Crystal L.

Perez
2500 State Street, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 clperez5.ausl@gmail.com 708.856.6529 Placement Preference: Seeking Middle School Special Education Resource or Middle School Language Arts Position EDUCATION M.Ed in Urban Teaching June, 2013 Anticipated

National Louis University, Chicago, IL Cumulative Grade Point Average: 4.0/4.0 Endorsement: LBS1-Special Education (pending) Endorsement: Middle Level 6-8 (pending)
B.A. in English Literature Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL (NCATE accredited) May 2010

Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.0 /4.0 Endorsement: Secondary Education Type 09 Initial License

TEACHING EXPERIENCE AUSL Resident Teacher Morton School of Excellence (8th grade Literacy) - Chicago, IL

Spring 2013

Created engaging lesson plans and utilized available technology in order to capture student interest. Fostered a student-centered environment that encouraged communal learning and individual exploration. Effectively mastered educational resource programs such as SILS, IMPACT, CIM, and Promethean. Compiled, analyzed, and responded to data that portrayed student areas of weakness and growth. Participated in parent-teacher conferences during which we targeted ways to foster student experience. Differentiated instruction and assessments according to the learning needs of students with IEPs. Facilitated individual writing workshops. Compiled data to implement a growth model that targeted student strengths and weaknesses. Spring 2012

GARFIELD SCHOOL Dist. 170 (Long Term Resource Substitute)- Chicago Heights, IL

Taught students with special needs in grades 1st through 5th in a resource setting. Provided differentiated instruction. Utilized multisensory approaches of instruction to accommodate for different learning modalities. Assisted in writing Individual Education Plan and 504 Plans. Collaborated with general education teachers, social worker, nurse, administration, and parents. Developed differentiated lesson plans based on the individual needs of the student. Fall 2011

GREENBRIAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL District 170 (Long Term Resource Substitute) - Chicago Heights, IL

Taught students with special needs in a 6th through 8th grade resource setting. Provided differentiated instruction for both individual and whole group instruction. Utilized multisensory approaches of instruction to accommodate for different learning modalities. Assisted in writing Individual Education Plan and 504 Plans. Developed differentiated lesson plans based on the individual needs of the student.

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE BLOOM TOWNSHIP

Spring 2012

National PAL Mentoring Program- Chicago Heights, IL

Officered emotional support at all times. Possessed the ability to listen. Offered upfront and honest communication. Set goals and advises mentee on the best ways to achieve the set goals.

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER READING SPECIALIST - HOMEWOOD, IL Worked one on one with students in the Sylvan Reading Program. Directed individualized curriculum. Set the pace for learning to take hold. Implemented and train students to us reading techniques that promote fluency. Assisted struggling reader with fluency. Trained and developed students to use literacy clues while reading. MAE JEMISON ELEMENTARY After School Reading Specialist - Hazel Crest, IL Identified individual strengths and weaknesses of each student. Lead differentiated instruction for both individual and whole group instruction. Modeled reading strategies for instruction. Trained and developed students ability to use literacy clues in all aspects of reading. Administered a reading inventory, fluency snapshot for goal writing and reading. Evaluated students with severe reading problems that may require additional support services. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITY

Spring 2012

Fall 2011

SIGMA LAMBDA GAMMA NATIONAL SORORITY INC. Eastern Illinois University, Nu Delta Chapter Founder New Member Educator & President Mentored young women through the transition from home to university life. Lead and developed structural aspects of an up and coming non-profit organization. Developed the best practices when it came to counseling interested women as well as members. Instituted strong team building strategies for the betterment of the entire group. Lead informational events, fundraising endeavors, workshops, tutorials, and numerous campus activities. Gathered and generated data to use in the planning process of events and seminars. Trained members in marketing, fundraising, planning, and communication. REFERENCES Kai Murray AUSL Mentor Resident Coach 431 N Troy St. Chicago, IL 60612 Cell: 1 (773) 805- 7849 Email: kaimurray.ausl@gmail.com Lucas Smith Chicago Public Schools Mentor 431 N Troy St Chicago, IL 60612 Cell: 1 (773) 729-0007 Email: lucas.andrew.smith@gmail.com