Rebecca Atwood

rebeccamatwood@gmail.com

Education Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education, May 2019
Learning Behavior Specialist 1
Early Childhood Letter of Approval (Ages Birth to 21)
GPA: 3.7

Teaching Practicum Experience (2 days a week clinical experience) January 2018-May 2018
Experience Colene Hoose Elementary School, Normal, IL
2-3rd Grade Resource, Diverse student population: urban, 24.2% low income, 44.5%
minority, 18% IEP
 Collaborated with classroom teacher, field base student, and other professionals
to create and maintain a safe and enriching learning environment
 Taught whole group and one-to-one lessons using differentiated and systematic
instruction
 Collected IEP goal and behavior data
 Assisted in managing behavior

Relevant Sunday School Teacher January 2017-Present

Experiences Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Bloomington, IL
 Created differentiated curriculum for Sunday School class for students who
have special needs
 Managed attendance, resources, and staffing
 Taught in Sunday School class
Second Grade Tutor September 2017-December 2017
Oakland Elementary School, Bloomington, IL
 Assessed student to determine instructional reading level
 Created and taught individual literacy lessons
 Collected data to track student progress
Inclusion Aide June 2016-Present
South Suburban Special Recreation, Tinley Park, IL
 Provided one-to-one assistance for a child with special needs in a summer camp
setting
 Collaborated with other professionals to facilitate inclusion

Volunteer Unpaid Apprenticeship June 2017-July 2017

Glasgow, Scotland & Dublin, Ireland
 Organized children and youth events
 Rebecca Atwood
rebeccamatwood@gmail.com

 Taught religious classes and differentiated instruction to accommodate for

students with special needs

Organizations Kappa Delta Epsilon, honorary education fraternity September 2016-Present

Honors Illinois State Board of Education State Scholar 2015

Special Skills CPR certified