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Gracie EIGHNER

Scottsdale,AZ

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

3rd Grade Special Education Teacher

John Greer Elementary School
Hoopeston, IL
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Create engaging, accessible lesson plans that adapt general education material to meet students’ specific learning and developmental requirements
  • Establish a positive, structured classroom environment focused on fostering independence, confidence, and social-emotional development in students
  • Utilize behavior management strategies and proactive interventions to create a supportive learning space tailored to each student’s needs

RtI Teacher

Maple Elementary School
Hoopeston, IL
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Implemented targeted reading and math interventions to support students in kindergarten through second grade who are struggling to meet grade-level benchmarks
  • Provided small-group instruction and one-on-one support to reinforce key concepts, address misconceptions, and build students’ confidence and proficiency in reading and math
  • Monitored students’ progress through ongoing assessment and data analysis, adjusting intervention plans as needed to ensure continuous growth and improvement

Facility Assistant

UIUC Campus Recreation
Champaign, IL
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Monitored the fitness areas and general building areas of the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) and Campus Recreation Center East (CRCE)
  • Maintained, organized, and cleaned the fitness and sports equipment
  • Addressed the needs of patrons and responded to any injuries that occurred

Life Enrichment Intern

Clark Lindsey Village - Meadowbrook Health Center
Urbana, IL
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Planned, coordinated, and implemented a variety of recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance the quality of life and well-being of elderly residents
  • Conducted individual assessments to identify each resident’s interests, preferences, and needs in order to tailor activities that would promote engagement and socialization
  • Facilitated group activities as well as provided one-on-one support and companionship to residents, fostering meaningful relationships with each of them

Preschool Teacher

The Scottsdale School
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Facilitated a positive and nurturing classroom environment wherein each student felt valued and included
  • Utilized a variety of teaching strategies, including hands-on activities, play based learning, and storytelling, to engage students and promote active learning
  • Implemented behavior management techniques and positive reinforcement strategies to promote prosocial behaviors and conflict resolution skills among students

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Sciences

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Accomplishments

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL

  • Dean's List
  • James Scholar

Hoopeston Area High School

Hoopeston, IL

  • Valedictorian
  • National Honors Society
  • Illinois State Scholar

Volunteer Work

Feeding Our Kids

Champaign, IL

August 2019-May 2023

  • Assembled and packed nutritious food bags for children and families facing food insecurity in the local community
  • Coordinated and delivered food supplies to schools, churches, and directly to families in need
  • Built trust and positive relationships with families and community partners through consistent, thoughtful service

Timeline

3rd Grade Special Education Teacher

John Greer Elementary School
08.2024 - 05.2025

RtI Teacher

Maple Elementary School
10.2023 - 05.2024

Life Enrichment Intern

Clark Lindsey Village - Meadowbrook Health Center
08.2022 - 12.2022

Preschool Teacher

The Scottsdale School
06.2022 - 08.2022

Facility Assistant

UIUC Campus Recreation
08.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Health Sciences

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

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