Layna Erin Lupo

Chandler, Arizona
Phone: (480) 304-1478 Email: laynalupo@hotmail.com
Professional Portfolio: http://www.lupolportfolio.com

Education
The University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona 08/2016 to Present
Masters in Severe/ Profound Special Education, (Expected Graduation 05/2018)
The University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona 08/2013 to Present
Bachelors of Art in Psychology (Expected Graduation 05/2017)
Bachelors of Science in Mild and Moderate Special Education (Expected Graduation 05/2017)
Major GPA: 4.00
NES Certification Exam
Content Knowledge Special Education-Passed 01/2017
Assessment of Professional Knowledge-Elementary-Passed 12/2016

Education Internship Experience

Student Teaching at Empire High School: 9th-12th fully inclusive 01/2017 to 05/2017
Empire High School-Practicum: 9th-12th fully inclusive 08/2016 to 12/2016
Support students in general education classrooms, life skills, and implement behavioral plan
Modifying assignments, creating adaptations, and carry out lesson plans
Apollo Middle School (Title I School), 8th grade mathematics inclusion 01/2016 to 05/2016
Implement lesson plan for small groups during stations
Butterfield Elementary School 08/2015 to 12/2015
3rd-5th grade resource pull-out/ push-in for mathematics, language arts, and social studies
Scaffolding of assignment and instruction
Quail Run Elementary School 08/2015 to 12/2015
2nd grade resource pull-out for language arts used direct explicit instruction

Work Experience

Special Olympics, The Gilbert Roadrunners Unified Sports Team 05/2008 to Present
Coach and Volunteer
Nominated to attend the Special Olympics in Europe, March 2017, to exemplify unified athletics
Competed alongside individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities
Project FOCUS 01/2015 to 12/2016
Peer Mentor
Project FOCUS is a program at The University of Arizona that supports students with intellectual disabilities from the
ages of 18-21 in academic and campus life.
Facilitated and supported students academics by making accommodations and modifications
Mentored students on campus life, technology, and service learning
Encouraged and guided the students through their employment at various jobs

Barns Family Services 05/2016 to 08/2016

Accent on Family Care Services 01/2013 to 08/2014
Caregiver
Developed and implemented daily plans that would support the client in achieving social, life, physical, and
academic skills
Accomplishments, Activities, and Attributes

Proficient in American Sign Language Achieved over 700 volunteer hours 2010-2013
CPR and First Aid Certified Volunteer Aide in Special Education classes for 1st through
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint 12th grade 2009-2013
Volunteer for Best Buddies 2009-2013