ELEANOR WYANT

694 Plumtree Rd Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Phone: 630 329 0324 E-Mail: EWYANT@INDIANA.EDU
E-portfolio: eleanorwyantportfolio.weebly.com

Education

May 2016

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

B.S. Elementary Education & Special Education
Global Gateways Urban Educator (9 credits of urban education graduate coursework)
GPA 3.8/4.0

Licensure & Core Competencies

K-6 Elementary Generalist

Initial Practitioner in Mild Interventions:
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Developmental Delays
Mild Mental Disabilities
Dual Sensory Impairments
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Traumatic Brain Injuries (Mild)

May 2016

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Emotional & Behavioral Disorders

Learning Disabilities
Gifted & Talented
Other Health Impairments (Mild)

Teaching Experience
Belding Elementary School, Chicago Public Schools, IL
Student Teacher, General Education, Kindergarten

Student Teacher, Special Education, K-3rd Grade

January-February 2016

Developed and taught a small group subtraction unit incorporating interactive strategies using the hundreds chart
and number line in order to increase students number sense
Lead four daily guided reading groups following Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention curriculum with
ongoing progress monitoring including anecdotal notes and running record assessments in order to inform instruction
Created an interdisciplinary Black History Month unit focused on literacy skills including questioning and determining
importance in the text
Assisted with tracking data and writing goals for a students individualized education plan
Helped develop and implement individualized behavior management systems including setting goals to self-monitor

Van Buren Elementary School, Nashville, IN

Student Teacher, Special Education, 3-4th Grade

March-April 2016

Facilitated weekly Committee for Children social-emotional learning lessons devoted to solving problems, playing
with friends, and bullying using interactive role play, video, music, and discussion
Designed and implemented a visual schedule and behavior intervention plan in order to increase student
participation in class activities
Reorganized Writers Workshop schedule to increase student reading time and opportunities for differentiation,
providing daily guided reading, partner reading, private reading and word work
Instructed daily Lucy Calkins Readers Workshop mini-lessons on avid reading, including reacting to texts, notating
thinking about texts, and reflecting on personal reading progress
Lead Lucy Calkins how-to writing unit, focusing on clear and logical steps, providing illustrations that match writing,
and incorporating introductions and conclusions
Taught unit on numbers 11-20, focusing on number recognition and decomposition into tens and ones. Incorporated
singing, building numbers, and daily math talks to empower students to share their thinking
Introduced Foss Animals 2 by 2 unit establishing classroom habitats where students learned to observe, care for,
communicate about and compare common land animals
Used physical movement and music to keep students engaged, and expedite transitions

Fall 2015

Created a mathematics curriculum based assessment and implemented ongoing progress monitoring with case
study student; increased students correct digit score by 7 digits in 5 sessions, putting student back into the average
percentile for 4th grade
Conducted a Functional Behavioral Analysis and used data to design and implement a behavior plan and monitor
progress; decreased students off task behavior by 75% during independent writing work

Monroe County Community School Corporation, Bloomington, IN

Substitute Teacher, General & Special Education, K-6th Grade

Fall 2015

Provided educational continuity by implementing established lesson plans while exercising professional judgment to
introduce new material when appropriate or necessary
Presented educational materials employing diverse teaching strategies designed to effectively address each
students learning style and ability
Developed and maintained positive interactions with students, faculty, and administrators, building a rapport and
gaining respect and trust to ensure an environment conducive to learning

Summer Advantage USA, Chicago, IL

Teaching Assistant, 8th Grade

Produced and co-taught Common Core based mathematics and English language arts curriculum
Provided daily one-on-one interventions for student with exceptional needs in mathematics and reading, increased
students Star Math Test score by 73 points
Implemented an interdisciplinary unit on leadership by incorporating economics, literacy, and social studies
concepts
Managed classroom with diverse student body while tailoring instruction to meet individual needs

Theodore Potter International Spanish Academy, Indianapolis, IN

Student Teacher, 2nd Grade

Spring 2015

Conducted weekly literacy assessments with individual case study student

Facilitated weekly guided reading groups for English Language Learners, utilizing both English and Spanish language
instruction
Wrote and taught economics-based social studies and literacy lesson plans following Indiana State Standards

Glen Ellyn Childrens Resource Center, Glen Ellyn, IL

Summer School Teacher for Refugee Community, 4-6th Grade

Summer 2015

Summer 2013-2014

Produced a thematic unit on civil rights, incorporating Common Core literacy instruction
Created a multi-cultural unit where students practiced critical thinking by analyzing their cultural identities
Managed behavior through Whole Brain Learning, incorporating interactive exercises within procedures and
curriculum

Volunteer Teaching Experience

Cross Cultural Solutions
Guatemala City, Guatemala

2014-2015

Teaching Aid for students with Cerebral Palsy

Lima, Peru

Teaching Aid for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Leadership
UNITE (Urban Needs in Teacher Education), Indiana University
President
Attended UNITE Project 43 Conference

Teaching All Learners (TAL), Indiana University

2013-2015
2014-2016

Elected Class Representative

Honors
Annual National Meeting of The Association of Teacher Educators

2016

Co-Presented at Session: Partnering to Empower: Making Urban Immersion Experiences Authentic, Meaningful, and
Transformative Through University-UNITE Collaboration

Indiana University School of Education

2016

Founders Scholar, recipient for academic excellence

Jackie Groverman Stutzman Scholarship for pre-service urban educators, recipient
2015
Exemplary Teaching Conference, presenter for work on Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan

ELEANOR WYANT
694 Plumtree Rd Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: 630 329 0324 E-Mail: EWYANT@INDIANA.EDU
E-portfolio: eleanorwyantportfolio.weebly.com

References
Cathy Bushbacher
University Supervisor
IU Education Building
201 North Rose Ave
Bloomington, IN 47405
(312) 402- 7664
bushbacher@comcast.net

Kelly Vetter
Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
4257 North Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(630) 696- 7292
ksladkey@cps.edu

Linda Rohaly
Kindergarten Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
4257 North Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 480- 7135
lkrohaly@cps.edu

Heidi Torres
University Supervisor
W.W. Wright Education Building
201 North Rose Ave
Bloomington, IN 47405
(547) 849-6283
hjtorres@umail.iu.edu

Mekisha Neal
Supervisor
Summer Advantage
7010 Merrill Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 213-3349
mekishaqneal@gmail.com