Samuel Michael

sjmicha@ilstu.edu
(309)706-0220
Current Address:
114 W. Willow St
Normal, IL 61761

Permanent Address:
210 Spring Court
Roselle, IL 60172

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class/setting: i.e. To obtain a position as a Special Educator in a Primary Resource classroom or To obtain a
position as a Special Educator in the Decatur, Illinois area. Include extracurricular activities you are willing to
lead/coach/supervise.
Education

Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education, May 2017
Professional Educator License
Endorsement(s): Social Sciences

Teaching
Experience

Practicum Experience (2 days per week clinical experience):

Tri-Valley Elementary School, Downs, IL (1/08-5/08)
3rd Grade Resource, Diverse student population: rural, 7.2% low income, 5% minority
Collaborated with the Cooperating Teacher on create unit plans and behavior
management plans
Taught mathematics, reading, and language
Assisted with learning new behaviors and monitoring students during
Lunch/Recess

Relevant
Experiences

Fourth Grade Tutor (10/13-12/13)

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

Activities

Campus Dining Services

Was a student manager for 3 years
Assisted in customer service
Worked with a diverse faculty and staff
Built last relationships
Gave me experience in the professional world

Leadership
Honors
Awards

Senior Leadership- Adaptive Physical Education (8/11-5/12)

Worked to adapt sports for students in wheelchairs and with poor fine motor
skills
Taught and refined fine motor skills
Learned how to teach sports to students who were nonverbal

Samuel Michael
sjmicha@ilstu.edu
(309)706-0220