erin h. ross

Erin H. Ross        

3128 Pheasant Creek Drive Northbrook, Illinois 60062 Phone: (847) 917-0576 E-Mail: erinhross91@gmail.com

 Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Bachelor of Science in Special Education

Expected Graduation: May 2104 GPA: 3.83/4.0

Honors:

• Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver • James Scholar • National Society of Collegiate Scholars • Recipient of the William Chandler Bagley Scholarship

Early Field Work: Mahomet Seymour Junior High School, Mahomet, Illinois Co-Taught and Self-Contained Language Arts Classes August 2013-Present

• Co-teach in eighth grade language arts classroom • Adapt grade-level curricula for students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades with high incidence disabilities

Garden Hills Elementary School, Champaign, Illinois Self-Contained Life Skills Classroom January 2013-May 2013

• Instructed TEACCH and Discrete Trials stations, while managing paraprofessionals • Set goals for student with autism on how to engage in play • Lead a Response-to-Intervention group using Kindergarten-Peer Assisted Literacy Strategies • Guided fourth grade English Language Learners in Barton

Dr. Howard Elementary School, Champaign, Illinois Emotional and Behavioral Disorder Self-Contained Classroom September 2012-December 2012

• Designed an individualized writing curriculum with emphasis on mechanics • Administered Barton and Corrective Reading to first and third graders • Conducted ecological inventories to determine inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities

Work Experiences: Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation, Champaign, Illinois Program Coordinator August 2012-Present

• Supervise social events for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities • Run afterschool program for children and young adults with disabilities • Coach swimming practices for Special Olympics for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Sinai Temple, Champaign, Illinois Hebrew and Religious School Teacher August 2013-Present

• Facilitate instruction on Jewish holidays and biblical stories for three through twelve year olds • Foster students’ understanding of the prayers that formulate a service • Strengthen students’ Hebrew by practicing script writing, grammar, conversational skills and reading

Erin H. Ross        

3128 Pheasant Creek Drive Northbrook, Illinois 60062 Phone: (847) 917-0576 E-Mail: erinhross91@gmail.com

 Home Sweet Home Foundation, Deerfield, Illinois Co-Founder of Organization May 2012-May 2013

• Crafted mission and vision statements • Prepared Articles of Incorporation, and 1023 forms for the IRS and Secretary of State • Researched the need for residential services in the state of Illinois and the United States • Interviewed experts about starting a non-for-profit organization

Keshet, Northbrook, Illinois Camp Counselor June 2007-July 2013

• Employed as a one-on-one counselor for campers with disabilities • Unified the camp group by including camper with disabilities

Clearbrook, Northbrook, Illinois Home-Based Support Service Provider February 2010-June 2012

• Partnered with 17 year old with disabilities to improve daily living skills, money management and communication skills

Extracurricular Activities: Special Chefs, Winnetka, Illinois Outreach Coordinator July 2013-Present

• Proposed ideas of how to expand the organization state-wide • Connected with Special Olympics to join efforts with their Healthy Lifestyle Choices initiatives

American-Israeli Student Coalition, Champaign, Illinois Campus Relations Coordinator September 2011-Present

• Build and maintain relationships with current and former leaders of various student organizations • Representative at The Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest Student Leadership Conference • Attended the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee’s Annual Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.

Best Buddies International, Champaign, Illinois President January 2012-December 2012

• Planned seven events per semester for 330 member • Interviewed prospective members and board members to join the largest chapter in the nation • Directed The Spread The Word To End The Word campaign on campus • Advertised and fundraised for fundraisers at two local restaurants

Volunteer Illini Projects, Champaign, Illinois Board Member January 2012-December 2012

• Recruited volunteers to join the largest student-run, student-staffed volunteer organization in the state of Illinois

• Held office hours for two hours every week, maintained a list of volunteers and volunteer hours Skills:

• Hebrew (Fluent) • Spanish (Basic)