Kendall N.

Stoller
Current Address: 202 E. Chalmers St. Apt. 215, Champaign, IL. 61820
Permanent Address: 2247 Cheshire Dr., Aurora, IL. 60502
Phone: (630) 200-8587 Email Address: knstoll2@illinois.edu

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a career as a Special Education instructor in order to educate children with disabilities and
further their knowledge and development through individualized learning.

EDUCATION
Waubonsie Valley High School Graduation Date: May 2012
Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0
Honors: Indian Prairie Scholar, Indian Prairie Education Foundation Top 100 Senior,
Academic Letter all 4 years
Scholarships: Community FoundationLydia B. Raymond Scholarship, Special Education
Teacher Tuition Waiver, Alpha Xi Delta Foundation Scholarship

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Projected Graduation Date: May 2016
Special Education (LBS-I Certification) Cumulative GPA: 3.58/4.0
Honors: Deans List Spring 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Classroom Volunteer (Central High School-Champaign) October 2012-December 2012
Worked one-on-one with a student with a learning disability in a self-contained classroom.
Circle of Friends (Geriatric Adult Day Care) February 2014-May 2014
Volunteered during therapies and daily activities with individuals who had a variety of
disabilities and health impairments.
Access Grant (Service Learning Program) August 2014-Present
Worked with a group in an inclusion art classroom with students with severe and profound
disabilities on a service learning opportunity called Bens Bells in addition to observations in
Chicago Public School Special Education classrooms.
RELATED EMPLOYMENT/ACTIVITIES
District 204 Special Olympics August 2010-February 2012
Assisted with coaching responsibilities bi-weekly including discipline, social skills, and
fundamental sport activities as well as one-on-one work with individual athletes.
Peer Partners August 2011-May2012
Collaborated with peers (with and without disabilities) to create a positive environment for
physical education and the development of motor and social skills.
Private Tutoring July 2012-August 2012
Attended to two 7
th
grade level students with learning disabilities with the goal of recognition of
previous mathematical concepts and understanding at the correct grade level as well as review
of fundamental topics.
Northwest Special Recreation Association Volunteer August 2013
Volunteered through a non-ambulatory camp with various young adults through activities such
as inclusionary games, crafts, field trips (ex: laser tag), feeding, and changing. Emphasis was
placed on the care of the individual as well as adapting activities so that everyone was able to
equally participate.


The Learning Express Toys August 2011-May 2013
Sales associate at a toy store that emphasizes educational fun for a variety of ages, abilities, and
skill sets that workers need to be familiar with in order to meet the specific needs of the child
and to provide effective and appropriate customer service.
National Education Association-Student Education Association September 2013-Present
A club that focuses on the needs of students in teacher education programs to facilitate growth
outside of what our professors teach us.
Best Buddies December 2013-Present
Developed a friendly relationship with an individual in the community to facilitate social
interaction and development.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Arrowhead Golf Club Banquet Server May 2013-Present
Worked on various events such as golf outings, memorial luncheons, and weddings. Emphasis
was placed on the needs of the individual running the events and specifics regarding the party.
Great attention to detail, responsibility, and the ability to function under high stress situations
was crucial.
Alpha Xi Delta January 2013-Present
A sorority, which focuses on individual growth of women and instills values such as
academic excellency, pride in philanthropy (Autism Speaks), nurtures cooperation, and
staying humble through success. Allowed for leadership opportunities, constant teamwork,
and volunteer opportunities both locally and nationally. Leadership positions included
Marketing Alpha Xi Chair and Decorations Committee Head.
The Odyssey-UIUC January 2014-Present
Worked as part of the Greek newspaper on campus at part of the social media team sending out
weekly polls and leading online contests as well as participating as the philanthropy liaison with
the Panhellenic Council.

REFERENCES
Sarah Kemerly (Waubonsie Valley Special Olympics Coach) Phone: (630) 464-0304
2590 Ogden Ave., Aurora, IL. 60504 Email: sarah_kemerly@ipsd.org

Robert Thomas Quiring (Knox Presbyterian Youth Pastor) Phone: (630) 770-7036
1105 Catalpa Ln., Naperville, IL. 60540 Email: rquiring@knoxpres.org