TONI CAMPAGNA

1400 N. Lakeshore Drive #9L, Chicago, IL, 60610

antonette.campagna@gmail.com
815-530-8503

EDUCATION

DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois
Masters of Education, Learning Behavior Specialist, In Progress, August 2014
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts, English with TEP Certificate, Spanish Minor, May 2011
Certificates: Secondary English 6-12 with LBSI endorsement
TEACHING
EXPERIENCE


















COACHING
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PRACTICUM
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English Teacher, Plainfield East High School, Plainfield, IL 2012-2014
Taught 9
th
and 10
th
grade inclusive REI English with multiple co-teachers
Assisted in writing English and reading IEP goals for students
Modified several lessons and units, including formative and summative
assessments, to meet the needs of the diverse population
Attended several IEP meetings as the regular education teacher
Participated in professional learning communities by tracking data to reach
goals to improve test taking skills
Functioned as a liaison for the ACT skills improvement group for reading
Developed new curriculum instruction for the Common Core implementation

Special Education T.A., Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL 2011-2012
Assisted the Special Education department as a one-on-one and classroom aid
Helped multiple special education classrooms with a variety of learning and
social/emotional disabilities
Specialized in developing one-on-one relationships with students in need
enriching their classroom experiences inside and outside of the classroom
Collected informational data for progress monitoring
Tutored in the Academic Resource Center as a writing and reading tutor

Head Dance Team Coach, Plainfield East High School 2012-2014
Built the varsity and junior varsity dance teams with IHSA regulations
Qualified for IHSA sectionals at the varsity level for both seasons
Wrote the dance by-laws for the Southern Prairie Conference
Hosted multiple competitions, including SPC cheer/dance conference

Assistant Cheer Coach, Glenbrook North High School 2011-2012
Coached JV Cheerleading by committing 10 hours a week to the sport
Hosted the Central Suburban League 2012 cheerleading conference
Committed to qualifying the varsity cheerleading squad for ICCA state

Student Teacher, Cove School, Northbrook, IL Summer 2013
Taught a 5
th
grade contained classroom with a variety of emotional, social,
and learning disabilities
Implemented IEP goals to track progress for present levels of performance
Administered a variety of skills based tests for pre and post results
Utilized a series of assistive technology devices for reading and writing
lessons including iPad, SmartBoard, Kurzweil, Dragon, and Inspiration
Created lessons for technology class for grades 5-8 utilizing assistive tech

Student Teacher, Prieto Math and Science Academy, Chicago, IL Summer 2012
Worked in a 6-week low incidence disability classroom for students with severe
disabilities including verbal and non-verbal students
Planned lesson for students to participate in a biology lesson involving sensory
materials to teach body parts
Created activity schedules for students with images to help target behaviors
Communicated with parents weekly through journaling about student progress



PRACTICUM
EXPERIENCE







PROFESSIONAL
VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Kennedy High School, Cedar Rapids, IA Spring 2011
Taught 10
th
grade language arts and 11
th
/12
th
grade American literature
Planned and instructed a four-week novel unit incorporating differentiated
instruction by integrating various forms of assessment and learning styles
Used technology extensively to introduce new materials to students, to
supplement traditional library research, and into showcase unit
Developed classroom management strategies to foster a sense of community

Fight for Quinn Dance Camp, Plainfield East High School, 2014
Cheerleading Tryout Judge, Plainfield East High School, 2013-2014
The Dance Show Co-Sponsor, Plainfield East High School, 2013-2014
Mr. Bengal Judge, Plainfield East High School, 2012-2014
Talent Show Judge, Plainfield East High School, 2012-2014
Volleyball Intermural Volunteer, 2013-2014

PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMEMT
& AWARDS
CAPE Bengal Teacher of the Year Award 2014
Student Nominated Teacher Appreciation Winner 2013
IHSA Cheer/Dance Coach Conference 2013 and 2014
Advanced Placement Institute for English Literature 2014