Patricia Rzadzki

patriciarzadzki@gmail.com
(847) 220-3757
Current Address:
501 S. Fell Ave. Apartment 4
Normal, IL 61761

Permanent Address:
1335 Gifford Ct. Unit B
Hanover Park, IL 60133

Education

Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education, December 2016
Professional Educator License
Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist 1, Age 5-Age 21
Endorsement: Early Childhood Letter of Approval, Birth-Age 4
Minor: Spanish
GPA: 3.55/4.0; Deans List: 3 semesters

Pre-professional
Experience

Practicum Experience:
Colene Hoose Elementary School, Normal, IL (August 2015-December 2015)
1st 3rd Grade, Significant Behavior
Diverse student population: 13% students with disabilities, 23% low income, 8%
English Language learners
Collaborated with special education professionals
Created and taught lessons for first through third grade math, science, and
literacy
Collected performance and behavior data
Promoted PBIS and inclusion practices in special and general education
classrooms

Relevant
Experiences

Kindergarten Literacy Tutor (September 2014-November 2014)

Cedar Ridge Elementary School, Normal, IL
Diverse student population: 16% students with disabilities, 76% low income, 25%
English Language learners
Assessed student to determine instructional reading level
Created and taught individual literacy lessons
Collected data to track student progress
UNITY Community Center Volunteer Tutor (February 2014-April 2014)
Tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in math, social studies,
and literacy
Assisted in learning centers for kindergarten and early elementary students
Best Buddies Leadership Conference (July 2010)
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Learned leadership skills
Collaborated with Best Buddies leaders from around the world

Patricia Rzadzki
patriciarzadzki@gmail.com
(847) 220-3757

Activities

Kappa Delta Pi: International Honor Society in Education, Active Member of Mu

Chapter (October 2015-present)
Epsilon Sigma Alpha: Service Sorority, Alum Member of Alpha Beta Chapter (May
2015-present)
Epsilon Sigma Alpha: Service Sorority, Active Member of Alpha Beta Chapter (August
2014-May 2015)
Students Supporting Individuals with Disabilities (August 2013-present)
Best Buddies: Barrington High School (August 2008-June 2011)

Leadership
Honors
Awards

Deans List, Illinois State University (Fall 2012, Fall 2014, Spring 2015)
Vice President of Best Buddies (August 2010-June 2011)

Special Skills

Speak Spanish
Intermediate level
Conversational, reading, writing, speaking

Patricia Rzadzki
patriciarzadzki@gmail.com
(847) 220-3757
References

Ree Hartman, Clinical Assistant Professor

Illinois State University

DeGarmo Hall 520, 100 University Street, Normal, IL 61761

Phone: (309) 360-3509
E-mail: mshartm@ilstu.edu