Kaili A.

Salyers
(217) 855-6664 713 S. Randolph Apt. 22 Champaign, Illinois 61820 ksalyers@illinois.edu

Education
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
May 2013 (expected)

Masters in Education in Early Childhood Special Education Illinois Type 04 (Early Childhood) Certification Early Childhood Special Education Approval English as a Second Language Approval Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois
May 2001, December 2001

Bachelor of Arts in Human Services Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Parkland College, Champaign, Illinois
May 1998

Associate Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Teaching Experience
Child Development Laboratory, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois Preschool Classroom Supervisor
November 2005-January 2012

Created portfolios documenting childrens social, emotional, cognitive, fine motor, large motor, language, and creative development Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons and field trips for children Collaborated with classroom team members during weekly staff meetings to discuss planning, goals, and modifications to instructional activities for children Supervised and trained student workers and student teachers Maintained daily contact with families about classroom curriculum and students progress

Villa Grove High School District 302, Villa Grove, Illinois Instructional Aide, Special Education
September 2004-May 2005

Provided instructional support for students (9-12) Assisted with physical therapy and adaptive P.E. class Provided assistance to Special Education staff

Humpty Dumpty Daycare, Decatur, Illinois Teacher/Counselor

Summer 2003, 2005

Developed curricula, creative art sessions, and supervised activities for K-6 Coordinated events and activities for summer camp

DeKalb High School District 428, DeKalb, Illinois Instructional Aide, Special Education
September 2003-May 2004

Assisted teachers with individual student program

Planned Parenthood, Decatur, Illinois Program Coordinator/Teen R.E.A.C.H. Project

July 2001-July 2002

Developed and implemented the curricula for training of Teen R.E.A.C.H. Completed quarterly reports and revisions for the grant providers

Student Teaching & Practicum Experience Martin Luther King JR. Elementary School , Urbana, Illinois
Kindergarten ESL and First Grade Title One Student Teacher
February-May 2013

Delivered additional reading support for small group instruction Incorporated meaningful homework reinforcing the skills taught in small group instruction to engage parents with student literacy learning Assisted with assessments, data collection, and observed benchmark testing Used sheltering strategies for ESL students to plan and implement small group and full class instruction of science, social studies and literacy lessons Prepared full takeover classroom planning and instruction for a five week period Implemented school-wide PBIS strategies with students

Faithful Friends, Champaign, Illinois Early Childhood Student Teacher

August-December 2012

Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners Used The Project Approach to implement a four week full takeover of classroom planning and instruction

Champaign Early Childhood Center, Champaign, Illinois Early Childhood Student Teacher
January-May 2012

Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners Collaborated with cooperating teachers and paraprofessionals Researched students development using formal and informal assessment measures Maintained parent contact through weekly newsletters Observed IEP meetings and participated in parent teacher conferences Planned lessons and activities for a diverse classroom of preschool (including IEP and ELL) students based on the Illinois Early Learning Standards

Saint Matthew Catholic School, Champaign, Illinois Second Grade Student Teacher
February-April 2012

Provided instructional lessons for individual, small group, and full group second grade students Implemented differentiated lesson for reading groups

Stay n Play Playgroup, Urbana, Illinois Playgroup Facilitator

January-May 2011

Implemented the Parents Interacting With Infants (PIWI) philosophy Facilitated parent-child interactions using dyadic and triadic strategies to expand interactions while supporting the childs development Conducted home visits with families and worked with them to meet the needs of their child

Volunteer The Autism Activities Program, UIUC, Urbana, Illinois

Volunteer Playgroup Facilitator
October-November 2011

Facilitated weekly playgroups for children ages 3-5 who have Autism

Growing Strong Sexual Assault Center, Decatur, Illinois Internship/Counseled Assault Victims
October 1999-May 2000

Trained in crisis management and participated in peer counseling

Professional Development
Nov. 2008 Oct. 2001 Nov. 2001 National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference & Expo- Chicago, Illinois Title X Family Planning Conference- Springfield, Illinois HIV/AIDS Conference- Springfield, Illinois

Presentations Mar. 2010 Illinois Head Start Association Conference- Springfield, Illinois
Teach Me! Linking Literacy and Social/Emotional Activities for Young Children . PowerPoint- presented by Cassidy, C., Hufford, S., Moran, K., Olinger, E., Salyers, K., & Slavin, C.

Parent Teacher Conferences Child Development Laboratory, Urbana, Illinois

May and December 2005- 2011

Biannual meetings with parents to discuss goals for children and yearly progress Collected data and anecdotal records to measure development and progression of skills Shared classroom information with parents and addressed any individual concern for their child