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ABBEY D. STOREY

Career Objective
Obtain a full-time teaching position in the field of special education where I will aid students in reaching their highest potential and foster relationships with students, families and colleagues.

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois Bachelor of Science in Special Education-Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) GPA: Cumulative 3.90/ Major 4.00 DIS: Danish Institute for Study Abroad, Copenhagen, Denmark

August 2009-May 2013

May-June 2012

Certification

Illinois Special Teaching Certificate (K-12) Type 10 Initial American Heart Association CPR Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI)

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher, Urbana ASSIST transition program, Urbana, Illinois. January 2013-Current Teaching students with moderate to severe multiple disabilities Facilitating learning of functional life skills and vocational skills through community based instruction Fostering student independence, goal setting and longitudinal viewpoint Coordinating with and directed therapists, paraprofessionals and teaching assistants Generating social skills intervention for student self-monitoring Student Practicum Teacher, Louis P. Juniorklub, Copenhagen, Denmark. Taught students with high incidence disabilities ages 12-18 Interacted with students to develop leisure preferences and skills Immersed in differing cultural practices of education May-June 2012

Student Practicum Teacher, Edison Middle School, Champaign, Illinois. August 2012-December 2012 Taught students with high incidence disabilities including learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism and microsephaly. Co-taught Math and English Language Arts general education courses daily Instructed a daily math intervention course in a cross categorical classroom Designed and administered curriculum based assessments for Math courses Progress monitored students weekly in both Math and Reading Utilized Functional Behavior Assessment techniques to modify problematic student behavior Enabled students in the English Language Learner program in the general and special education classrooms Student Practicum Teacher, Carrie Busey Elementary School, Champaign, Illinois. January 2012-May 2012 Taught students with hearing impairments, learning disabilities and developmental disabilities in a pull out cross-categorical classroom. Provided push in aid in a 5th grade general education classroom Created lessons taught one on one in the subjects of math, reading and writing Developed a longitudinal curriculum for a student with severe multiple disabilities Assessed present level of student performance to develop academic goals in the area of literacy Evaluated students work through created Curriculum Based Measurements Student Practicum Teacher, Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School, Mahomet, Illinois. September 2011-December 2011 Taught students with high incidence learning disabilities in a reading boost classroom Facilitated a person-centered planning meeting Monitored, assessed and evaluated devised instructional programs Reviewed and critiqued a school wide disciplinary plan Progress monitored students weekly in reading fluency

Grant Experience
Service Learning Project, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois. March 2012-May 2012 Instructed a high school inclusion art course one day per week for eight weeks Coordinated with students to distribute created wind chimes throughout the community Researched service learning models and effective means to promote inclusion Chicago Public Schools Externship-ACCESS Grant, University of Illinois. January 2012, January 2013 Observed and interacted with students with severe multiple disabilities in Chicago Public School elementary, middle and high school settings Discussed role of paraprofessionals and culturally responsive teaching in diverse urban settings

Professional Experience
Program Assistant, Giant Steps Illinois, Lisle, Illinois. May 2011-August 2011, May 2012-August 2012 Obtained a paraprofessional license and taught in an Elementary school classroom for students with a primary diagnosis of autism. Taught group and one on one lessons in academics and functional life skills Accompanied students to therapies of speech, OT, PT, music, physical education and social work then assisted students therapists Supervised student field trips and community based instruction Adult Program Leader, Champaign Urbana Special Recreation Association, Champaign, Illinois. August 2011-May 2012 Lead adult leisure activity programs for individuals with varying disabilities in the community. Instructed cooking and baking through step by step picture and written directions Instructed swim lessons and swim team practices Fostered social relationships among participants

Volunteer Experience
College Buddy, Best Buddies, University of Illinois. September 2009-Current Maintain weekly contact with a 25 year old woman with Down Syndrome in the community Attend and plan activities twice a month for our participation Special Olympics Track, Champaign Urbana Special Recreation Association, Champaign, Illinois. Coached individuals with moderate disabilities in running and shot-put events Instructed participants on hydration and stretching technique Classroom Volunteer, Washington Early Childhood Center, Urbana, Illinois. Aided students 3-5 years with academic work January 2011-May 2011

February 2011-May 2011

Leadership Experience
Student Alumni Ambassadors Vice-President of Publicity, University of Illinois. Led a group of 140 student members Planned and executed all publicity for the Universitys Homecoming Worked directly with Alumni Association staff members Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority Vice President of Education, University of Illinois. Led a group of 120 women Created and maintained the calendar of events for the organization Booked events and educational speakers Worked directly with international headquarters staff December 2010-January 2012

November 2010-December 2011

Honors
College of Education Bachelors Outstanding Student Medal Award, University of Illinois. March 2013

Edmund J. James Scholar, University of Illinois. August 2009-May 2013 Requirements include maintaining a 3.5 GPA and completing an Honors Learning Project each semester. College of Education Deans List, University of Illinois. Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012 Requirements include being in the top 10% of the college.