CONNOR J.

TOBIN
300 Royce Woods Court, Naperville, IL 60565
cjtobin@ilstu.edu (630) 864-7123
Education

Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education, May 2017
Endorsements: Learning Behavior Specialist 1 PreK-Age 21, Middle Level Language
Arts and Social Studies
GPA: 3.9/4.0; Deans List: Three semesters

Teaching
Experience

Field Base Experience (4 days a week clinical experience):

North River Elementary School, Chicago, IL (Fall 2016 Semester)
School Demographics: Urban, 330 total students, 91% low income, 96% minority
5th-6th grade Academic Placement
Modified academic curriculum to meet the needs of students with learning
disabilities through fun and engaging lessons
Participated in a pilot inclusion program involving co-taught math instruction
Employed evidence based practices to provide additional academic support
Communicated regularly and effectively with parents of a different cultural and
linguistic background
Practicum Experience (2 days a week clinical experience):
Normal West High School, Normal, IL (Spring 2016 Semester)
School Demographics: Suburban, 1,660 total students, 30% low income, 26% minority
9th-12th grade Adaptive Placement
Crafted professional relationships with a cooperating teacher and classroom
paraprofessionals through effective collaboration and communication
Taught original lessons related to specific academic and life skill student goals
Collected extensive behavior and performance data
Utilized existing classroom behavior management systems
Took over significant planning and instructional responsibilities independently
upon cooperating teachers maternity leave

Relevant
Experiences

INFUSE Participant (August 2014-present)

Illinois State University Department of Special Education, Normal, IL
Enrolled in a course work sequence with an emphasis in urban education
Participated in four immersion bus trips to Chicago Public Schools in the
Albany Park, Little Village, and Auburn Gresham neighborhoods
Volunteer (August 2011-present)
Community Access Naperville, Naperville, IL
Provide support to students with severe disabilities in completing vocational
and community related activities
Vice President (Spring 2015-Fall 2016)
Students Supporting Individuals with Disabilities, Normal, IL
Contributed to the development of a major related student organization on
campus
Established partnerships through community outreach

Additional
Experiences

Manager/Swim Instructor (Summer 2010-Summer 2016)

Naper Carriage Hill Swim and Racquet Club, Naperville, IL
Taught stroke development skills to children with and without disabilities
Supervised the lifeguarding staff and daily operations at a private neighborhood
pool
Resident Assistant (August 2014-May 2016)
Illinois State University Housing Services, Normal, IL
Created and maintained a positive living environment for a floor community of
diverse undergraduate students
Enforced all university policies and procedures
Assisted in the selection, evaluation and training of incoming resident assistants
Bus Core Member (January 2015-March 2016)
Students Today Leaders Forever, Normal, IL
Planned and executed service and tourism spring break trips for groups of over
40 college students to seven cities in nine days