Jenna

H. Aronson

Required Experience Related To Career Objective

University of Illinois, Special Education, G.P.A.: 4.0/4.0,

August 2012-May 2016

Best Buddies, University of Illinois

Fall 2012-Present
Co-President
Increased campus-wide disability awareness through national End the R-Word Week campaign
Plan all club events, establish new initiatives, and help lead the Best Buddies organization on a daily basis
Enjoy weekly interactions with one-to-one buddy Ray which has developed into a special lifelong friendship
Liaison between 150 members and the university to maintain active Registered Student Organization status

Carrie Busey Elementary School, Savoy, Illinois

Fall 2012-Spring 2013
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4 Grade Special Education Classroom Volunteer (Teacher Ms. Grace Stinebring)
Solely led reading intervention group lessons for students with learning disabilities
Collaborated with Ms. Grace Stinebring to form individual academic goals for the students
Adapted grade-level math lessons to teach similar concepts for students with special needs

Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation, Champaign, Illinois

Spring 2014-Present
Volunteer
Assist students with a wide range of disabilities at the After School Program with their homework
Create games, crafts, and motor activities to help improve students social skills and independence
Train weekly one-on-one with an athlete in preparation for the Special Olympics track meets

Epsilon Delta Professional Teaching Organization, University of Illinois

Fall 2012-Present
Member
Attended professional guest speakers and participated in education related fundraising and philanthropy events
Built a resource base of driven professionals in education

Student Education Association, University of Illinois

Fall 2012-Present
Member
Active in weekly meetings and events incorporating teacher quality, political action, and community outreach

Warrior Buddies, Deerfield High School

Fall 2008-Spring 2012
President, 2010-2012; Member, 2008-2012
As President, provided leadership and vision while increasing membership from 75 to 200 students and buddies
Brought national End the R-Word Week campaign to Deerfield High School
Established 1st Annual Valentines Day Dance with over 250 attendees from neighboring schools
Interacted with all of the buddies and served as one-on-one buddy to a student with disabilities

Senior Teacher ELS (Education and Life Skills), Deerfield High School

Fall 2011-Spring 2012
Worked one-on-one with one of the eight ELS students for one hour each school day
Assisted the students with their educational and social skills
Developed academic lessons focusing on sight words, simple math, and daily life skills
Attended weekly meetings with Mrs. Stacy Wood, Head ELS Teacher, to learn about the Special Education field
and became familiar with Individual Education Plans, crunching data, and other assessments

Physical Education Leader ELS (Education and Life Skills), Deerfield High School
Fall 2011-Spring 2012
Adapted all sports and P.E. activities for my student Ashley to fully participate in her freshman P.E. class
Built a relationship with Ashley that allowed her to have confidence and poise around her peers

Center for Enriched Living, Riverwoods, IL

Fall 2008-Spring 2012
Volunteer
Served as the Director of the CEL production, "Doc, Doc, Goose"
Fostered community for the teen and adult members through community trips, social events, and classes

Camp Marimeta, Eagle River, WI

Summer 2011, 2012
Overnight Camp Counselor
Head counselor for ten-year-old girls of all abilities, teaching self-esteem, friendship, and independence

Special Olympics, Deerfield High School

Fall 2008-Spring 2012
Volunteer
Paired one-on-one with multiple athletes to guide them through the judged events

Friendship Circle, Deerfield, IL

Fall 2008-Spring 2009
Volunteer
Interacted weekly with buddy Jordan through non-verbal expressions while forming a unique bond of friendship

Special Skills

Conversational in American Sign Language; Conversational in Spanish; CPR and Lifeguard Certified

Activities

Sigma Delta Tau Sorority

Fall 2012-Present
Active Member
Participated in philanthropic events, raising money for Prevent Child Abuse America

Student Council, Deerfield High School

Fall 2008-Spring 2012
Executive Board Member
Planned and headed Operation H.O.M.E. (Helping Other Means Everything), a non-profit service day
Raised over $100,000 for annual charity drive with Student Council and the community

JV and Varsity Badminton Team, Deerfield High School

Spring 2008-Spring 2012
Captain 2012; Doubles Sectional and State Participant 2012; Singles Sectional Participant 2011
Led the Varsity team to the Illinois State Tournament while supporting each teammate and coach

JV Tennis Team, Deerfield High School

Fall 2008-Fall 2011
Captain 2009, 2010; Doubles Conference Champions 2010
Elected to lead the team by example as well as organize team dinners and activities

Chorale, Deerfield High School

Fall 2008-Spring 2012
Vice President 2012; Member 2008-2012
Communicated with the director, accompanist, and members daily and performed in six concerts annually

Choraliers, Deerfield High School

Fall 2009-Spring 2011
Member
Learned, memorized, and performed a capella music to nursing homes, schools, and restaurants
Brought joy and spirit throughout the community through our holiday performances

Honors and Awards

Chancellors Scholar, 2012-Present

James Scholar, 2012-Present

ISAC Tuition Waiver Recipient, 2012-Present

Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society, 2012-Present

Deerfield High School Valedictorian, 2012

James Newton Matthews Scholar, 2012-Present

Northern Suburban Special Education District Award, 2011

Illinois State Scholar, 2011

Deerfield High School Honors Society, 2011

Spanish Honors Society, 2010-2011

Central Suburban League Leadership Award, 2010

Central Suburban League Sportsmanship Award, 2011

Legion of Friendship Award for Friendship Circle of Illinois, 2009

References

Susan Dramin-Weiss


Professor of American Sign Language
901 South Sixth Street

Champaign, IL 61820


(217) 333-2230


sdramin@illinois.edu

Grace Stinebring

Special Education Teacher
304 Prairie Rose Lane

Savoy, IL 61874

(217) 351-3811

stinebgr@champaignschools.org

Anastasia (Stacy) Wood

Special Education Teacher
1959 N. Waukegan Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 632-3326
swood@dist113.org