[Sasha] is a motivated, resourceful, and flexible 740 Hemlock Lane, Lockport, IL 60441 (847) 293-9522 sashalysy@me.

me.com special educator www.sashalysy.weebly.com determined to meet the needs of diverse learners. Professional Profile Sashas resourcefulness I am a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated educator who believes all children can and adeptness have be successful learners. In the rapidly changing school setting, I am able to be extremely flexible and willing to try new things. I have an exceptional ability to establish cooperative warranted tremendous relationships with parents, staff, and administration. I am devoted to lifelong learning and student and school-wide transfer this to my students. growth, particularly in the Education area of reading. [Sasha] Master of Arts in Reading Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL. 2012 meets challenges she Master of Arts in Elementary Education Roosevelt University Chicago, IL 2010 encounters with Bachelor of Science in Community Health Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL 1999 ingenuity, and her Certification colleagues and Type 10 Reading Specialist (K-12) 2012 administrators look to her Type 03 Elementary Education (K-9) 2008 for guidance in problemEndorsements: Learning Behavior Specialist I(Cross-Categorical), Middle School Science solving.
Erin Christie Westview Hills Middle School Former Language Arts Co-Teacher Conrady Junior High
Excerpt From: Letter of Recommendation

Sasha Jane Lysy

Teaching Experience

[Sasha] is a very dedicated and detailoriented professional. [Sasha] conducts herself in a manner that clearly demonstrates that the welfare of students is of primary importance. [Sasha] is very flexible in her ideas and beliefs when it comes to the students and their education.
Gayle Farmer Special Education Coordinator North Palos District 117
Excerpt From: Letter of Recommendation

Special Education Teacher Conrady Junior High Hickory Hills, IL Fall 2009 to present th th th th 6 , 7 , and 8 Grade Language Arts and 6 Grade Science Created and implemented individualized education plans with goals tailored to each students individual needs and abilities including modifications and accommodations to instruction and materials ensuring that all students needs were met. Developed standards based lesson plans aligned to both the Illinois Learning Standards and the new Common Core Standards. Facilitated classroom instruction for general education, special education, and ESL/ELL students. Coordinated with parents, teachers, teachers assistants, and various service providers including speech, occupational, and physical therapists for students having high functioning Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, emotional disturbance, speech impairment, and/or learning disability. Collaborated with general education teachers in a team-teaching setting. Conducted small group and individual activities including guided reading, differentiation of instruction, re-teaching, and other purposes. Administered various assessments and interpreted and analyzed data including assessments such as ISAT, district assessments, EdVision Testing, the Qualitative Reading Inventory (QRI), DIBELS, Wilson Assessment for Decoding and Encoding (WADE), and Easy CBM. st Trained in and implemented 21 Century Technology, CRISS reading strategies, collaborative team-teaching, writing workshop, guided reading, Wilson Reading System, higher-level thinking strategies, and differentiation techniques. Implemented reading and writing workshops, cooperative learning, and guided reading instruction to aide in student learning. Enlisted both formative and summative assessments to guide instruction. Served as a reading interventionist in an after-school reading program, helping to increase the reading level of several students by more than one grade level. Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher and acted as a mentor for students who needed direction. Facilitated parent contact through website, email, phone calls, and parent conferences, ensuring a solid home-school connection. Collaborated with colleagues in Professional Learning Communities to develop and implement initiatives such as action plans for at-risk students; supplied mentorship for new teachers as well as collaborative partners. Designed school-wide reading website for students and parents.

I highly recommend Sasha Lysy as a candidate for a teaching position. [Sashas] input was invaluable and aided in her students academic development. Sasha has a wonderful rapport with her students and parents. [Sasha] has excellent written and verbal communication skills, is extremely organized, reliable and computer literate.
Anita Baltimore Language Arts Team Leader Conrady Junior High
Excerpt From: Letter of Recommendation

[Sasha] is a team player and will do whatever is asked of her. She has the knowledge and experience of working in a high-performing school with high expectations; an environment where special education students do exceedingly well.
Andy Anderson Principal Conrady Junior High
Excerpt From: Letter of Recommendation

Summer School Teacher North Palos District 117 Palos Hills, IL Summer 2012 th 5 Grade Reading Created standards-based lessons for struggling general education and special education students, focusing on individual student need. Differentiated content to increase students reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary levels, and writing skills. Conducted progress monitoring to assess student performance. Summer School Teacher North Palos District 117 Palos Hills, IL Summer 2011 Kindergarten Cross-Categorical Special Education Designed instruction based on Individual Education Plans and progress-monitored student performance. Differentiated content to increase students ability to identify letters, numbers, colors, and shapes. Provided a nurturing learning environment where students were comfortable and could thrive and grow. Communicated closely with parents and caregivers to ensure a good home-school connection. Wilson Instructor, North Palos District 117 Hickory Hills, IL 2010-2012 After-School Intervention Program Wilson Level 1 Certified. Provided intense reading intervention and instruction through the Wilson Reading System in both individual and group settings. Administered the criterion-referenced Wilson Assessment for Decoding and Encoding (WADE) to identify students that needed Wilson Reading System. Increased students decoding, encoding, oral reading fluency, and comprehension using research-based program. Utilized both formative and summative assessment to guide instruction and monitor progress in the program. Substitute Teacher, School District 59 Elk Grove Village, IL Spring 2009 th Kindergarten through 6 grade in various classroom types including general education, gifted, special education and ESL Provided continuity of instruction by adhering to teacher lessons and giving teachers appropriate feedback. Able to adapt easily to different schools, each with its own unique characteristics. Designed and implemented supplemental material when necessary.

Technology Skills

Software (IBM and MAC platforms): Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, OneNote), iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote), Easy IEP, Photo Story Online Experience: Easy IEP, Easy CBM, Google Chrome, Power School, Taskstream Website Design: Weebly, Schoolwires

Professional Affiliations
Illinois Education Association International Reading Association Council for Exceptional Children

I always new that I could count on you to help me in way that helped me understand. Thanks for being there.
Excerpt From: Letter Submitted to School

Conrady Alumnus