LILY KANEFIELD

8310 Delcrest Dr. Saint Louis, MO. 63124

314.680.9574 lgkanefield@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Dedicated Senior at the University of Arizona majoring in Special Education and minoring in Business Administration, expected to graduate
In May 2017. Qualified to work with all students with mild to moderate disabilities, with a particular interest in students with emotional behavior disabilities.
Seeking a position teaching, inspiring, and motivating students with special needs. I am a very determined, open minded, hard working individual who
doesnt stop working until I have completed a job to the best of my ability.
EDUCATION:
The University of Arizona Fall 2013-Present
FIELD OF STUDY: Bachelor of Science in Mild/Moderate K-12 Special Education & Minor in Business Administration
HONORS AND AWARDS: Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies 2017 Outstanding Student Teacher Award, Academic Year Academic
Distinction, Deans list honorable mention, Deans List, Arizona Excellence Tuition Award, Alpha Epsilon Phi Executive Member of the Year.
CERTIFICATIONS: 051 Assessment of Professional Knowledge-Elementary (Score: 283), 601 Special Education (Score: 265)

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:
Student Teacher Spring Semester 2017
J.B. Wright Elementary School, Tucson Unified School District Tucson, AZ.
Worked full time in a resource room serving a caseload of 18 students, grades 3 -5 with specific learning disabilities, autism, emotional
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disturbance, and English Language Learners.

Lead IEPs, communicated with parents, collaborated with all faculty members, and was in full take over of the classroom for 6 weeks.

Student Intern Fall Semester 2016

Rivera Elementary School, Sunnyside School District 12 Tucson, AZ.
Collaborated with a teacher and two para-educators in a 4th grade classroom with eight students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.
Worked one on one with students on reading, writing, and mathematic assignments.

Student Intern Spring Semester 2016

Sierra Middle School, Sunnyside School District 12 Tucson, AZ.
Differentiated material for 6th and 7th grade students in an inclusion math and ELA setting.
Completed multiple FBA projects on students in the class and implemented behavior management plans in a resource and inclusion setting.

Student Intern Fall Semester 2015

Flowing Wells High School, Flowing Wells Unified School District 8 Tucson, AZ.
Supervised students in an Independent Living Skills classroom (with moderate to severe disabilities) at diverse work settings.
Conducted lessons and activities to teach students skills in banking, cooking, cleaning, and other necessary independent living skills.

Volunteer Spring Semester 2015

Safford K-8 Magnet International Baccalaureate World School , Tucson Unified School District Tucson, AZ.
Delivered and adapted lessons in addition, subtraction, reading, and spelling to students in an inclusive Kindergarten class.

EMPLOYMENT AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor/Fitness Instructor May 2011-Jan 2017
Center of Clayton Saint Louis, MO.

Social Standards Board Member Fall Semester 2016

Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority Tucson, AZ.

Childcare Provider/Personal Assistant Summer 2014,2016

Silverman Family Saint Louis, MO.

Vice President of New Member Education Nov 2014-Jan 2016

Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority Tucson, AZ.

Lead Counselor/Office Assistant May 2015-Aug 2015

Camp Emeth Saint Louis, MO.

Campus Representative Dec 2014-May 2015

One Greek Tucson, AZ.
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS:
MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, First Aid & CRP Certified Lesson Planning
PowerPoint IEP Writing/Implementation Lesson Differentiation
Windows 7 & Mac OS Transition Planning Behavior Management