Alison Scalfano

250 Gulfstream Court, Brunswick, Ohio 44212 (216) 255-0389, ascalfan@kent.edu

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a job working children with mild to moderate disabilities, preferably grades K-6.

EDUCATION
Kent State University – Honors College - Kent, Ohio May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Education GPA: 3.98
Major: Special Education, Mild to Moderate, Minor: Dance

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
Computer: Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Google Drive, Blogger
Certifications: CPR and First Aid certified in June 2017, Virtus-trained in Spring 2015

EXPERIENCE
Job Coach- Kent State Transition Collaborative | Kent, Ohio August 2017 - Present
 Taught one or two high school students with disabilities how to effectively work at a Kent State campus job
 Formed task analyses over the 5-week job placements to track students’ independence at job tasks
 Wrote detailed case notes on performance and sent to students’ teachers
 Implemented different visual aids to build independence for students
Summer Camp Counselor- Camp Cheerful | Strongsville, Ohio June 2017 - August 2017
 Acted as a co-counselor to five children ages 4-10 on the autism spectrum
 Planned activities with the lead teacher to help children reach IEP goals
 Created and used visual models and schedules to assist in teaching the children daily schedules and routines
 Facilitated cooking, crafting, and music activities with children
 Promoted healthy friendships among group members
Summer Camp Counselor- Saint Ambrose | Brunswick, Ohio Summer 2015 - 2016
 Acted as a counselor to students in kindergarten through eighth grade
 Planned activities to entertain the children such as crafts, outdoor games, and team building exercises
 Facilitated activities and promoted healthy friendships among students
Private Child Caregiver- Self-Employed | Medina, Ohio June 2016 – August 2016
 Provided daytime care and entertainment for three siblings ages 4-9
 Assisted with daily homework activities
Volunteer- Hattie Larlham | Kent, Ohio August 2016 - Present
 Volunteered monthly at a home for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities

INVOLVEMENT
Officer -Catholic Student Association | Kent, Ohio December 2017 – Present
 Attended weekly team meeting to discuss upcoming events and assess previous ones
 Created and led events for members to attend including bible study, social events, and service work
Performer-Kent State Performing Arts | Kent, Ohio September 2015 – Present
 Performed in one dance production each semester with 6-7 hours of rehearsal per week
 Volunteered at high school visit days to talk about experiences and answer questions from students
Retreat Leader- Teens Encountering Christ | Cleveland, Ohio February 2016 – Present
 Led retreat discussion among a table of young adults and presented personal talks about various faith related topics
 Attended reunions and recreational events in the community
Buddy- Capernaum Young Life | Kent, Ohio September 2015 – Present
 Acted as a buddy at faith based events for high school students with diverse levels and types of disabilities
 Entertained the students and helped them to feel comfortable and enjoy their time