Current Address: 508 E.

John Street Champaign, IL 61820 Education Certification

Jami Shlensky
Email: [email protected] Phone: (847) 224-6405 Permanent Address: 1615 Tall Tree Lane Deerfield, IL 60015
Present Expected May 2014

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Bachelor of Science: Special Education, Learning and Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) Illinois Special Teaching Certification (K-21), Type 10 Initial

Field Work

Practicum Student, Jefferson Middle School, Champaign, IL August-December 2013 Cross-Categorical self-contained classroom, seventh grade Administered and oversaw curriculum based measurement using AIMSweb progress monitoring Conducted a functional behavior assessment and developed a behavior intervention plan to replace problem behavior Planned and implemented programs written to teach mathematics and English language arts Implemented Class Dojo and other classroom management programs in order to mitigate behavior issues Practicum Student, Central High School, Champaign, IL January-May 2013 Co-Taught Geometry, Co-Taught English, and resource classroom, tenth and eleventh grades Created a longitudinal curriculum program for a student with severe disabilities, analyzing domestic, leisurerecreational, and community domains Collaborated with general education teachers in order to deliver instruction and services to a diverse group of learners Developed and facilitated plans for classroom management strategies Investigated and presented on the benefits and challenges of using iPad for various classroom goals Practicum Student, Unity West Elementary School, Tolono, IL September-December 2012 Reading resource classroom, first and third grades Integrated the iPad within the classroom to engage students in a reading fluency program Instructed students in various reading programs within a Response to Intervention (RTI) framework Developed and carried out programs on reading and writing skills Surveyed and collected observational data on the schools climate and developed a report recognizing the strengths and ranking possible improvements

Work Experience

Paraeducator, Northern Suburban Special Education District (NSSED)/Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA), Deerfield, IL June 2011-August 2012 Assisted teacher in all classroom management aspects- lesson planning, behavior management, and instruction Facilitated outdoor recreation activities for high school students with severe disabilities We Are Lions, Director of Development, Champaign, IL October 2012-Present Developed and shaped organization that targets spreading awareness and sharing the talents of individuals with disabilities Executed sales of products, connections with local organizations, and workshops with individuals in order to promote inclusion, acceptance, and recognition of artists with disabilities Tutor, Champaign, IL Guided a high school student in his academic and executive functioning Enabled student to navigate high school with independence September 2011-Presenent

Inclusion Companion, Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA), Northbrook, IL June-August 2010 Supported a nine-year old with disabilities in her summer camp experiences Adapted activities, instruction, and programs to fit the needs of camper Supervised the inclusion of camper with disabilities while assisting with an entire group of fifteen children

Activities & Leadership

President, Best Buddies International-University of Illinois Chapter, Champaign, IL August 2010-Present Acted as liaison between international organization and local chapter Coordinated events, activities, and functioning of an organization of over 250 college students and individuals with disabilities in the community, matched and oversaw over 100 matches between college students and individuals with disabilities Evaluated and established a program structure that holds college members accountable Maintained a one-on-one friendship with an individual with disabilities New Member Educator, Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority, Champaign, IL August 2010-Present Designed a new member program to educate and create opportunities for involvement of new members Managed a $12, 500 budget Oversaw the initiation of new members into a national organization by communicating with the national organization and promoting the same values and expectations at the local level James Scholar, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Honors Program, Champaign, IL January 2011-Present Investigated and reflected upon cultural differences and their impact on special education Researched school wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) plans in comparison with state goals and standards Collected and evaluated special education domains, in an independent study, including recreation, leisure, education, legislation, and post-educational supports Member, Epsilon Delta Professional Teaching Fraternity, Champaign, IL August 2010-Presenent Examined and analyzed current issues within the teaching fields in order to better prepare for a career in education Member, Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society, Champaign, IL September 2011-Present Maintained academic and leadership standards to remain a member of honors organization Member, Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, Champaign, IL February 2011-Present Maintained academic and leadership standards to remain a member of honors organization Program Assistant, Champaign Public Schools Young Adult Program, Champaign, IL Assisted in Friday lunch program for young adults with disabilities Educated students on life skills in the natural setting of restaurants Program Assistant, Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation (CUSR), Champaign, IL Educated adults with disabilities in cooking skills within a cooking program Guided students in educational and recreational activities in an after school program Classroom Assistant, Robeson Elementary School, Champaign, IL Assisted in 5th grade classroom with a diverse group of students Assessed and educated students in elementary language arts skills February-April 2012

February-April 2012

September 2011-May 2012

Gym Leader, Deerfield High School, Deerfield, IL August 2009-May 2010 Worked as a one-on-one aide to a peer with disabilities during physical education Adapted lessons and activities to fit the needs of a student with disabilities Identified ways to accelerate the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education settings Volunteer, Center For Enriched Living, Deerfield, IL October 2007-June 2009 Volunteered with the Special Olympics by coaching, assisting with skill acquisition, and teamwork Acted as a program assistant working with children and adults with disabilities on project, activities, games, sports, and life skills

Special Skills

Language English, Native Sign Language, Conversational Spanish, Conversational, Functional Certifications First Aid and CPR Lifeguard Technology Proficient with iPad, Macintosh, SMART Boards, and Microsoft operations and functioning