MADELINE R.

COLLINS
EDUCATION University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Bachelor of Science in Special Education GPA: 3.43/4.0 WORK Golden Apple June 2012 Present Participated in Summer Institutes at DePaul University taught by Golden Apple Award winning teachers Hernandez Middle June 2012-July 2012 o Assisted in a 6th grade classroom at a low income school o I did everything from providing one on one assistance to leading lessons Hyde Park Day School June 2013-July 2013 o It is a school for children with learning disabilities o Worked with children in small groups in math and reading Misericordia July 2014-August 2014 o I will be working here this upcoming summer o It is a home to over 600 children and adults with developmental disabilities Homecare provider November 2012- June 2013 Assist a women with muscular dystrophy with household chores. Babysitting August 2013- Present I babysit two siblings who have Autism Respite Care February 2014-Present Providing short term care for an adult with Autism Tutor March 2014-Present I tutor a children with multiple learning disabilities and PDD This is an alternate learning environment for him instead of going to school in the morning ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS University of Illinois Womens Club Fastpitch Participate on competitive softball team Practice three times a week and play games almost every weekend August 2012-May 2013 Expected Graduation Date: May 2016

Golden Apple Illini August 2012-Present Treasurer ! Collaborate with other Golden Apple Scholars through various activities and monthly meetings! LEADERSHIP ! Alpha Xi Delta Spirit Chair January 2013-December 2013 Organize activities to lift the sorority sisters spirits and distribute weekly awards such as Supportive Sister Award Philanthropy Chair January 2014-Present Organize events to raise money for our philanthropy Autism Speaks I organize four major events o A dinner and a 5k in the fall o A flag football tournament and BBQ in the spring

VOLUNTEER EXPIERENCES Champaign Central High School Assisted in a self contained English classroom Lead activities while incorporating technology and provided one on one assistance Crisis Nursery It is a child abuse prevention center! I do activities with children and helped them with bedtime routines ! August 2012-December 2012 February 2014-Present!