Alicia Birch

2285 West Windchime Drive/ Meridian, ID 83646/ 208-440-7470/

birch.alicia@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a job in the Special Education field, working with children with various
developmental disabilities.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma/ May 2011/ 3.7 cumulative GPA/ Rocky Mountain High
School, Meridian, ID
Current student at College of Western Idaho (2012-present)

EXPERIENCE

5+ years working as an Extended Resource Room Paraprofessional at

Prospect Elementary School (2011-present)
3 years working with Special needs students in a high school setting (20082011)
Teaching American Sign Language lessons (2011)
Working as a nanny to a family with 3 children (2010-2011)

ACTIVITIES

Church leadership (2008-present)

National Honors Society-served as Secretary (2009-2011)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Working 15+ hours at the Special Olympics Invitational Games (2008)

Working 35+ hours at the Special Olympics World Games (2009)
Volunteering with Special Olympics Idaho (2009-present)
Toy Drives for needy families during the Holidays (2004-2009)
A drive for clothing and other needed items for a womens shelter (2009)
Ironman Race Volunteer (2009)
Down Syndrome Buddy Walk Volunteer (2011, 2013)
Read with Me program at Meridian Elementary schools (2009-2011)
Making and sending baby quilts to needy children (2008)
Light the Night Leukemia Walk (2007)
Throughout my years in my church group (2004-2011) I have done several
hours of regular community service at:
Soup kitchens
Nursing Homes
Food Banks

STRENGHTHS

Working and connecting with kids with a wide range of disabilities

The ability to find common ground with students and develop positive
relationships
Being responsible and carrying out tasks
Compassion and patience
Working well under pressure
Developing relationships with both students and parents
Working well with coworkers
Strong communication skills
The ability to work well in stressful situations