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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

-Providing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Specialist services for Aspen Academy in Savage, DaVinci Academy in Ham Lake, Excell Academy in Brooklyn Park, Fit Academy in Apple Valley, Cornerstone Montessori in St. Paul, and St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists in St. Paul-Previously provided ASD services for River Grove: A Marine Area School in Marine on St. Croix, Level Up Academy in White Bear Lake, Hmong College Prep Academy in St. Paul, Jane Goodall Environmental Sciences Academy in Wright County, Star of the North Academy in East Bethel, and Tesfa International School in Minneapolis-Collaborating with school special education teams to complete the ASD portions of initial evaluations, re-evaluations, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students in grades K-12

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

-Consulting with SPPS to develop Special Education Parent Academy curriculum with a goal of assisting parents in navigating SPPS and Special Education systems to become strong advocates for their child's education, make informed decisions, and help their child have success in school-Co-facilitating a 5 week session pilot program of Special Education Parent Academy, using the developed curriculum with a cohort of 8 parents

Brooklyn Park, Mn

- Monitoring due process paperwork and mentoring teachers in special education compliance- Leading Child Study Team meetings and collaborating student referrals for evaluation and special education services- Supporting teachers in creating efficient schedules and directing paraprofessionals- Collaborating with administration and service providers to develop special education systems

Eden Prairie, Mn

-Providing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Specialist services for New Discoveries Montessori Academy in Hutchinson, West Side Summit in St. Paul, Achieve Language Academy in St. Paul, Sojourner Truth Academy in Minneapolis, Natural Science Academy in St. Paul Park, Parnassus Preparatory Academy in Maple Grove, and Augsburg Fairview Academy in Minneapolis.-Collaborating with school special education teams to complete the ASD portions of initial evaluations, re-evaluations, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students in grades K-12-Administering and analyzing scores of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Second Edition (ADOS-2), Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (ASRS), and Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS), along with other evaluation procedures such as observations and interviews-Providing Special Education Coordinator services for Excell Academy for Higher Learning with duties similar to those listed under previous Special Education Coordinator position

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Independent contractor providing special education coordination services for Yinghua Academy, Bright Water Montessori, Prairie Seeds Academy and Metro Tech Academy.- Monitoring due process paperwork and mentoring teachers in special education compliance- Leading Child Study Team meetings and collaborating student referrals for evaluation and special education services- Supporting teachers in creating efficient schedules and directing paraprofessionals- Collaborating with administration and service providers to develop special education systems

Saint Paul, Mn

• Worked with students in an urban, high-needs school• Provided meaningful learning experiences and appropriate mainstreaming opportunities for students in K-3rd grade in federal settings 1,2, and 3• Integrated technology including iPads purchased through donations, voice-output communication devices, netbooks, computers, flip camera video, interactive whiteboard programs, and document camera into daily instruction and student activities to increase engagement and improve academic outcomes. • Collaborated closely with parents and families, regular education teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, ELL teachers, Gifted/Talented teachers, administration and outside agencies to provide cohesive services for all students• Wrote comprehensive Evaluations, Functional Behavior Assessments, IEPs, Behavior Intervention Plans, and progress reports with our team of professionals• Acted as Autism Program team lead to coordinate student transportation, facilitate paraprofessional payroll, create agendas and minutes for Autism Program meetings, and organize group field trips and events• Co-directed 3 spectacular plays and 2 concerts starring all Autism Program students, including "The Wizard of Oz," "The Lion King" (which attracted local media), and "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory"• Wrote and received a $3000 grant from Ecolab in 2010 for hands-on teaching materials to teach grade level concepts with a multi-sensory approach to students with varying learning styles• Volunteered with the district special education family liaison to develop successful district-wide monthly special education family resource meetings• Worked on action teams and committees throughout the school including: leadership team, staff handbook writing action team, Learner Support Team, special education child study team, Family Engagement Committee, PBIS behavior committee, Site Council, and PTA

• Co-wrote and received a $7500 grant from Saint Paul Foundation's Fund for Teachers to travel with a colleague to Nanchang, China for 6 weeks• Provided conversational English instruction to 60 Chinese students, ages 8 to adult, at Nanchang Institute of Technology for their summer English Institute through a volunteer program with Chinaconnect.com• Designed and taught innovative lessons and engaging activities to improve students' oral English skills

• Created individual learning activities in all subject areas for students with multiple disabilities• Utilized positive behavior supports to redirect and reinforce student behavior, and CPI procedures to respond in emergencies to unsafe aggressive student behavior.• Lead and directed a team of paraprofessionals throughout their daily responsibilities with students• Documented student progress data on IEP goals and objectives during summer services

Saint Paul, Mn

• Instructed K-2nd grade students with autism in federal setting 3 program• Engaged students in meaningful learning at their level using grade level standard in all subject areas, adapting material with visual strategies, technology, multi-sensory strategies, and positive behavior supports• Planned and collaborated closely with regular education teachers to co-teach and provide appropriate opportunities in the regular education classroom for our students• Efficiently organized and directed paraprofessional and student schedules to maximize learning opportunities based on individual needs• Developed strong and informative IEPs based on data and individual student needs in a timely manner• Effectively and respectfully communicated with families, administration, other teachers and paraprofessionals to advocate for the best interests of students• Cooperated with ELL staff and interpreters to provide programming for ELL students with autism.• Actively participated on school’s leadership team to develop school wide behavior systems and schedules• Earned two $1000 grants from Autism Society of Minnesota's Steps of Hope and organized fundraising to implement ASD family resource group meetings

Master'S Degree, Autism Spectrum Disorders

Special Education License K-12, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders And Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education License, Psychology Major, Communication Arts/Literature Licesnsure Area