GRETCHEN HOMME
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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.