Rachael Blake

rcblake@ilstu.edu
(630)-577-7603

Current Address: Permanent Address:

101 W Phoenix Ave 3N426 Hickory Knoll Ln
Normal, IL 61761 West Chicago, IL 60185

Education Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education, May 2020
Professional Educator License
Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist 1 PreK-Age 21
GPA: 3.95/4.0; Dean’s List: Four semesters

Teaching Practicum Experience (2 days a week clinical experience):

Experience Evans Junior High School, Bloomington, IL (1/19-5/19)
8th Grade Instructional Academic, Diverse student population: urban, 37.1% low
income, 37% minority
 Collaborated with classroom teachers and paraprofessionals
 Taught at least one lesson a week in math, language arts, social studies,
literature and composition, or intervention, to align with student(s) IEP goals
 Assisted classroom teacher in preparing materials for class

Relevant Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) Resident Camp Staff (5/16-Present)
Experiences Assistant Unit Leader- Media Specialist, Unit Leader, Assistant Unit Leader
St. Louis, MO
 Led camp activities, including: archery, canoeing, games, and songs
 Collaborated with a unit staff team to plan weekly schedules
 Photographed daily camp activities
 Communicated with families, using the camp Facebook group page by posting
pictures of camp activities

Second Grade Tutor (8/18-12/18)

Oakland Elementary School, Bloomington, IL
 Assessed student to determine instructional reading level
 Created and taught individual literacy lessons
 Collected data to track student progress

Youth Development Program (Project 309) Volunteer (10/18-11/18)

Dream Center Peoria, Peoria, IL
 Assisted classroom teacher in afterschool learning
 Guided students to complete their homework
 Facilitated and participated in afterschool play

Activities University Marching Band (8/16-12/18)

Leadership National Society of Leadership and Success (8/18-present)

Honors University Honors Program (8/16-present)
Awards