Amanda Rowland

Campus Address (630)-207-5357 Home Address 218 E. Gregory apt. 102 15W661 82nd St. Champaign, IL 61820 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 OBJECTIVE To become a full-time special education teacher who will set high expectations for my students and motivate them to reach these expectations EDUCATION University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2014 GPA: 4.0/4.0 Bachelor of Science in Special Education- Learning Behavior Specialist 1 Middle School Endorsements in Math and Social Science EARLY FIELD WORK Urbana Middle School, Urbana IL August 2013-December 2013 Practicum student for four hours a day in a classroom using the TEACCH principles for students with Autism Constructed a longitudinal curriculum for a student with severe disabilities Enabled students to communicate their preferences by instructing them on how to use their communication devices Exposed students to a wide variety of technology to enhance their learning Westview Elementary School, Champaign IL January 2013-May 2013 Practicum student for three hours a day teaching tier three Response to Intervention reading groups Developed a plan of systematic instruction to teach the essential elements of reading Administered weekly curriculum based measurements to inform Direct Instruction decisions Created relationships with staff and families to develop lessons for English Language Learners Champaign Central High School, Champaign IL October 2012-December 2012 Practicum student for two hours a day in a resource class and a co-taught Geometry class Collaborated with a general education teacher to create a Universal Design for Learning in the class Adapted materials to make them accessible to a wide variety of diverse learners Used data to inform instructional decisions RELATED EXPERIENCE Research Assistant May 2013-Current Code Individualized Education Plans for the IEP Quality Project, in an effort to improve education for all Best Buddies International August 2010-Current Maintained a one-on-one relationship with an adult with disabilities in the local community Champaign Urbana Special Recreation, Champaign IL May 2013-August 2013 Lead universally designed camp activities for young adults with a variety of disabilities Co-Author of Published Research Article January 2013-May 2013 Assisted professor Maya Israel in writing a research paper about STEM for diverse learners Personal Assistant August 2012-May 2013 Provided physical assistance during daily living tasks to an individual with Cerebral Palsy

Circle of Friends, Champaign IL February 2012-December 2012 Created a better quality of life for adults with disabilities by socializing, leading group activities, and planting a garden HONORS Lincoln Academy Student Laureate William E. Albin & Charlotte C. Young Award Dads Association Library Award Winner Deans List James Scholar

November 2013 July 2013 November 2011 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

SERVICE IN COMMUNITY, UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONS ! Traveled with Student Today Leaders Forever doing service across the country and continued after returning January 2013-Current ! Member and Volunteer of the Student Education Association August 2010-Current ! Participate in service weekly with Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society January 2011-Current ! Volunteer of Alternative Spring Break and participated in 4 service trips January 2014 ! Empowered young girls while working with the Cool Girls Organization March 2012 ! Prevented sexual assault with the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault January 2012 ! Taught students in the Mississippi Delta about college options March 2011 ! Facilitated discussion about life choices at Wichita Childrens Home LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE President of Velocity Dance August 2012-Current Demonstrated Leadership ability and teamwork while coordinating annual spring show and charity events including breast cancer benefits, special olympics benefits, and teaching students in Upward Bound. Study Abroad in Ecuador- GLBL298 July 2012-August 2012 Collaborated with a group of university students and a professor to design and implement a summer enrichment camp Taught Ecuadorian youth English, Art, Science, Sports, and Wellness in an effort to improve education for all while living with a host family and learning about the culture and people of Ecuador. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SKILLS 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Student Education Association Fall Conference October 2013 Illinois Leadership Center Ignite I-program January 2013 Leadershape Institute Speak and understand conversation spanish and know basic American Sign Language CPR and CPI Certified REFERENCES Dr. Barbara Hancin-Bhatt, University of Illinois Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs (217)-333-0105, hancinbh@illinois.edu Maya Israel, University of Illinois Assistant Professor of Special Education (217)-300-0338, misrale@illinois.edu Jane Mann, University of Illinois Special Education Practicum Supervisor (217)-259-4554