1. Jennifer Chedister
1301 Cadwell Dr. Bloomington, IL
(773) 456-1141
jchedister@gmail.com
C A R E E R O B J E C T I V E
To utilize my knowledge and skills gained from my education and personal experience to be a
valuable addition to your staff, school, and community. To contribute in creating an
educational environment that encourages students to develop academically, socially, and
emotionally according to their individual needs.
E D U C A T I O N
Northeastern IL University
M.A., LBS1 Special Education
 3.8 GPA
 Completed edTPA
DePaul University
B.A., Psychology/Creative Arts Therapy
 Dean’s List all semesters, Golden Key Honor Society, National Honor Society in
Psychology.
L I S C E N C E / C E R T I F I C A T I O N
 Professional Educators License
 Illinois Learning Behavior Specialist 1
 Middle School Endorsement Social Sciences
 Middle School Endorsement Art

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Experience
Special Ed Teacher | JCFS Therapeutic Day School
01/2016 – 06/2016
Taught students with special needs, emotional and behavioral needs in a therapeutic self-
contained setting. Helped in high stress situations and assisted in diffusing potentially
dangerous situations. Created curriculum and individualized lesson plans.
Student Teaching | Vaughn Occupational High School
09/2015– 12/2015
Taught, co-taught, created lessons, and created visual anchors in two junior English classes
and four senior Economics classes for students with moderate cognitive disabilities.
Web Design | Freelance Web Design/e-Education/e-Learning
12/2011– Current
Manage online middle and high school academic courses in various learning management
system applications.
Buyer/Sales | Deal Genius
12/2009 – 11/2011
Researched and analyzed sales. Purchased products for our ecommerce website and eBay
daily deals. Built new relationships with suppliers and additional ecommerce contacts.
Special Ed Teaching Assistant | Northside Learning Center
09/2006 – 09/2008
Supported and assisted students with special needs in the classroom and in the community.
Helped in high stress situations.
Therapeutic Rec Aide | Chicago Park District
09/2005 – 09/2006
Supported and assisted students with special needs at the park and in the community.
ABA Therapy | Little City Foundation
09/2004 – 10/2005
Supported and assisted individuals with special needs at home and in the community.

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Respite Care | Anixter Center
10/2003 – 06/2006
Supported and assisted students with special needs at the park and in the community.
Art Therapy Assistant/Intern | The Art Experience
05/2004 – 09/2004
Assisted in Spring and Summer Art Therapy Sessions focused on helping children and adults
with emotional needs use art to help express themselves and communicate.
References
 Lily Feliciano | Cooperating Teacher During Student Teaching - (773) 534-3600
 Noel McNally | Principal Vaughn – (773) 534-3600
 Stacy Sherwood | Customer Service/Marketing Manager Deal Genius - (773) 276-1001
 Megan Hall | Teacher Northside Learning Center - (773) 534-5180
V O L U N T E E R E X P E R I E N C E
 Special Olympics-Fund Raising and assisting at sporting events
 Chicago Park District-Helped individuals with special needs during community activities
and everyday therapeutic recreation activities.
 The Crib-Serving food and helping individuals at shelter adjust during bedtime
 Psychology Research at DePaul University-“Stress, Psychology Symptoms, and Minority
Youth”