Jacy Shoener
Professional Summary: I am a motivated and dedicated individual, with 17 years of experience in Early Childhood and Early Intervention. I can communicate in American Sign Language and I know a little Spanish. I am experienced in assessment, service plan development, direct intervention, home program development, coordination of services, crisis intervention, and working to maximize a child’s potential.

EDUCATION
• Northern Illinois University: MA in Deafness Rehabilitation Counseling, August 2000, with a GPA of 4.0, having also achieved Certified Rehabilitation Counselor status
• University of Texas at Austin: BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Deafness Studies, May 1996, with a GPA of 3.65
• UCLA Extension: Early Childhood Education Certification for 15 credit hours, 1990

PROFESSIONAL AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Sole Proprietor, Professional Home Daycare Provider
IDEAL Home Daycare: January 2009 – August 2011
• Provided care for up to 8 children (0-10 years), including children with special needs
• Facilitated interaction and problem solving amongst children with varied needs and skills
• Coordinated meals, learning opportunities, and field trips
Developmental Therapist/Hearing Specialist
Certified, Independent Contractor with the State of Illinois, March 2003 – June 2010
• Assessed children, individually and collaboratively, using the Battelle Developmental Inventory and the SKI-HI: Language Development Scale, to determine eligibility, strengths, and challenges
• Developed Individualized Family Services Plans (IFSP), considering family and state guidelines
• Provided in-home intervention, using appropriate strategies, activities, materials, and equipment
• Created written therapy and progress reports, and developed therapeutic home programs
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Child and Family Connections, May 2000 – February 2003
• Managed an initial and ongoing caseload of over 70 children at any given time
• Arranged for evaluations, meetings, and therapeutic services
Support Staff
Little Friends, Community Living Division, May 1999 – December 1999
Center on Deafness, September 1997 – August 1998
Preschool Teacher
Texas School for the Deaf, August 2011 –October 2011
Creative World Learning Center, April 1993 – August 1995
Central Peninsula Church, September 1992 – January 1993
Hoover Children's Center, January – August 1992
First Step Nursery School, June 1990 – January 1992
Canyon Kids Infant & Toddler Center, September – November 1990
Summer Nanny for a Deaf Child
The Layton Family, May 1996 – September 1996
Volunteer & Internship Experience
Fearn Elementary School: Volunteer, September 2007 – May 2011
Aurora Education Center & Fox Tech Center: Graduate Intern, Spring 2000
Office of Rehabilitation Services: Practicum Student, Fall 1999
Little Friends: The Bridge High School: Volunteer, Spring 1999
Program for the Hearing Impaired, Northern Illinois University: Volunteer, Fall 1998
Texas School for the Deaf & Austin Independent School District: Undergraduate Intern, Spring 1996
Texas School for the Deaf: Volunteer, September 1993 – May 1995