GINA L.

CERNYAR

Education is not filling a pail but the lighting of a fire

1904 South Anderson Road, New Lenox, IL. 60451 (815) 280-3430 Cernyarg@gmail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE To challenge and engage students of all abilities to achieve at their highest potential EDUCATION
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Bachelor of Science, Special Education Grand Valley State University, Allendale Bachelor of Science, Special Education Aug. 2009 May 2013 Aug. 2008 April 2009 Overall GPA: 3.71

CERTIFICATION

Learning Behavior Specialist I, (K-12) Type 10 Initial

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

CHAMPAIGN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, CHAMPAIGN, IL Sept. 2011 - May 2013 Student teacher Taught functional life skills to students in various vocational settings Enforced positive social and behavioral skills to students with varying ability levels Taught students basic vocational skills such as organization and working as a team Provided on-site job training for students in need of further assistance to gain independence Consulted students on a weekly basis about job prospects and post-high school outcomes Conducted resume building and formatting activities

EARLY FIELD WORK

GARDEN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHAMPAIGN, IL Sept. 2012 Dec. 2012 Practicum Student Implemented direct instruction programs including Reading Mastery, Reasoning and Writing, Dolch sight words and Barton Reading & Spelling Co-taught letter identification/recognition to kindergarten students Administered standardized formal assessments including the G.O.R.T 4 Collaborated with school staff during Response to Intervention team meetings Monitored student growth in literacy skills using AIMSweb benchmark and progress monitoring system Developed an individualized education program for a student URBANA MIDDLE SCHOOL, URBANA, IL Jan. 2012 - May 2012 Practicum Student Taught literacy skills, such as fluency Prepared an intervention plan for students with challenging behaviors through the use of a functional behavior assessment Designed a longitudinal functional life skills plan for students with severe disabilities Differentiated instruction for students in a co-taught English class SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHAMPAIGN, IL Sept. 2011 Dec. 2011 Practicum Student Implemented direct instruction through the Leveled Literacy Intervention program Progress monitored through the use of running records on a weekly basis Monitored, assessed and evaluated instructional programs Reviewed and critiqued the school districts disciplinary plan

Gina L. Cernyar, Page Two Committed to educational development and success

RELATED EXPERIENCE

ACCESS GRANT Jan. 2012-May 2013 Volunteer Participated in a two-day externship in the Chicago Public Schools Inspected the cultural differences and stigmas related to urban versus rural schools Implemented a service learning project o Focused on the inclusion of students with and without disabilities in a general education classroom to make a difference in the community COUNTRY CLUB HILLS PARKS AND RECREATION Camp Counselor Co-taught math and reading instruction to a group of over 20 students Planned and collaborated daily lesson plans with co-counselor Created an incentive program that was implemented by all faculty members Promoted inclusion of students with disabilities with their non-disabled peers. June 2011-Aug. 2011

SPECIAL CAMPS FOR SPECIAL CITIZENS Summers 2008-2012 Staff Member/Cabin Parent Supervised 5-10 teen counselors who were all assigned to one to two adult campers Led the following group activities: archery, arts and crafts, music, horseback riding, swimming, and sports Led twice-a-day meetings with teen counselors and staff members

HONORS

WHEELER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Recipient Minimum GPA of 3.5 for last 30 credit hours UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Deans List Held a GPA of over 3.79 for each semester listed GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY Deans List Held a GPA of over 3.5 for two semesters

2012-2013 School Year

Jan. 2011-May 2011 & Jan. 2012-May 2012

Aug. 2008-April 2009

REFERENCES

OFFICIAL LETTERS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Mrs. Diana Krandel University Supervisor, Two Semesters University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dkrandel@yahoo.com 217-398-2081 Special Education Teacher, Cooperating Teacher Garden Hills Elementary School Champaign, IL. 61820 Sullivle@champaignschools.org 217-621-8369 University Supervisor, Student Teaching University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign AndrewsL@illinois.edu 217-390-3369 Vocational Training Coordinator, Cooperating Teacher Champaign Central High School Champaign, IL. MikeSlagor@gmail.com 716-572-4288

Mrs. Leslie Sullivan

Mrs. Laurie Andrews

Mr. Michael Slagor