COURTNEY RAIA
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Education University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Special Education 3.68 GPA St. Charles North High School, St. Charles, Illinois 60175 5.0 GPA Certification Learning-Behavior Specialist 1 Certification (Expected) Student Teaching Experience Edison Middle School, Champaign, Illinois August 2009-Present
September 2005-June 2009
May 2013
January-May 2013
Early Field Experience Garden Hills Elementary School, Champaign, Illinois September-December 2012 Instituted a work skills program for a cross-categorical class of K-2 students with moderate to severe disabilities. Adapted K-PALS curriculum for an RTI tier-two group of kindergarteners. Developed and implemented the use of multiple TEACCH tasks through one-on-one instruction. Conducted a functional behavior assessment and designed an intervention plan for a student with challenging behaviors Implemented an instructional program on tooth brushing. Champaign Central High School, Champaign, Illinois Developed and co-taught a self-determination lesson for a self-contained class of students with learning disabilities. Implemented a successful instruction program on computing fractions for a student with a learning disability in the tenth grade. Developed a longitudinal functional life skills curriculum for students with severe disabilities. Urbana Middle School, Urbana, Illinois Instructed a self-contained class of seventh graders with behavior disorders using the LANGUAGE! curriculum. Assisted students with various tasks and assignments in a resource period. Reviewed and critiqued district disciplinary plan. Monitored, assessed, and evaluated instructional program on complete sentence writing. January-May 2012
October-December 2012
Work Experience La Petite Academy, Lead Teacher Facilitated a summer learning program for school-aged students in a daycare facility. Stimulated learning through exploration by following and adapting a unit-based summer curriculum.
April 2012-Present
Head Day Camp Counselor, Fox Valley Special Recreation Association Took on a leadership role through directing assistant counselors and children of a wide range of ages and disabilities and behavior disorders. Created lesson plans and led small and large group activities. Assistant Day Camp Counselor, Fox Valley Special Recreation Association Assisted head counselors in leading small group activities for children with a wide range of disabilities and behavior disorders Worked one on one with campers of many ages and disabilities Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist Instructed a preschool child with autism on many basic cognitive skills through the use of discrete trials. Evaluated and recorded improvements in his weekly work. Related Experience Washington Early Childhood Volunteer Assisted teachers in classroom with large and small group activities Facilitated a project encouraging students to be respectful and independent in order to prepare them for kindergarten
2009- 2011
2006- 2008
2005-2006
2011
References Brandon Loggins, University of Illinois Graduate Counselor 130 Student Services Building Email: bloggins@[Link] Sandy Blondin, Camp Coordinator, Fox Valley Special Recreation Association 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60506 Email: sandyb@[Link]
