Robert M. Crump

Saint Paul

Summary

Strategic Leader and Program Administrator with an MBA and over 10 years of experience in organizational culture transformation, restorative practices, and community engagement. Proven expertise in developing graduate-level curricula focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and managing complex caseloads within high-stakes educational environments. Currently pursuing an Ed.S. and Principal Licensure to further expertise in systemic oversight and restorative leadership.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher / Case Manager

Champlin Park Senior High School

01.2024 - Current

Restorative Practice Implementation: Systematically utilize restorative practices to foster a supportive classroom culture, de-escalate behavioral incidents, and facilitate student accountability, particularly within the Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) setting.
Program Oversight: Manage a specialized caseload, ensuring strict adherence to state/federal compliance and restorative behavioral goals.
Systemic Liaison: Coordinate between multidisciplinary teams, including general education faculty, administration, and families, to implement cohesive Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Data-Driven Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive assessments and IEP meetings, utilizing quantitative progress monitoring to drive instructional and behavioral pivots.

Substitute Teacher

K-12 Teachers On Call

01.2023 - 01.2024

Provided classroom instruction across various subjects and grade levels, ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of regular teachers.
Adapted lesson plans to suit the needs of different students and maintained a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively, employing strategies to minimize disruptions and maintain a productive learning atmosphere.

Adjunct Instructor: Culturally Responsive Teaching

Saint Mary's University

01.2016 - 01.2019

Training & Coordination: Developed and facilitated graduate-level courses for the Master’s in Education program, specifically focusing on "Understanding Race and Culture".
Curriculum Design: Built introductory and capstone modules that synthesized complex restorative practices and equity-driven decision-making for professional educators.
Professional Development: Led high-level seminars on culturally responsive strategies, emphasizing the importance of organizational culture transformation and systemic change.

Education

Ed.S. & Principal Licensure -

Concordia University

St. Paul, MN

01.2026

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Keller Graduate School of Management

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of Wisconsin – River Falls

2012

Skills

Restorative Frameworks: Deep experience in de-escalation, mediation, and community-building circles
Liaison & Partnership Building: Skilled in connecting state-level goals with local implementation
Training Delivery: Expert in facilitating DEI and restorative practice workshops for adult learners
Strategic Planning: MBA-backed approach to program administration and organizational efficiency

Conflict Resolution & Behavioral Strategy: Advanced proficiency in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and trauma-informed response; expert at navigating high-stakes EBD (Emotional Behavioral Disorders) environments through empathetic mediation and sustainable behavioral contracts
Instructional Design & Curriculum Innovation: Architect of differentiated, culturally responsive lesson frameworks that bridge the gap between state standards and the unique learning needs of alternative and special education populations
Evidence-Based Diagnostic Assessment: Expert at utilizing multifaceted assessment tools to drive IEP (Individualized Education Program) compliance, ensuring all pedagogical interventions are grounded in measurable student growth and psychological safety

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