Experience

Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping, Inc.

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor/ Office Staff

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  Instruct resistance bands and kickboxing classes Encourage, motivate, and inspire participants to work their hardest while at the gym Assist participants with nutrition plans Instruct resistance bands and kickboxing classes Encourage, motivate, and inspire participants to work their hardest while at the gym Assist participants with nutrition plans



Illini Bluffs School District

• Glasford, IL

• District School Counselor

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2017

  • Provide academic, career, and social emotional counseling support services for students in grades K-12 • Coordinate state testing (including accommodations testing) for the district including; PARCC, ACT, DLM, and PSAT • Develop college and career guidance lessons to students in grades 9-12, and coordinate the annual College and Career fair conference in order for students to explore potential college and career options • Scheduling all high school students, perform credit checks, and coordinate schedule changes each semester • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, students, and parents in order to help facilitate educational, career, and counseling services • Provide support and assist with the facilitation and implementation of Response to Intervention, Individualized Education Plans, and 504 plans for high school students • Develop and maintain relationships with outside agencies such as Children’s Home, Sylvan Learning Center, College Admissions Counselors, IACAC, and ISAC in order to gain support and services for students and families • Assist students in organizing school functions as a Class Sponsor and Student Leadership Team Sponsor Show less



Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association

• Peoria, IL

• Summer Inclusion Specialist

  • May 2012 - Aug 2014

  • Consulted with camp directors and athletic coaches on creating a more inclusive environment for participants • Supervised inclusion aides working with children with special needs including monitoring their progress and observing interactions between aides and children to provide feedback on best meeting the participants’ needs • Developed and carried out behavior plans for participants in order for them to more fully partake in activities • Consulted with camp directors and athletic coaches on creating a more inclusive environment for participants • Supervised inclusion aides working with children with special needs including monitoring their progress and observing interactions between aides and children to provide feedback on best meeting the participants’ needs • Developed and carried out behavior plans for participants in order for them to more fully partake in activities



Brimfield High School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Counseling Intern

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  ● Counseled students struggling academically and socially ● Facilitated small group counseling to provide a support system for students at risk, and teach valuable social and emotional skills necessary for success in school ● Designed classroom guidance lessons on career development (job searches, college searches, creating resumes, exploring careers using Career Cruising and O’Net) ● Collaborated and consulted with teachers to conduct classroom guidance and help facilitated student growth in individual and group counseling ● Administered NWEA testing and worked with the RTI team to collect data and information on tier two students Show less



Bradley University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - May 2014

  ● Observed teacher candidates at Glen Oak Grade School (Peoria, IL) and produced a professional development experience for teacher candidates to promote self-awareness ● Assisted in organizing departmental events ● Graded tests, tracked attendance, averaged and posted grades online, and sent out class announcements ● Edited and updated literature reviews and articles for publication on a variety of topics (I.e. collaboration, autism) ● Observed teacher candidates at Glen Oak Grade School (Peoria, IL) and produced a professional development experience for teacher candidates to promote self-awareness ● Assisted in organizing departmental events ● Graded tests, tracked attendance, averaged and posted grades online, and sent out class announcements ● Edited and updated literature reviews and articles for publication on a variety of topics (I.e. collaboration, autism)



Peoria Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Substitute Teacher • Implemented teacher instructions for classes covered during the school day Long Term (1 month) Substitute Teacher at Manual High School (Inclusion Classroom) • Taught freshman Algebra • Collaborated with classroom teacher on lesson delivery and group work Substitute Teacher • Implemented teacher instructions for classes covered during the school day Long Term (1 month) Substitute Teacher at Manual High School (Inclusion Classroom) • Taught freshman Algebra • Collaborated with classroom teacher on lesson delivery and group work



Sylvan Learning

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Reading Instructor

  • Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Presented scripted instruction lessons to students in grades 6 through 8 at Lincoln Middle School (District 150) • Organized pre and post-testing for students, and corresponded with parents about students’ progress • Presented scripted instruction lessons to students in grades 6 through 8 at Lincoln Middle School (District 150) • Organized pre and post-testing for students, and corresponded with parents about students’ progress



University of Illinois Springfield

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Assistant

  • Jan 2009 - May 2011

  • Mediated conflicts among residents for conflict resolution and positive relationships• Planned and hosted educational and social programs for residents to build community and encourage education outside of classroom. Programs covered alcohol safety, multicultural issues, sex education, sexual orientation, etc.• Proposed and co-led “Tunnel of Oppression” program, the largest diversity initiative attempted for residentso Organized debriefing by the Human Development Counseling Programo Worked in collaboration with the Diversity Center, Student Life, and Academic Affairs Show less

• Global Intern (Colibri)

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Tutored and mentored underprivileged children for Colibri, a Non-Governmental Organization• Participated in 32 hours of interactive Spanish immersion courses • Prepared interdisciplinary presentations for the campus community