Experience Nanny, The Stone Family; Buffalo Grove, IL
2012-Present Care for 2 children with autism, ages 6 and 10
Volunteer and Coach, Horsefeathers Therapeutic Riding NFP; Lake
Forest, IL 2010-Present Teach horseback riding lessons to
individuals with disabilities Assist in occupational therapy and
speech therapy sessions
Volunteer, Booker T. Washington STEM Academy; Champaign, IL
2014-2015 Assist in math and reading lessons in a first grade
classroom
Classroom Aide, Little Patriots Preschool; Lincolnshire, IL
2010-2013 Planned and taught Learning Center and Choice Time
activities Coordinated field trips Case Study Presentation on 4
year old child with autism
Alternative PE Leader, Stevenson High School; Lincolnshire, iL
2010-2013 Planned and taught physical education lessons for
students with physical and cognitive disabilities
Buddy, BGRA Buddy Baseball; Buffalo Grove, IL 2007-2013 Assisted
children ages 7-16 with physical and cognitive disabilities in a
game of baseball
Inclusion Aide, Northwest Special Recreation Association
(NWSRA); Rolling Meadows, IL 2011-2013 Assisted with the inclusion
of a 6 year old girl with cognitive disabilities into a park
district camp
Peer Mentor, Stevenson High School Best Buddies; Lincolnshire,
IL 2010-2011 Engaged in monthly social events and social plans with
a student with cognitive disabilities
Education University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL Bachelors
of Science in Special Education; GPA 3.64/4.0; Expected Graduation
2017
847-224-8201 [email protected]
1340 Fairfax Lane Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
LIBBY STAPLES
Skills Computers: Proficient in Microsoft Office Languages:
American Sign Language (beginner), Spanish (intermediate)
Certifications: Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
Activities Theta Chapter of Sigma Kappa Social Sorority,
2014-Present Alpha Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega Service
Fraternity, 2014-Present Illini Equestrians English Show team,
2013-Present Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society, 2013-Present Student
Education Association, 2013-Present Epsilon Delta Professional
Teaching Fraternity, 2013
Honors and Awards Recipient of the Walter F. Blaine Scholarship,
2013-Present Recipient of the James Newtwon Matthews Scholarship,
2013-Present James Scholar in the College of Education at the
University of Illinois, 2013-
Present
Chancellors Scholar at the University of Illinois, 2013-2014
Illinois State Scholar, 2013
