1. Colleen Gorecki
6527 MacArthur Drive | Woodridge, IL 60517 | 630.297.2420 | goreckicolleen@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
Illinois State University Normal, IL
Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies August 2013 – December 2016
Sequence: Human and Educational Services
Cumulative GPA: 3.93; Dean’s List: 6 Semesters - Summa Cum Laude
Augustana College Rock Island, IL
Earned 34.7 Credit Hours August 2012 – May 2013
Dean’s List: 3 Trimesters
INTERNSHIP & RELATED EXPERIENCES:
Sugar Creek Elementary School Normal, IL
Practicum Intern January 2015 – March 2015
Preschool Individualized General Education Classroom, Diverse student
population: urban, 56.8% low income, 40.3% minority
 Assisted in creating lesson plans, managing behavior, and developing goals
 Collaborated with a cooperating teacher ; collected performance and behavior data
 Created and delivered instruction in language arts, mathematics, science, physical development, the arts,
and social/emotional development
South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR) Downers Grove, IL
Inclusion Aide May 2014 – August 2016
 Assisted individuals with disabilities at various park district programs, including sports, pre-school, and
other special events
Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park Woodridge, IL
Private Swim Instructor May 2008 – August 2016
 Planned and organized lesson time for maximum efficiency
 Promoted positive public relations by communicating with parents before and after class
 Provided competent, safe instruction to teach children to swim
Lifeguard
 Provided emergency care and treatment
 Certified in First Aid and CPR
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Student Access and Accommodations, Illinois State University Normal, IL
Volunteer; January 2016 – Present
Show Choir, Illinois State University Normal, IL
Member; January 2014 – May 2016
Redbird Reader’s Adult Literacy Program, Illinois State University Normal, IL
Volunteer; January 2015
Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline, Illinois State University Chicago, IL
Volunteer; April 2014
Best Buddies, Illinois State University Normal, IL
Volunteer; September 2013 – September 2014

2. Polar Plunge Bloomington, IL
Participant, Fundraiser; January 2014, February 2015
Cantilena Music Ensemble, Augustana College Rock Island, IL
Member; September 2012 – May 2013
Spring Operetta, Augustana College Rock Island, IL
Performer; April 2013
Student-Directed Ten Minute Plays, Augustana College Rock Island, IL
Performer; November 2012
All Access Choir, Downers Grove North High School Downers Grove, IL
Co-founder; 2009 – 2012
HONORS & AWARDS:
Recipient, The Larry and Patricia Stagen Endowed Teaching Scholarship; Augustana General Music
Scholarship; Augustana Dean’s Scholarship; Abbey Lynn Nelson Scholarship; Downers Grove Junior
Women’s League Scholarship
Photograph selected, Inspired Work: Alex Reside Exhibition April 2016