Andie Albers
Red Wing
Summary
Friendly and approachable special education professional with experience supporting students from early childhood through elementary school. Skilled in lesson delivery, literacy intervention, behavior support, and IEP implementation. Enjoys building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues, and creating a positive, structured classroom environment. Curious and eager to learn, open to trying new strategies and approaches to help students succeed.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Student Teacher
Mankato Area Public Schools
Eagle Lake, MN
01.2025 - 05.2026
- Provide small group reading, math, writing, and social emotional instruction in an elementary resource setting
- Primarily support students in grades K–2
- Deliver targeted literacy intervention through RTI group
- Implement district curriculum aligned with students’ IEP goals
- Monitor student progress to support learning
- Support behavior plans and maintain a structured, positive learning environment
- Attend IEP meetings and collaborate with families and team members
- Currently responsible for planning and teaching most lessons as a paid resident educator
Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional
Mankato Area Public Schools
Mankato, MN
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Provided individualized support to preschool students receiving special education services
- Assisted students with daily living skills, including toileting, feeding, mobility, and structured transitions
- Used visual supports, modeling, and prompting strategies to encourage communication and independence
- Supported social-emotional development through structured play and guided peer interactions
- Reinforced communication and behavior goals during daily routines and classroom activities
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and related service providers to support student growth
- Left position to complete full-time student teaching experience
Special Ed Paraprofessional
Kids Junction
Red Wing, MN
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Supported children with disabilities in an inclusive, play-based childcare environment
- Applied behavior management strategies and individualized supports to meet sensory, communication, and emotional needs
- Built strong relationships with students to increase engagement, independence, and self-advocacy skills
- Facilitated structured play activities targeting social skills, cooperation, and conflict resolution
- Assisted with supervision during daily programming and summer field trips
- Partnered with lead staff to ensure consistency, safety, and student success across school-year and summer programming
Education
Bachelor of Science - SPED Academic And Behavioral Strategist
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN05-2026
Skills
- IEP Implementation
- Communication with Students, Staff, and Families
- Lesson Delivery
- Handling Stress and Staying Calm in Challenging Situations
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Reinforcement
- Behavior Support
- Social-Emotional Support
- Classroom & Group Management
- Helping Students Follow Routines
- Supporting Learning Activities
- Building Relationships with Students
Timeline
Special Education Student Teacher
Mankato Area Public Schools
01.2025 - 05.2026
Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional
Mankato Area Public Schools
09.2023 - 12.2025
Special Ed Paraprofessional
Kids Junction
10.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - SPED Academic And Behavioral Strategist
Minnesota State University, Mankato