Nicholas Rossi907 W. Hill Street ~ Urbana, IL 61801 ~ (815) 272-6899 ~ rossi7@illinois.edu

Career Objective 

A position teaching in an urban high school that supports social justice and interdisciplinary education

Education

B.A., History/Secondary Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Exp. Grad. May 2013

  University Honors, Chancellor’s Scholar, Centenary Prize for Outstanding Senior in the Teaching

of Social Studies, Phi Beta Kappa Society, James Scholar, Cohn Scholar, Robert H. Biersma

Scholarship, National Merit Scholarship, Dean’s List 

  Cumulative GPA: 3.97/4.00 (Major: 3.96/4.00, Minor: 4.00/4.00)

Employment Experience

Potbelly Sandwich Works, Associate, January 2012 – Present, 25 hrs/wk 

  Work directly with diverse customers to ensure satisfaction and pleasant experience

  Work effectively and efficiently with associates and supervisors

Espresso Royale Caffe, Barista, July 2012 – Present, 15 hrs/wk 

  Prepare food for entire store every weekend

  Work closely and cooperatively with coworkers to ensure quality of product and atmosphere

Campus Honors Program, Student Worker, January 2010 – Present, 5-10 hrs/wk 

  Prepare for and participate in academic events on site

  Ensure security and excellence of facilities for CHP students and faculty

Experience Related to Career Objective

Student Observer/Teacher, Central High School, Champaign IL, Fall 2012 - Spring 2013

  Collaborated directly with cooperating teachers to develop and present lessons designed for 

diverse learners using Illinois Learning Standards for both early and late high school classrooms

  Designed, administered and graded formative and summative assessments within a standards-

 based grading framework 

  Worked to help students achieve their potential by providing opportunities for one-on-one learning

Mentor, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Urbana IL, Fall 2012

  Facilitated Honors section of LAS 122: Leadership and Society with first-semester students

  Worked collaboratively with peers and LAS 399 supervisor to critique and modify course

Student Observer, St. Malachy Catholic School, Rantoul IL, Spring 2012

  Worked collaboratively to develop interactive lessons in US History and World Cultures classes

  Co-planned and co-taught lessons with fellow student observer from the University of Illinois

Student Observer, Jefferson Middle School, Champaign IL. Fall 2011

  Worked on implementing differentiated instruction and inclusivity in an urban setting

  Gained experience working with children in a formal educational setting

Skills Related to Career Objective

Language: excellent Spanish reading and speaking knowledge developed academically and socially

  4 semesters at Lincoln-Way Central High School and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  Professional experience with Spanish-speaking co-workers, parents, and students