Tiffany Lindholm
Champlin
Summary
Compassionate, trauma-informed education professional with 23+ years of experience supporting children with emotional, developmental, behavioral, and medical-related needs. Skilled in reducing anxiety, teaching coping strategies, and creating developmentally appropriate supports to help children navigate stressful experiences. Seeking to apply strong child-centered communication and therapeutic play skills in a Child Life Specialist role.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Osseo Area Schools
01.2025 - Current
- Support K–2 students with diverse developmental and emotional needs.
- Teach coping strategies, emotional regulation, and stress-reduction routines.
- Collaborate with families and care teams to promote whole-child support.
Special Education Teacher (EBD Program)
Fridley Public Schools
01.2002 - 01.2025
- Provided trauma-informed support to students with significant emotional and behavioral needs.
- Developed individualized coping plans, social stories, and therapeutic routines.
- Built trusting, calming relationships to reduce stress and improve coping.
Education
M.A. - Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (EBD)
University of St, Thomas
MinneapolisSkills
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Therapeutic Play & Coping Skills
- Child Development
- Crisis De-escalation
- Family Communication
- Sensory & Emotional Regulation Support
- Behavior Intervention
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Empathetic
- Calm under pressure
- Skilled rapport-builder
- Creative problem-solver
- Child-centered communicator
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Osseo Area Schools
01.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher (EBD Program)
Fridley Public Schools
01.2002 - 01.2025
M.A. - Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (EBD)
University of St, Thomas
Additional Training & Professional Development
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Interventions
- De-escalation & Crisis Prevention
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs
- Zones of Regulation
- Basic Life Support