Elizabeth Lynch

lizlynch92@gmail.com (708)-738-4076 16700 South Odell Ave, Tinley Park, Illinois 60477 Education University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Bachelor of Science in Special Education Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (Type 10) K-12

Anticipated May 2014

Field Experience Gerber School August 2013-December 2013 Emotional and Behavioral Disorder, 8th Grade Urbana, Illinois Conducted a Functional Behavioral Analysis to develop an intervention plan Assessed student and collected data to create Individualized Education Program Evaluated student to create an augmentative and alternative communication instructional program Lincoln Elementary School January 2013-May 2013 Kindergarten and 1st grade Intervention Monticello, Illinois Conducted curriculum based measurement assessments and analyzed data to make instructional decisions Developed an instructional program in mathematics for student learning English as a second language Collected data from various domains to create a longitudinal development curriculum Implemented Barton Spelling and Reading System for readers diagnosed with Dyslexia Urbana High School October 2012-December 2012 Self-Contained and Co-Taught Integrated Physical Science Urbana, Illinois Customized and implemented behavior plan for individual students Collaborated with general education teacher to meet diverse needs of learners Simulated experience of person centered planning to gain understanding of self-determination Related Experience Tinley Park Park District Inclusion Aide Tinley Park, Illinois Adapted multiple camp activities for maximum participation and enjoyment Advocated for accessible games to create an inclusive environment

June 2013-August 2013

Central High School February 2012-April 2012 Self-Contained Recreation and Leisure Champaign, Illinois Facilitated interactive environment to expand social skills Contributed knowledge and plans for teaching the understanding of sequencing of events Edison Middle School 7th Grade Self-Contained Social Studies, 6th-8th Grade Life Skills Champaign, Illinois September 2011-December 2011

Assisted in instruction and preparation of the Constitution Test Guided students in community outings for instructional purposes Designed and assembled a modified recipe book with graphics

Stepping Stones June 2011-August 2012 (Seasonal) Camp for individuals with disabilities in collaboration with Consolidated High School District 230 Orland Park, Illinois Guided participants in daily activities and field trips Instilled academic and social concepts during instructional periods Worked in partnership with district educators to meet wide-ranging needs Private Client October 2010-April 2011 Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy St. Joseph, Illinois Implemented academic and leisure focused curriculum determined by team leader Conducted community outing instructional sessions to enhance independent participation Communicated weekly with other therapists to improve upon designed curriculum and celebrate major achievements made by child Leadership Kappa Alpha Theta: Delta Chapter January 2012-Decemeber 2012 Internal Philanthropy Director 2012 Champaign, Illinois Organized and prepared two large sporting tournaments involving 400 participants Raised and donated over $10,000 for Champaign County CASA and Theta Foundation Illini Dance Marathon Executive Board April 2011- February 2012 Panhellenic Relations Chair Champaign, Illinois Recruit sorority members for Dance Marathon fundraiser for St. Johns Childrens Hospital Promoted fundraiser in collaboration with other board members to reach maximum participation Grant Participation ACCESS Grant January 2013-May 2014 Champaign, Illinois and Chicago, Illinois Observed and assisted within multiple classrooms in Chicago Public Schools during externship Developed enhanced skills in severe disabilities by co-teaching a 6-week arts-based inclusive servicelearning project in one high school Certifications Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (Type 10) Middle School Endorsement Math Social Science Therapeutic Crisis Intervention First Aid/CPR

Anticipated June 2014