Current Address: Permanent Address: 904 South Lincoln, Avenue facer2@illinois.

edu 1397 East Evergreen Drive Unit #1 Urbana, Illinois 61801 (847) 636-9998 Palatine, Illinois 60074 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ OBJECTIVE With a strong passion for working in the field of special education, I am interested in an opportunity to gain further experience in working with children. I am a responsible, hard-working young woman with a passion for becoming a special education teacher. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Bachelor of Science: College of Education John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights, IL Graduation Date: May 2016 Cumulative GPA: 3.86/4.00 June 2012 Cumulative GPA: 4.8/5.00

Kelly J. Facer

EDUCATION

National Honor Society: May 2011, May 2012 Four-Consecutive Semester Merit Award: January 2011, January 2012 Foreign Language Honors Society: May 2010 EXPERIENCE Best Buddies Champaign, IL September 2012- Present Volunteer Buddy Arlington Heights, IL August 2011-June 2012 Provided one on one friendship to a child and adult with intellectual and physical disabilities Participated in many group activities Franklin Middle School Champaign, IL VIS-A-VI Volunteer/ Teacher Aide November 2012-Janurary 2013 Led and assisted middle school children in their Math and English pull out classrooms John Hersey High School Arlington Heights, IL Teachers Aide August 2011-Janurary 2013 Led classroom discussion related to literacy, mathematics, and career life skills in a high school special education class and a summer school class while supervising recreation activity Northwest Special Recreation Association Palatine, IL Camp Counselor August 2012 Prepared and adapted games and activities to accommodate students individual needs and increase success in camp setting Glenview Park District Glenview, IL Camp Counselor June 2012 -July 2012 Responsible for a group of nine, 5 and 6 year olds at the pool, on field trips and during summer day camp activities Little Learners Educational Center Palatine, IL Student Teacher August 2011- April 2012 Assisted teachers with lessons and supervision in multiple classrooms of 6 months-5 year old children Cleaned/sanitized equipment/rooms nightly John Hersey High School Arlington Heights, IL Student Teacher June 2011 Assisted students in summer reading and English course in a transition program for incoming freshmen Requested by Hersey English teacher to work at this program LEADERSHIP/ COMMUNITY SERVICE Funner Olympics (Lead Coordinator) Arlington Heights, IL Organized an event that incorporated 6 different special education May 2012 programs and schools to participate in a days event of carnival games, activities and lunch Special Olympics Prospect Heights, IL Provided one on one assistance to high school May 2009, May 2010, May 2012 students during their track meet Indian Grove Fun Fair (Lead Coordinator) Mount Prospect, IL Arranged students to help work an elementary schools fair March 2012 Provided assistance on the days event to the supervisor while coordinating staff Kiwansis Peanut Fundraiser (Lead Coordinator) Arlington Heights, IL Organized students to fundraise at 6 store locations September 2011, September 2012 Raised $6,100 which was the most money in the last 5 years REFERENCES Available upon request