1. ANN PALMERSON
aapalme@ilstu.edu
847.648.1825
511 Otto Way, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
EDUCATION
Illinois State University Graduated Dec. 2016
B.S. Sociology,Focusin Special Education Cumulative GPA 3.65
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS Office, Adobe Photoshop,Cameras (Film/Digital), Elmo Projectors, Smart Boards, LCD Projectors, SPSS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Friends of Marlene Hetzel Palmerson Cancer Foundation, Chicago, IL
Committee Member Oct. 2010 - Present
 Collaborated with Northwestern Memorial Foundation to provide support services for cancer patients
 Organized fundraising events by developing themes, coordinating logistics, and overseeing volunteersign up
 Maintained relationships with businessesto organize events and encourage contribution to the foundation
 Coordinated a young professionals committee within the organization
 Helped raise over $425,000 since the organization’s inception
Save the Children Action Network, Normal, IL
Student AmbassadorIntern and Campus Organizer Aug. 2016 - Dec. 2016
 Facilitated support for early education and head start programs
 Lead organization efforts for school-sponsored events
 Promoted the organization through social media
 Interviewed Illinois State Senator Tammy Duckworth about early education
Nanny / Caregiver, Normal, Illinois 2015 - 2016
 Advocated for a 22 year old male with severe cerebral palsy
 Performed medical care, monitored medication, facilitated transport,and provided companionship
Nanny / Caregiver, Glenview, Illinois 2013 - 2015
 Watched over a 4 year old male with severe behavior disorder and his 6 year old sister
 Assisted in the development of life skills
 Designed age appropriate activities for children
PRE-PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Northpoint Elementary School, Normal, Illinois
Student Teacher Mar. 2016 - Jul. 2016
 Co-taught 1st, 2nd, and 4th graders in math, reading, and writing
 Created specialized, age-specific lesson plans for different classes
Bloomington High School, Normal, Illinois
Student Teacher Sept. 2014 - Mar. 2015
 Facilitated English, government, and consumer education classes for high schoolstudents
with emotional and behavioral disabilities
 Developed curriculums for classes
VOLUNTEER HISTORY
Best Buddies, Northbrook, IL 2008 - 2016
Special Olympics, Wilmette, IL and Peoria, IL 2007 - 2016
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Glenview, IL 2005 - 2016
EXTRACURRICULAR
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Service Sorority
IllinoisState University 2014 - 2016
Recognition Award for Peer Mentoring
Glenbrook South High School Jul. 2012
Athletic Leadership Conference
Glenbrook South High School Aug. 2011