To secure a position as a professional educator in a caring, student-centered, collegial environment, allowing me to help students advance their skills and develop a love for learning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher - EBD
River Falls School District
River Falls, WI
08.2025 - Current
Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance the classroom learning environment
Collaborated with external programs to support the whole child to ensure consistency across settings
Collaborate with external programs to support the whole child
Special Education Teacher, E.P. Rock Elementary School | Cross-Categorical Special Education
HUDSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Hudson, WI
09.2021 - 06.2025
Collaborated with other educators, therapists, administrators, parents and outside agencies to create an effective team approach for meeting the needs of each student
Administered standardized tests as required by law and regulations
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods and to support goals
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and the multidisciplinary team
Student Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | Cross-Categorical Special Education
WAUSAU SCHOOL DISTRICT
Wausau, WI
09.2020 - 01.2021
Facilitated IEP meetings
Created IEPs and daily lesson plans for each student; provided quarterly IEP progress reports to monitor progress towards meeting annual goals
Collaborated with general education teachers and other IEP team members to develop and implement a plan to meet learner’s needs
Worked with learners possessing varying social-emotional and academic needs
Special Education Paraprofessional
WAUSAU SCHOOL DISTRICT
Wausau, WI
09.2019 - 06.2020
Communicated student progress with the multidisciplinary team
Provided individual and small group instruction to help students meet educational, life skill, behavioral, and emotional goals
Used knowledge of student needs to implement appropriate accommodations and modifications to daily activities as stated in the student’s IEP.
Education
M.A. - Special Education
St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
04-2026
Special Education Certification - undefined
Educate WI 10Sped, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota