Zoie Weisberg

Weisber4@gmail.com (847) 687-5967 Current Address: 309 E Green, Apt. 1101 Permanent Address:

Champaign, IL 61820

12 Williamsburg Ct. Evanston, IL 60203

Education Bachelor of Science in Special Education- Learning and Behavior Specialist, I Minor in Teaching English as a Second Language University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

[August 2009-May 2014]

Ida Crown Jewish Academy [August 2005-May 2009] Chicago, IL Teaching Experience Student Practicum Teacher [August 2013-Present] Franklin Middle School, Champaign, IL Cross-Categorical/Functional Life Skills Curricula Implemented daily warm-ups in co-taught reading class to facilitate student readiness for class Planned for and taught math and reading interventions Taught daily life skills based on IEP goals Conducted informal reading inventory assessment to determine students needs and design individualized instruction Student Practicum Teacher [January-May 2013] Centennial High School, Champaign, IL Cross-Categorical Curriculum Created and implemented new unit, How Social Class Affects Identity, for freshman reading class Co-taught and collaborated with general education English teacher Implemented and facilitated fluency program for one student Student Practicum Teacher [October-December 2012] Lincoln Trail Elementary, Mahomet, IL Functional Life Skills Curriculum, Grades 3-5 Developed, implemented, and monitored individualized behavior plan for student with moderate disabilities Worked one-on-one with students to provide functional math and reading instructions Related Employment Religious School Teacher [September 2013-Present] Sinai Temple Religious School, Third Grade Created and implemented weekly curriculum that outlines topics of the Torah, Jewish values, Hebrew, Jewish history, Israel, and Jewish law and ethics Developmental Trainer [Summers 2011-2012] Clearbrook, Schaumburg, IL Worked with adults with disabilities in performing daily living skills Worked directly with clients, assisting them with various activities and goals Implemented daily curriculum

Overnight Camp Counselor [June-July 2008-2010] Keshet-JCCs Camp Chi, Lake Delton, WI One-on-one counselor for camper with disabilities Adapted and modified activities to fit campers needs Provided assistance in camp activities within a group Related Volunteer Experience One-to-One Chaperone [May 2011] Keshet for Solomon Schechter Day School, Israel Supervised one 8th grade student with disabilities on her whole classs end-of-the-year 10-day trip to Israel Adapted daily activities to fit students needs Facilitated integration of student among same-aged peers Intern [January 2012-May 2012] Developmental Services Center, Champaign, IL Shadowed developmental therapist for Early Intervention Worked directly with clients, ages 1-5, experiencing developmental delays Constructed book-drive, through which over 400 childrens books were donated Designed and created laminated bookmarks with information in English and Spanish about Early Intervention for parents in the Champaign-Urbana area Intern Springman Middle School, Glenview, IL Intern Park School, Evanston, IL Additional Experience ESL Pronunciation Tutor University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL ESL Grammar Tutor University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL Leadership Chabad Center for Jewish Life Student Leadership Board Philanthropy Chair Sigma Delta Tau Sorority, Kappa Chapter Organized campus-wide fundraisers Raised over $2000 benefitting Prevent Child Abuse America Languages American Sign Language, Intermediate Level Hebrew, Proficient [January 2010]

[Dec 2010-January 2011]

[January-May 2011]

[January-May 2011]

[Fall 2009-Present] [January 2010-January 2011]

References Staci Starkweather, Practicum Cooperating Teacher, Franklin Middle School (217) 369-9419 starkwst@champaignschools.org Heather Tratt, C.O.O./Program Director, Keshet (847) 962-5506 heather@keshet.org