Adonis Billy Pace University School of Education

**** *** ******, ***. #** 1 Pace Plaza

New York, NY 10039 New York, NY 10038

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Objective: To obtain more experience working in the field of education or with individuals with disabilities. Education

Currently Attending Pace University School of Education M.Ed. / NYC, New York M.Ed. in Special Education

Expected graduation in spring 2018

CUNY Hostos / Bronx, New York

Associates degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Spring 2013

Beloit College/Beloit, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Arts in History

Spring 2016

Training and Certifications

Trauma Crisis Intervention Strategies – Certified (2016) Autism – Trained (2016)

DASA – Certified (2016)

Transitional B NYS Certification in progress

NYC Teaching Fellows Pre Service Training

School Violence Prevention and Interference – Certified (2016 Training in Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (Mandated Reporter) Certified Experience

Special Education Classroom Teacher, P811x Academy for Living and Career Skills, Bronx, NY 09/16 – Current Lead a self-contained 6:1:1 classroom for students with autism Assess student levels of performance in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Communication Development, and Social Emotional Behavioral Development

Lead legally binding Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting with student, parent, support services, and district representatives in order to isolate target goals based on assessment results, observation, and parent input Plan, practice, and execute lesson plans based on student (IEP) goals and mandates Teach life and transitional skills such as traveling, hygiene, shopping, and self-advocacy Data collection

Residential Advisor, Beloit College, Beloit, WI 08/14- 05/2016 Plan, organize, and oversee the activities that take place on my floor Plan and organize community initiatives bringing citizens of the City of Beloit together with students from the College Act as mediator, mentor, or authority figure for the residents on my floor and the ones that come to my floor Maintain record of my residents emotional, academic, and social achievements and missteps in order to assist with their success at Beloit College

Maintain a good relationship with the faculty at the school so that I can act as a bridge between students and faculty in order ensure that all needs are met in the campus community

Summer Conference Assistant, Residential Life at Beloit College Camp Counselor and Coach, ESF Summer Camps (Riverdale Location) Summer 2015 Plan, organize, and oversee morning activities for my team (Georgetown Hoyas) in the morning hours Display leadership and sportsmanship while teaching 2nd and 3rd graders new athletic skills, games, and rules Responsible for the health, wellbeing, and happiness of over 35 children in my group over the course of the eight week program Responsible for progress reports home regarding progress in athletic endeavors as well as academic accomplishments for those that I tutored personally

Private baseball, soccer, and mentoring sessions with children whose parents requested one on one session with their child and me A positive and encouraging attitude every day in order to promote competitiveness, teamwork, and a desire to learn Summer Conference Assistant, Residential Life at Beloit College Summer 2014 Manual labor, furniture removal and replacement, mass campus cleaning and organizing projects Work independently or with a small team to make beds and prepare rooms for large amounts of people that rent the dorms over the summer for events and camps

Lived in close quarters with the people that I worked with Set up rooms and theaters for the visiting camps and ongoing events that took place over the summer Work as a team to prepare every room for student move-in days Youth Baseball Coach, Harlem Little League, New York, NY 04/05-08/13, 2015 Plan, organize and conduct practice sessions

Instruct groups of children in sports rules and games Teach body movement techniques and safe landing strategies to achieve desired results Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes Programs and Affiliations

Teaching Fellow, New York City Teaching Fellows (Summer Cohort 2016) 06/16 – Current Active Cohort #27 Member

Successfully completed Pre-Service Teacher Training for Special Education District 75 NYC AmeriCorps Active Member, NYC, NY 09/16 – Current

First year teachers service learning program

Community Service

Relevant Coursework

Spring 2013: EDUC 2303 Foundations of Education

Spring 2014: EDYS 102 01 Alternative Education Perspective (Middle School Student Teaching and Observation) EDYS 276 02 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Fall 2014: EDYS 151 01 Learning, Motivation, and Child Development EDYS 267 01 Curricula and Theory Adolescents and Schools (High School Student Teaching) Spring 2015: EDYS 277 01 Pedagogies and Methods Adolescents and Schools EDYS 282 01 Encountering Society/Historic Worlds

Fall 2015: Investigating Success/Minority Serving Institutions Summer 2016: TCH 211D-40596.201640 DASA Workshop 2016 ED 640-40698.201640 Secondary Methods: Learn to Teach Fall 2016: ED 684-70783.201670 Classroom Management in Inclusive Settings Skills

Skilled at internet research and navigation

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Word Perfect and PowerPoint Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent at teaching skills to others

Excellent people and Coping skills

Excellent problem solving ability

Data collection

Relatability

Constant Energy

References available upon request

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