Jacob

Fishbain
Current Address 25 East John Street Loft 8, Champaign, IL 61820 Cell: 847-804-2730

www.jakefishbain.weebly.com fishbai2@illinois.edu

Permanent Address 807 Ouilmette Lane, Wilmette, IL 60091 847-251-5926

University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL Bachelor of Science in Education, expected 2013 Special Education | Learning Behavioral Specialist, Major College of Education Deans List all semesters present New Trier Township High School Graduated with Honors Illinois State Scholar, 2008 & 2009

EDUCATION

Major GPA: 3.9/4.00

Fall 2005-May 2009

Gerber School at Cunningham Childrens Home (Grades 4-6) Spring 2013 Student Teacher/Practicum Planned and differentiated individual and group lessons to meet the needs of five students classified with emotional and behavioral disorders with differing academic needs. Monitored, adapted, and created behavior intervention plans amongst students in multi-needs settings. Developed a behavior program to extinguish unexpected seat behavior. Used Read Naturally reading intervention curriculum to improve fluency. Introduced an interactive technology based sight word program to improve comprehension and fluency. Communicated with staff and therapeutic service providers to ensure consistent support for the students. Coordinated and produced co-teaching plans and strategies for a Revolutionary War unit. Participated in and led quarterly staffings and Individualized Education Program planning Performed AIMSweb math and literacy assessments in conjunction with Saxon III and various other curricula instruction Champaign Central High School (Grades 9-12), Champaign, IL Practicum/Supervised Teaching Fall 2012 Established and implemented instructional programs regarding social skills, sorting, and picture schedule use. Devised a behavior plan for asking for assistance as well as limiting off task behavior. Conducted a functional behavior assessment and designed and implemented a research-based intervention plan for a student with challenging behaviors. Delegated responsibility in regards to vocational placements for six students and monitored progress in each individual setting. Instructed students in vocational job placements through the use of individualized programs and strategies. Dr. Howard Elementary School (Grades 2-5), Champaign, IL Spring 2012 Practicum/Supervised Teaching Taught emotionally and behaviorally disturbed & learning disabled students domestic-life and academic skills in pullout classroom. Designed and implemented curriculum & multisensory lesson plans for all subject areas & technology; assessed and monitored student development. Balanced whole-group, small group, & individual instruction to accommodate different academic levels & learning styles; designed and implemented behavior modification systems. Participate in many aspects of IEP annual review process; conducted parent teacher conferences to provide parents with student development reports. Collaborated with fellow teachers to share ideas and solutions as well as managed paraprofessional duties Developed a longitudinal curriculum for students with severe disabilities.

FIELD EXPERIENCE

 Bottenfield Elementary School (Grades 3-4), Champaign, IL Fall 2011 Practicum/Supervised Teaching Taught students who are emotionally and behaviorally disturbed & learning disabled domestic-life and academic skills in a resource classroom environment. Designed and implemented curriculum & multisensory lesson plans for all subject areas & technology; assessed and monitored student development. Balanced whole-group, small group, & individual instruction to accommodate different academic levels & learning styles; designed and implemented behavior modification systems. Collected and monitored student progress weekly using AIMSweb curriculum based measurement RTI software. Developed proficiency in generating individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives and facilitated a person-centered planning meeting. Gained understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and data collection methods North Suburban Special Recreation Association April 2007-Present Recreational Assistant (NSSRA) Participated and facilitated extra-curricular activities as one-on-one aide with children with special needs. Acted as mentor in inclusive summer-camp setting for children with and without special needs. Supervised 25-30 children with and without special needs in a recreational, motivational, and educational basis. Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation Association January 2011-Present Program Facilitator and Group Leader Aided in creating a successful recreational and educational setting for children in middle school through adulthood. Facilitated development of life goals through person centered planning and educational goals in a one-on-one setting. Led and organized daily activities and mediated conflict with participants on a regular basis. Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity Technology Chair/Active Member No Comment Coed A Cappella Treasurer/Web Master/Active Member Best Buddies Illinois/Special Olympics Volunteer and Coordinator

Performed and assessed a plan to develop academic goals in literacy. Collaborated with families through verbal and electronic communication to discuss student progress.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES

Fall 2009-Spring 2012 Fall 2009-Spring 2011

Fall 2009-Present

Computer Abilities Proficient in Microsft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, iMovie, iWeb, and many online software mediums in both Mac and PC platforms. Experienced with Proloquo2Go, PECS, Lexia, Chore Pad, and many other technological applications. Interests Highly experienced in public speaking and comfortable with people in all situations. Accomplished on stage in singing and acting for 15 years. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certified (TCI) Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certified (CPI) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & First Aid Trained Learning Behavioral Specialist I- Expected

PROFICIENT SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Spring 2013 Summer 2011 Summer 2011 May 2013

REFERENCES References and additional artifacts available upon request