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Tiffany Lindholm

9809 Elm Creek | Champlin

Summary

Dedicated education professional with over 20 years of experience, seeking a challenging role within the education sector. Eager to collaborate with a passionate team to support special education students in an inclusive environment. Expertise in developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to meet diverse learning needs and foster academic success. Committed to creating supportive and engaging learning experiences for all students.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Resource Teacher

Osseo Public Schools
Maple Grove
01.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop strategies for meeting the unique educational needs of individual students.
  • Provided direct instruction to small groups of students on academic and social skills, as well as behavior management techniques.
  • Coordinated team meetings focused on developing appropriate goals and objectives for each student's IEP.
  • Provided guidance and support for general education teachers who are working with students receiving special education services.
  • Served on committees that evaluated programs for students with special needs.

Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Center Based Program

Fridley Public Schools
Fridley
08.2017 - 01.2024
  • Collaborative Social Skills Instruction: Co-taught essential social skills alongside CTSS Setting III Therapists, enriching students' social competencies
  • Provided both academics and social skills in a small group and 1:1
  • Successfully developed and implemented annual Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Gathered data to inform and support student development, identifying areas that require further attention and improvement.
  • Child Study Meeting Facilitation: Actively assisted in orchestrating Child Study meetings, contributing to comprehensive student evaluations and support strategies
  • Leadership: collaborated closely with parents, fellow educators, and external agencies to enhance support for the child's needs.
  • Encouraged inclusive practices by ensuring that the child is positioned for success.
  • IEP Development and Implementation: Successfully developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), leading to a notable improvement in student IEP social skills goal.
  • Regularly collected data to inform annual IEP updates and facilitated IEP, evaluation, and parent meetings.
  • Effective Parent Communication: Established and maintained proactive communication channels with parents, providing regular updates and engaging them in their child's educational journey.
  • Behavior and Social Skills Management: Trained in advanced behavioral management techniques, achieving a reduction in classroom disruptions. Provided instruction on diverse social skills, including coping strategies, expected behaviors, conflict resolution, conversation skills, and friendship building.
  • Collaboration and Inclusion: Collaborated extensively with parents, general education teachers, therapists, and the Special Education Team to ensure a holistic and inclusive approach to education. Ensured successful inclusion of students in general education settings and co-taught social skills with CTSS Setting III Therapists.
  • Social Skills Development: Implemented innovative strategies for teaching coping mechanisms during challenging times. Illustrated concepts of expected classroom behavior, enhancing students' social adaptability. Guided students in the fundamentals of interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. Facilitated activities to develop friendship-building skills, promoting social inclusiveness.

Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Center Based Program

Mankato Area Public Schools
Mankato
08.2010 - 06.2017
  • Certified CPI Instructor: Attained and utilized CPI Instructor certification to enrich the school's behavioral management capabilities
  • Assistant Child Study Facilitator Reviewed Special Education Team members of upcoming due dates regarding due process paperwork

Emotional/Behavioral/Autism Center Based Program

Anoka Hennepin Public Schools
Anoka
08.2007 - 06.2010
  • Team Lead Lead bi-weekly Special Education team meetings of upcoming events, ie: testing dates, data meetings, conference dates, para educator monthly meetings, as well as para educator bi-weekly meetings with case manager

Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Center Based Program

Osseo Area Public Schools
Osseo
10.2002 - 06.2007

Education

M.A. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Walden University
12.2026

M.A. - Emotional Behavioral Disorders

University of St. Thomas
01.2005

B.S. - Elementary Education

Minnesota State University, Mankato
01.2001

Skills

  • Goal planning
  • Progress reporting
  • Behavioral management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Diversity awareness
  • Inclusive practices
  • IEP implementation
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Social skills development

References

  • Jill Frey, 218.770.2401
  • Peggy LeVesque, 763.228.1333
  • Victoria Bonstetter, 612-720-5871

Certifications And Awards

  • Top Teacher Award, Channel 9 News, 01/01/23
  • CPI Instructor
  • Basic Life Support Certificate

Timeline

Resource Teacher

Osseo Public Schools
01.2025 - Current

Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Center Based Program

Fridley Public Schools
08.2017 - 01.2024

Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Center Based Program

Mankato Area Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2017

Emotional/Behavioral/Autism Center Based Program

Anoka Hennepin Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2010

Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Center Based Program

Osseo Area Public Schools
10.2002 - 06.2007

M.A. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Walden University

M.A. - Emotional Behavioral Disorders

University of St. Thomas

B.S. - Elementary Education

Minnesota State University, Mankato

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