Amy Wallace

aewallc2@illinois.edu 630.723.7742
1810 Golden Pond Lane Wheaton, IL 60189

Education
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Champaign, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Special Education Expected Graduation:
Learning and Behavior Specialist-1 May 2014

Illinois State University Normal, Illinois
Special Education Learning and Behavioral Specialist-1 Major August 2010- May 2011

Licensure
Learning and Behavioral Specialist1 Type 10 Initial Pending upon Graduation
Highly Qualified in Language Arts

Student Teaching
Urbana School District 116 Urbana, Illinois
Urbana High School January May 2014
All Levels Instructional, Co-Taught and Cross Categorical Geometry
Conducted a Behavior Rating Profile to create an Individualized Education Plan for a student
Utilized Positive Behavior Supports to increase student participation and work completion
Modified and originated a curriculum for Cross-Categorical Geometry

Field Experience
Phase 3 Monticello Community Unit School District 25 Monticello, Illinois
Washington Elementary School August- December 2013
4
th
Grade Resource Math and Study Skills
Initiated a behavior plan using applied behavior analysis methods to minimize self-harmful behavior
Individualized math fact instruction to allow for growth of one academic year in a four month span
Designed an interactive unit of study to supplement classroom lessons on United States Geography

Phase 2 Mahomet Seymour Community Unit School District 3 Mahomet, Illinois
Mahomet Seymour Junior High School January- May 2013
8
th
Grade Supportive Language Arts and Study Hall
Developed and managed a classroom management system to decrease off-task behavior
Conducted a longitudinal curriculum assessment to aide in planning for a students future schooling

Phase 1 Champaign Unit 4 Champaign, Illinois
Robeson Elementary School October- December 2012
1
st
and 2
nd
Grade Reading Interventionist
Critiqued scripted curriculums to find ones that best matched student needs
Created a successful behavior management program for a student to self monitor behavior
Assessed the effectiveness of different Positive Behavioral Support Systems being used

Related Work Experience
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Elmhurst, Illinois
Hawthorne Elementary School June- July 2013
Teachers Aide Extended School Year 4th/5
th
Grade
Supported a students verbal growth through promoting the use of a Speech Generating Device
Assisted students in building independence in writing and math
Universally designed class activities to best include all students

Western DuPage Special Recreation Association Wheaton, Illinois
Part-Time Staff Summer School Splash 1:1 Counselor June- July 2013
Assisted with feeding, changing, and toileting
Enforced pool rules as well as associated social skills
Created and enacted a plan to support a camper who is non-verbal in developing positive communication

Community Unit School District 200 Wheaton, Illinois
Bower Elementary School June- July 2011
Teachers Aide Summer School 1
st
3
rd
Grade
Lead math and reading groups for students at lower levels of comprehension
Encouraged students progression towards school year IEP goals

Related Volunteer Experience
Wheaton Junior Womens Club Wheaton, Illinois
Buddy Baseball Buddy/Coach Summer 2005-2012
Promoted friendships between with individuals with disabilities and buddies
Furthered participants understandings of the basics of baseball

Champaign Unit 4 Champaign, Illinois
The Young Adult Program January- May 2010
Volunteer
Assisted in structuring and running all female group discussions
Accompanied students on outings to experience natural environments

Illinois State University Laboratory School Normal, Illinois
Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School August 2010- May 2011
Classroom Volunteer Pre-K/Kindergarten Physical Education
Created social stories for students with hearing impairments to understand
game rules
Guided a student with low vision through physical education activities
Classroom Volunteer 1
st
Grade Language Arts and Writing August- December 2010
Directed imaginative brainstorming activities
Assisted in the formation of leveled literacy groups
Supervised the organization and execution of the Big 5
McLean County Autism Society Normal, Illinois
Flag Football Coach September-November 2010
Planned enforce football basics while being considerate of participants needs
Designed fun and interactive practices to hold the attention of participants

Related Skills and Leadership Experience
Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity Epsilon Zeta Chapter
Regional Delegate Member since Fall 2011
Organized a regional conference attended by over 90 collegiate and
professional members from other Universities
Created a successful pen-pal system with over 100 participants
Technology And Curriculum Familiarity
Go Math!
Leveled Literacy Intervention
Read Naturally
Barton Reading & Spelling
System
Multiplication Tales
Drops In The Bucket



References
Rachel Wheeler
Visiting Lector and Supervisor
1310 S. 6th St.
Champaign, IL 61820
rwheele@illinois.edu
(217)-333-0260

Breanna Morton
Cooperating Teacher and Supervisor
1002 S Race St
Urbana, IL 61801
bmorton@usd116.org


Julie Shaffer
Cooperating Teacher and Supervisor
3 Sage Drive
Monticello, IL 61856
shaju@sages.us
(913)-680-5159

Buffie Burket
Teachers Aid and Supervisor
3 Sage Drive
Monticello, IL 61856
burbu@sages.us
(217)-898-9031

Nancy Rosenbury
Principal
3 Sage Drive
Monticello, IL 61856
rosna@sages.us
(217)-762-8511 ex. 1239