Nicholas Rossi

907 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, Chancellors 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, Deans 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 standardsbased 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