Rachel Smith

rsmith4@ilstu.edu
708-280-9745

Current Address: Permanent Address:

214 W. Willow Apt. 7 8001 Block Court
Normal, IL 61761 Tinley Park, IL 60487

Education Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education, May 2018
Professional Educator License
Endorsements: Learning Behavior Specialist 1 Pre-K-Age 21
English as a Second Language Letter of Approval

Teaching Practicum Experience (2 days a week clinical experience):

Experience Bloomington Junior High School, District 87, Bloomington, IL (1/17-Present)
7th Grade Resource Room, Diverse student population: urban, 56% low income, 51%
minority
Collaborated with cooperating teacher to design and implement instructional
lessons and supports.
Created and taught small group adapted math lessons.
Adapted general curriculum materials.
Collected data to track student progress.

Relevant Second Grade Tutor (10/16-12/16)

Experiences Oakland Elementary School, District 87, Bloomington, IL
Assessed student to determine instructional reading level
Created and taught individual literacy lessons
Collected data to track student progress

Recreation Leader and Supervisor for Summer Day Camp

South Suburban Special Recreation Association, Tinley Park, IL (5/15-Present)
Promoted from Recreation Leader to Supervisor position in 2016.
Assisted children with disabilities, ages of 2-21 during recreational activities.
Created and prepared activities based on each childs level and needs.
Assisted with personal hygiene skills such as toileting, dressing, and eating.

Activities Epsilon Sigma Alpha-Service Sorority (9/16-present)

Best Buddies (8/14-5/16)

Kappa Delta Epsilon- Educational Honor Fraternity (1/16-present)

Honors Deans List, Illinois State University (Fall 2016)

Special Skills Speak Spanish [basic: reading, writing, speaking]

CPR/First Aid Certified
Rachel Smith
rsmith4@ilstu.edu
708-280-9745