Group Facilitator Special Education
Resume:
Connie Gretsch
Special Education
Expressive arts and Art Therapist/ Madison, TN 37115
adt3gb@r.postjobfree.com
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Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Education
M. A. in Psychotherapy and Counseling/Art therapy
Adler Graduate School - Minneapolis, MN
2010
M. Ed. in Creative Arts
Lesley University - Cambridge, MA
2004
Training in Clothing & Costume Design
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN
December 1988 to 1993
B.S. in Art and Biology
Special education: k-12
Work Experience- Teacher
Special education teacher
Redlake School District September 2021-May-2022 Revise
● Student focus
● Instructional leadership: Adept at data analysis and extracting insights; holds expertise in school and statewide academic standards and assessments; possesses ability to translate student mastery requirements into instructional plans and strategies; understands application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies to ensure student mastery of content
● Performance management: Demonstrated student achievement results from teachers a leaders that he/she manages and coaches
● People management and motivational skills: Ability to manage and motivate others within his/her direct reporting line as well as across a school building; strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfort with giving and receiving feedback
● Builds Trust: Builds trust with all members of the school team by listening to everyone and delegating responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner
● Cultural competence: Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments that honor and support a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives among students and adults
● Self-Awareness: Is open to feedback and is reflective of themselves and team
● Problem solver: Solutions-oriented and thinks creatively about how to solve problems in a complex, fast-moving environment
● Accountability: Holds all members of the school team accountable to student outcomes; engages in difficult conversations in effective and timely manner
Early childhood substitute teacher
Childcare Matters - Nashville, TN
February 2020 to April 2021
follow the direction of the director and lead teacher when working with the children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Supervising learning activities during play indoor and outdoor environments. Observing and documenting the process and problem-solving experiences of the children. Participating in care and hygiene practices. Qualities flexible, adaptable, caring,a and observant Part-time Early Childhood Educator
Willow and Sprout Early Childhood center - Minneapolis, MN January 2015 to April 2017
Duties:
● Designing and conducting visual and sensory art experiences
● Theater expression curriculum ( combining acting, movement, music and costume construction)
● Daily scheduled social, motor, cognitive, and language teaching with caring duties
Secondary Special Education Teacher and art/science teacher El-Colegio Charter School project-based - Minneapolis, MN August 2003 to August 2006
● Special education referrals, testing, written reports, IEP meetings, and goal setting.
● Designing educational and transitional plans
● Incorporating the arts into the student's daily activities in project-based format
● Designed lesson plans for reading and math disabilities, incorporating assistive technology.
● Supervised special education paraprofessionals.
● Team-taught with visiting artists
● costume and set designer for a children's theater company
● Set up a recording studio
● Created and taught: Acting for television
● Taught painting, drawing fabric design and filmmaking The case manager and teacher of adolescent patients Children's Residential Treatment Center
1994 to 2003
Initiated an Art program that integrated with academic program
● Addressed long and short term planning goals for students
● Evaluated student's progress on a continuous basis
● Developed classroom management for the resource room and general education
● Worked effectively with parents, teachers and paraprofessionals
● Maintained accurate student records and prepared reports for IEP meetings in a timely fashion
● Team-taught in a cooperative learning environment.
● Designed and implemented technology program for Minneapolis Schools Hospital Agency
Work Experience- Art Therapist
Marriage and Family Therapy /Art Therapy:
● Pillsbury House Integrated Health Center, Minneapolis, Minn. 2010-2011
-Started first art therapy program
-Individual/Group facilitator
● Pathways- Minneapolis,
Mindfulness and the Visual Arts -Group facilitator
● Eastside Neighborhood Center, 1700 2nd sty. N. E., Minneapolis, Minnesota 2008-2009
Developing and conducting Art therapy sessions and Psychotherapy with clients that are court-ordered to participate at this Adult Family Violence Center
● Restoration Counseling and Community Services, Minneapolis, Minn, 2012-13 Art Therapist
Group Facilitator
● St. Stephens, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2013
Art therapist
Group Facilitator
● Correctional Transitional Systems, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota 2009-2010 Art Therapist
Group facilitator
● Residential Treatment St. Peter, Minnesota 2010-2012 Group facilitator for modified programming
Related Experiences
● Reggio Inspired Network of Minnesota-2013
● Workshop Facilitator
● Minneapolis Museum of Art -2014
● Intuitive art expression workshop and group facilitator
● Minnesota Humanities Organization- Graphic Facilitation
● International Expressive Arts Therapy Association- Graphic Facilitation-2013
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