Leanne Abushar

|3507 N. Pine Grove Ave. Apt. 3, Chicago, IL 60657|

|313.461.2858|
|abusharl@msu.edu|
|www.linkedin.com/in/leanneabushar/|




EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, August 2013
Major: Special Education-Learning Disabilities
Deans List 3 Semesters
Study Abroad: Society and Ecology, Kenya, Africa-Summer 2011
12 Post-Graduate Credits Fall 2013-Spring 2014

Master of Arts, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, projected graduation December 2015
Major: Special Education w/ an endorsement in Autism Spectrum Disorders

CREDENTIALS
MICHIGAN - Certification: Elementary Education K-5; Endorsements: Special Education Learning Disabilities K-12;
Language Arts K-8
ILLINOIS - Certification: Learning Behavior Specialist I (K-12), Elementary Education (pending)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Catalyst-Maria High School Chicago, IL
August 2014-October 2014
Grade Level: 11
th
grade co-taught and direct instruction classrooms (English/Writing)
Co-taught college-level writing class and English III class
Participated in 7 Habits and Leader in Me training
Utilized vision plan and classroom management plan for effective teaching
Differentiated instruction based on IEPs for general education curriculum

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Leslie Middle School Leslie, MI
January 2014-May 2014
Grade Level: 6
th
grade self-contained classroom
Co-taught in the general education setting in all four core subjects
Organized and conducted in-service program for intern teachers
Facilitated and planned hands-on science field trip to Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing, MI
Engaged in professional development programs

Leslie Middle School Leslie, MI
August 2013-December 2013
Grade Level: 5
th
and 8
th
grade resource and co-taught classrooms
Co-taught with special education and general education teachers
Developed PBIS and behavior management programs
Engaged in professional development programs
Led an IEP meeting and wrote IEPs
CPI trained
Participated in Highfields Reaching Higher after-school enrichment program

PRE-INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Bennett Elementary School Detroit, MI
June 2013-July 2013
Grade Level: 5
th
grade
Competitive MSU-DPS Urban Immersion Fellowship Program
Co-taught with teacher to integrate science and social studies with mathematics and language arts
Provided multi-sensory instruction to facilitate needs of ELL students

Wexford Montessori Academy Lansing, MI
September 2012- May 2013
Grade Level: Pre-K/Kindergarten
Taught engaging, hands-on lessons in social studies, science, mathematics, and language arts
Facilitated overnight camping field trip
Wrote and implemented a Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan

O.W. Holmes K-8 School Detroit, MI
June 2012-July 2012
Grade Level: 3
rd
and 6
th
grades
Selective MSU-DPS Urban Immersion Fellowship Program
Assisted teachers with summer literacy and math program
Designed lessons for small groups of ELL students



Pleasant View Magnet School Lansing, MI
September 2011- December 2011
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Worked one-on-one with student to evaluate and assess progress in literacy over a semester

Howe School Dearborn, MI
December 2010- January 2011
Grade Level: Multi-age CI Classrooms (students aged between 8-20 years)
Implemented IEPs and worked one-on-one with students
Participated in adapted physical education classes with students


RELATED WORK/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Childrens Hospital of Michigan Foundation Detroit, MI
December 2012
Volunteer
Helped with preparation and execution of one of the hospitals largest holiday gift-giving events, including Snowpile

Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
October 2011-May 2012
Personal Care Assistant
Assisted woman with muscular dystrophy with daily procedures, including operation of Hoyer lift

LEADERSHIP
Greek Week Leadership Team
Assistant Director of Sponsorship December 2012 April 2013
o Worked with multiple local businesses to fund events and selected charities

Member of Student Council for Exceptional Children -September 2012-May 2013

Alternative Spring Break - Texas, Compassion United, March 2012

Dance Marathon - March 2012, February 2013

American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Co-Chair December 2011 -February 2012

Member for Student Michigan Education Association (SMEA) - September 2011-May 2012

Member of STOMP! (Students Taking on Malaria Prevention) July 2011 May 2013

Member of the Michigan State University Womens Glee Club January 2011 May 2011

Member of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women, Michigan Gamma Chapter September 2010-Present
Vice President of Philanthropy December 2011 December 2012
o Managed a $15,000 budget
o Organized philanthropic events and promoted local philanthropies
o Set up Service Sister of the Month program
o Received the highest award given to chapters for community service and philanthropic work
Historian September 2011- January 2011

HONORS AND AWARDS
Federal TEACH Grant recipient; Julie A. Ibbetson Memorial Scholarship; Omer E. Robbins scholarship (four-year recipient);
Phi Beta Delta International Honors Society; National Honor Society; French National Honor Society; National Society for High
School Scholars




REFERENCES (others by request)

Bette Jo Brubaker
Michigan State University
Field Instructor
brubak15@msu.edu

Jay Vandercook
Leslie Middle School
6
th
grade Teacher
vandercj@lesliek12.net

Jeanmarie Hunt
Leslie Middle School
Special Education Teacher
jhunt@lesliek12.net

Carol Franz
Leslie Middle School
Principal
cfranz@lesliek12.net