Ellie Skogsberg
St. Paul
Summary
Forward-thinking professional experienced working in educational settings. Focused on building connections with students and families to strengthen engagement and help young children reach their full potential. Passionate about an anti-bias approach to early childhood education and serving others by creating a warm environment conducive to openness and growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Community Child Care Center
St. Paul
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborates with co-teacher and staff in providing a warm and nurturing environment for preschool children and their families, while assisting children in gaining independence.
- Helps guide children's behavior by setting limits consistently, using a positive, and developmentally appropriate approach, in accordance with the center's philosophies.
- Works closely to support a culturally diverse staff and students in accordance with the school's strong anti-bias philosophy.
- Learned and practiced effective communication skills with children ages 2-4 years to support their learning and development in the classroom.
- Gained skills in working closely with, and communicating effectively with, families in developing individualized plans for children, while supporting families in caring for their children.
Clinical Intern
Birth To Three Clinic
Minneapolis
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assists the team of doctors in full assessments of early childhood mental health by participating in a modified strange situation, and taking notes on key parent and child behaviors.
- Collaborate with the team to conceptualize, diagnose, and make recommendations for patients and families.
- Organize the workspace and patient rooms, as well as clean and sanitize following appointments, to maintain a clean and safe environment for employees and patients.
- Developed an understanding of how parent-child relationships, stress, and trauma can impact early childhood mental health.
- Practiced interpersonal communication skills to build rapport with families, and make them feel safe and welcome.
Education
Master of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development (IECMH)
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN09.2022
Skills
- Child development
- Family and staff communication
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Inclusive practices
- Training and mentoring
- Behavior modeling
- Family engagement
- Special needs students
- Social-emotional learning training
Certification
Certified Attachment & Biobehavioral Catch-up Parent Coach 7/23/25
CPR Certified, American Red Cross, 06/14/22, 06/14/23
Leadership Experience
- Lead Preschool Teacher - leading students and staff through daily routines, supporting students' learning, and making decisions in classroom organization and curriculum.
- National Honors society member, 09/17, 05/19, Volunteered 100 hours through the Westonka Youth Softball Association., Helped prepare, organize, and facilitate various school sponsored events.
- Softball Captain, 01/19, 05/19, Served as team captain for the Mound Westonka High School varsity softball team., Effectively communicated with a diverse group of athletes, coaches, and game officials., Exhibited excellent teamwork and a strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
Timeline
Clinical Intern
Birth To Three Clinic
06.2022 - 08.2022
Lead Teacher
Community Child Care Center
02.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development (IECMH)
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts - Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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