Christine M. Pykosz
Campus Address Home Address
1110 W. Nevada 205 Clearbrook Ct.
Urbana, Illinois 61801 Schaumburg, Illinois 60193
(217) 328-8535 (847) 891-6125
To obtain an elementary education degree and upon certification, teach in an elementary school, grades k-5.
James B. Conant High School, Hoffman Estates, IL 61111. Aug. 1998-May 2002. Graduated
with honors.
Student in Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sept. 2002-present.
GPA: 3.788
Instructional Aide for Extended School Year, School District 54, Schaumburg, IL.
Led an elementary classroom of children with learning disabilities and autism. Helped teach core subjects along with other basic
responsibilities. Summer 2004
Swim Lesson Instructor, Schaumburg Park District, Schaumburg, IL
Responsibilities included drawing up daily lesson plans, teaching specific skills, tracking progress, and placing children into appropriate
ability groups. Summers, 2002-2003
Employee, Children’s World Learning Center, Schaumburg, IL.
Responsibilities included supervising and caring for children ages seven to
eight after school. September 2001- February 2002
Tutor, Private Residence. Hoffman Estates, IL. Assisted child in the development of elementary math and English skills. February 2002- May 2002
Shadowed teachers at Lincoln Prairie Elementary School, Schaumburg, IL.
During visits observed and helped out at various grade levels including kindergarden, 3rd-4th split, 5th-6th split, and special education.
January 2003, 2004
Worked the University of Illinois Job Career Fair, District 54 booth. Aided Kathleen Polach, Asst. Superintendent of District 54, in collecting and organizing resumes. Spring 2003
Attended the Illinois Education Association/NEA Student Program Fall Conference in
Bloomington, Illinois. Attended several educational seminars and obtained professional resources and handouts. November 22-23, 2002
Lifeguard, Schaumburg Park District, Schaumburg, IL.
Responsibilities included supervising summer camps and the general public swimming as well as performing proper first aid when necessary. Summers 2002-2003.
Jamba Juice, Schaumburg Illinois, 60193.
Responsibilities included reconciling cash drawers, keeping inventory, and assisting customers. April 2000- August 2000.
James B. Conant High School
National Honors Society, Chair Person of Tickets and Ushering, 2000-2001, 2001-2002
A-Honor Roll/Academic Letter, 1998-2002
Foreign Language Award
Who’s Who in America’s High School Students
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dean’s List, University of Illinois, 2002-present.
James Scholar, University of Illinois, 2002-present.
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Fall 2003-2004.
Alpha Lambda Delta National Academic Honor Society, Fall 2003-2004.
SERVICE IN COMMUNITY, UNIVERSITY, OR COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONS
Epsilon Delta Professional Education Organization Philanthropy Committee, Fall 2002-present.
Student Education Association, Fall 2002-present.
Reader, Urbana grade schools, in collaboration with Library Book Drive, Winter
2002.
Shop with a Cop, Urbana Municipal Police Department, Urbana IL. Played with and helped needy children pick out Christmas Gifts,
December 2003.
Executive Board, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Membership Vice President, November 2003.
SPECIAL INTERESTS AND ABILITIES
Cheerleading, James B. Conant High School
Musical skills, member of school and church choir, performer in musicals
REFERENCES
Nancy Hertzog, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Special Education
Director, University Primary School
217-333-0260 (Department of Special Education)
217-333-3996 (University Primary School)
Kathleen H. Polach
Assistant Superintendent School District 54
Office 847-885-6730
Home 847-895-3755
Joan C. Nicholl
5th grade teacher, St. Hubert School
Office 847-885-7702
Home 847-301-0759