5138 W.

Altgeld, Unit 2
Chicago, Il 60639
(847) 899-8650
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Kirsten Pasia
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OBJECTIVE

To cultivate literate consumers of the arts in a safe and inclusive learning environment.

EDUCATION
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY, Normal, IL
August 2009-December 2013

Bachelor of Music Education, Major GPA 3.49/4.0

NILES NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, Skokie, IL

August 2005-May 2009
LICENSURE

Illinois State Certification Type 10 Initial (K-12) Specialized in Choral/General/Vocal Music

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
HOWE SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE, Chicago, IL
K-8 General Music Teacher, August 2014-June 2016
Prepare and implement engaging, standards-aligned lessons
Utilize AUSL Signature Strategies for Teaching during lessons to impact student growth and behavior
Keep organized records of student attendance, grades, behavior, fundraising, etc.
Build relationships with students, families, and the community
Recipient of a Chicago Foundation for Education Small Grant and Donors Choose Grant
Directed a bucket drum ensemble which performed at school and network-wide events

LEYDEN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 212, Franklin Park and Northlake, IL

Student Teacher, August 2013-October 2013
Taught all curricular classes, aided with extra-curricular Show Choir and Chamber Singers rehearsals, assisted in organizing spring Disneyland Trip, supervised overnight Chamber Singers retreat, conducted on Fall Concert

ALESSANDRO VOLTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Chicago, IL

Student Teacher, October 2013-December 2013
Taught all curricular classes, developed rhythmic reading skills in 2nd and 3rd grades, taught ukulele to 6th and 7th
grades, implemented several classroom management techniques based on PBIS

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE

AUTISM HOME SUPPORT SERVICES, Northbrook, IL
Care Team Member, Registered Behavior Therapist Certification Pending, January 2016-Present
Provide one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to a 3 year old client with autism
Complete 40+ Hours of ABA training and BCBA supervision

MAINE-NILES ASSOCIATION of SPECIAL RECREATION, Morton Grove, IL

Summer Camp 1-on-1 Inclusion Aide, Summer 2015
Paired with a 3 year old camper with special needs for 8 weeks
Supervised my participant while assisting regular camp staff with other campers
Day Care 1-on-1 Inclusion Aide, Summer 2015
Paired with a 4 year old nonverbal student with Autism for 1 week
Fall Season Program Staff, Fall 2015
Participated in a number of programs which served participants with many different needs, spanning from ages 3 to 50

OTHER TRAINING

iO Theatre Comedic Improv Program Levels 1-5b, March 2015-June 2016

References available upon request