Assistant Special Education

BrettM. Batten

Employment Objective

To acquire a position as an elementaryeducation teacher.

Educational Background

University ofIllinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, to be conferred, May 1997

State of Illinois Type 3 Certification, PendingGraduation

Field Experience

Fourth Grade Student Teacher,, Urbana, IllinoisDeveloped and implemented integrated units covering mountains, electricityand magnetism, and geometryLed Morning Discussion focusing on racial and emotional issues

Second Grade Assistant Teacher,, Urbana, IllinoisCreated and taught eight week unit: "BackpackingThrough Europe"Participated in parent teacher conferencesOrganized and led upper level reading group

Third/Fourth Grade Assistant Teacher,,Champaign,IllinoisDesigned and facilitated integrated unit on the circusParticipated in beginning of the year preparation and planningLed small group math and reading instruction

Additional Educational Experiences

Special Education SeminarCollaborated with special education preserviceteachersDiscussed various inclusion techniques

Seminar PresentationDeveloped presentation about incorporating technologyinto the classroomFacilitated discussion with visiting participants

Experience Related to Objective

Camp Counselor,, Champaign, IllinoisResponsible for the daily activities for 25 upperelementary aged childrenPlanned and implemented arts and crafts and sportingeventsDeveloped and participated in various communityservice involvementCoordinated activites with another camp site

Kaleidoscope Kids After School Program Leader,,Champaign, IllinoisFounded and coordinated Cheerleading ProgramResponsible for the daily activities for 30 upper elementary agedchildrenDeveloped various activites incorporating arts and crafts, sports,and gamesParticipated in community outreach programs

Volunteer Illini Projects Classroom Aide,, Urbana, IllinoisParticipated in management of center based Kindergarten classroomCollaborated with classroom teacher regarding curriculum

Adopt-A-School Tutor,,Urbana, IllinoisResponsible for individualized instructionOrganized activities to help build self-esteem

B.E.S.T. Program Leader,, Urbana, IllinoisTutored elementary aged children in a variety of subject areasDeveloped and implemented group activities

Organizational Involvement

Gamma Phi Beta Sorority

Vice President MembershipCoordinated activities and performances for Formal Panhellenic SororityRushOrganized events involving 150 members and 2000 participating rushees

New Member EducatorPlanned and implemented historical education for 60 new membersResponsible for all activities involving the development and initiationof potential members

Panhellenic Council Senior Outreach Committee MemberMotivated incoming University of Illinois Freshmen to participate inFormal Panhellenic RushPlanned and organized presentations for 200 students in the Chicagolandarea high schools

Special Interests

Extremely interested in coaching opportunities

Contact Information

abqnwz@r.postjobfree.com

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