Flower Resume
Flower Resume
Flower Resume
Education
The University of Arizona I Tucson, AZ August 2018 to Present
Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Severe and Multiple Disabilities
Anticipated graduation May of 2019
Work Experience
WorkAbility I Tucson, AZ September 2016 to Present
Employment Specialist
Aide individuals with disabilities in the employment process. Responsibilities include teaching employment
readiness classes, helping members create a resume and references, preparing members for interviews, and
delivering job coaching services to individuals that are employed.
United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona I Tucson, AZ September 2016 to December 2017
Direct Care Worker
Provide respite and caregiving services such as bathing, feeding, and hygiene needs to individuals with disabilities.
Professional Experience
Student Teaching I Tucson, AZ January 2018 to May 2018
Empire High School
Emily Flower
4508 N Via Entrada Apt. #85
Tucson, AZ 85718
(480) 201-4241
emilyflower@email.arizona.edu
emilyflowerportfolio.com
Completed student teaching in an inclusive, life skills, and transition to work setting. Independently taught a
functional mathematics class to students whose instructional levels range from pre-kindergarten to third grade.
Gained experience using a two-person Hoyer Lift.
Supervising Practitioner: Sarah Robison Email: robisons@vailschooldistrict.org
Practicum I Tucson, AZ September 2017 to December 2017
Flowing Wells High School
Self-contained, life skills classroom. Learned about transition services for students upon completion of high school.
Worked with the transition specialist to develop action plans and refer to agencies. Incorporated coaching skills into
the classroom by aiding students with completing their assigned jobs in the cafeteria.
Cooperating Teacher: Mimi Lawton Email: Mimi.Lawton@fwusd.org
Practicum I Tucson, AZ January 2017 to May 2017
Sierra Middle School
Self-contained classroom with students with mild disabilities. Gained experience with adapting the general
education curriculum. Identified target behaviors and conducted ABC analyses with students to evaluate the
function of behaviors. Taught a successful mathematics lesson independently.
Cooperating Teacher: Katrissa Waters Email: katrissaw@susd12.org
Practicum I Tucson, AZ September 2016 to December 2016
Marana High School
Self-contained classroom with students with mild to moderate disabilities. Gained knowledge and experience with
providing students with necessary accommodations and modifications to access the general education curriculum.
Worked individually with students on applied mathematics skills using money math concepts.
Cooperating Teacher: Brett Secemski Email: B.D.Secemski@maranausd.org
Certifications
Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certification Issued May 2018
Standard Professional Mild/Mod Spec Ed, K-12
Structured English Immersion Endorsement, PreK-12
Prevention and Support Training Completed November 2017
Direct Care Worker Certification Issued September 2016
Article 9 Certification Issued September 2016
First Aide, CPR, and AED Certification Issued September 2016
Fingerprint Clearance Card Issued November 2014
Recognitions
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition November 2017
Issued by U.S. Representative Martha McSally in honor of being nominated for the 2017 Building Bridges
Employment Specialist of the Year Award.
Certificate of Appreciation for Community Service April 2014
Awarded by former Arizona Governor Janice Brewer for dedication to improving the lives of others through
volunteer service and for completing over 1,000 hours of community service.
The President’s Volunteer Service Award February 2014
Presented by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) on behalf of former U.S. President
Barack Obama for an outstanding number of community service hours.
Emily Flower
4508 N Via Entrada Apt. #85
Tucson, AZ 85718
(480) 201-4241
emilyflower@email.arizona.edu
emilyflowerportfolio.com
Professional References
Vanessa Zuber
Director of Employment Services
WorkAbility Program
Supervisor
520-344-8217
vzuber@ucpsa.org
Hannah Woelke
Curriculum Services Coordinator
WorkAbility Program
Supervisor
520-344-8241
hwoelke@ucpsa.org
Julie Williams
Employment Services Coordinator
WorkAbility Program
Supervisor
520-344-8250
jwilliams@ucpsa.org
Sarah Robison
Inclusion Specialist
Vail Unified School District
Cooperating Mentor Teacher for Student Teaching
217-259-6807
robisons@vailschooldistrict.org
Chrystale Fulayter
Program Coordinator
Dorrance Scholarship Programs
Scholarship Advisor
480-405-2410
cfulayter@dorrancescholarship.org