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EDUCATION

Moorhead State University, Moorhead, Minnesota

Bachelor of Science, Major: Special Education Minor: Speech Pathology,

Mild to Moderate Mentally Handicapped (MMMH) and Moderate to Severely Mentally Impaired (MSMI)

St Mary's University, Winona, Minnesota

Reading Teacher Certificate - one course left to be completed.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

*Performed with a music team for the Hennepin County Corrections Women’s Work House

*Volunteered at Anoka Hennepin Jail for 3.5 years teaching Social Skills and Relevant Life Skills classes.

*Worked with a ministry that fed the Homeless in Downtown Minneapolis.

ENTREPRENEURIAL AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

* Patented Product “Earring Assist”

* Developed online business (Revel Reign and Earring Assist)

* Dog Services (Walking, let outs, overnights, etc)

* Door Dash

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Homebound Special Education Teacher

Del Valle ISD- Del Valle TX Sept. 2022-Aug 2023

*Taught students of various ages that have special needs in their homes.

*Developed individual programs for each student to meet their individual goals.

Special Education Teacher Positions below:

Teachers on Call - St. Paul Public Schools Sept .2018- 2022

*Taught at various schools around the metro ages 3-5 and grades 3-5 reading to students who were level 1, 2 and 3., developmental, motor, social, communication skills. Substituted originally until winter break but was asked to stay on longer.

Teaching Temps-Minneapolis

*I taught at schools around the Twin Cities until Covid closed the schools down and the agency shut down.

Emily O.Goodrich-Grey Accelerated Charter School - Nov. 2012- May 2013

* Resource Room Teacher for students with delays in reading, math and social skills.

* Also worked with students that were in a self-contained room on functional skills.

* Service Coordination between professionals.

Oak View Middle School - Andover, Minnesota Oct. 2008-Aug. 2011

* Taught and case-managed students with moderate to severe developmental disabilities

* Functioned as an Individual Education Plan (IEP) team member.

* Monitored students’ progress

* Taught functional academics as well as life skills.

* Managed paraprofessionals.

* Service Coordination between professionals (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Autism Specialist, Developmental Adaptive Physical Education Instructor, Social Worker, Music Therapist etc.).

Washburn High School - Minneapolis, Minnesota Aug. 2006-Oct. 2008

* Case managed students with moderate to severe developmental disabilities.

* Coordinated team meetings with other professionals and worked as a team member.

* Wrote three year evaluations and Individual Education Plans (IEP's) with the IEP team and met all deadlines in a timely manner.

* Utilized Writing with Symbols, Board Maker and a variety of communication devices.

* Wrote grants for our cooking program and acquired money.

Anwatin Middle School - Minneapolis, Minnesota Aug. 2001-Aug. 2006

* Case managed students with moderate to severe developmental disabilities and worked as a team member.

* Wrote evaluations and Individual Education Plans (IEP's) with the IEP team and met all deadlines).

* Administered and scored various assessments including the Enderlee Severson, Brigance and Early Intervention Developmental Profile.

* Successfully wrote grants and acquired money for our program

Shakopee Junior High School - Shakopee, Minnesota Sept. 1999- Aug. 2001

* Taught life skills to students with moderate to profound developmental disabilities

* Successfully integrated students into regular education classrooms and in the community work sites.

* Designed work programs for several students.

* Case managed for special education students programs, coordinated meetings and services for students.

* Worked with a lot of professionals successfully to develop and influence student progress.

Homespun ECI - Kerrville Texas Aug. 1997-Jan. 1999

* Taught students ages 0-3 years of age who were delayed in areas of language, social and motor development or who exhibited atypical development

* Administered, scored and interpreted the Denver Developmental Screening Test, Early Intervention Developmental Profile, Rossetti and the Brigance

* Functioned as a trans-disciplinary member

* Developed the Individual Family Service Plan and monitored to see that the goals were carried out.

* Implemented the IFSP through home visits and service coordination.

Peterson Middle School - Kerrville Texas Aug. 1996-Aug. 1997

* Taught Math to students with learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral challenges

* Designed and implemented daily lessons and Individual Educational Plans.

* Tutored Students after school in all subject areas.

Austin Junior High School - San Juan, Texas Sept. 1990-May 1994

* Taught Life skills to students that had moderate to profound developmental disabilities.

* Incorporated the concept of “Normalization” through daily experiences.

* Wrote and Implemented Individual Education plans (IEP's) and monitored progress.

* Assessed abilities and evaluated progress.

* Managed staff members and trained them on student’s training needs.

Program Coordinator-QMRP

Friendship Incorporated, Fargo North Dakota Feb. 1989-Aug. 1990

* Managed the entire operation of group home for persons with developmental disabilities.

* Hired, monitored training and supervised a staff of 12-15 persons.

* Successfully passed state and federal surveys-(ACDD and ICF) monitoring.

* Conducted staff meetings six times per month.

Supportive Training Supervisor

Clay County Residence-Moorhead, Minnesota Feb. 1988-Feb. 1989

* Managed the care of residents that had disabilities in their own apartments.

* Responsible for managing individuals' finances,

* Set up medical appointments for the individuals in the home.

* Administered medication and charted in the log books.

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