Special Education Teacher - ASD/DCD

• Aug 2022 - Present

Assistant Swim Coach

• Aug 2021 - Present

Developing and writing workouts and a season plan for 55 athletes. Developing and executing dry land workouts. Supervising 55 athletes during daily swimming workouts. Helping develop line ups for swim meets. Assisting the head coach and other coaches with anything needed. Developing and writing workouts and a season plan for 55 athletes. Developing and executing dry land workouts. Supervising 55 athletes during daily swimming workouts. Helping develop line ups for swim meets. Assisting the head coach and other coaches with anything needed.

Special Education Teacher

• Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

Teaching 6-8th grade students with multi-categorical learning disabilities.Co-planning, collaborating, and co-teaching with Special Ed team, grade level team and ELL teachers.Design and adapt curriculum with teachers that meet the needs of my students. Provide support for my students in the regular education setting. Schedule and supervise 15 staff and 15 students. Incorporate the use of technology in daily lessons, due process work and communication.

Educational Support Professional on Special Assignment (ESPOSA)

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

Teaching 6th-8th grade students with Autism Spectrum Disorder state standards which are differentiated based on student data.Co-planning, collaborating, and co-teaching with Special Ed team, grade level team and ELL teachers.Design and adapt curriculum with teachers that meet the needs of my students. Provide support for my students in the regular education setting. Schedule and supervise 12 staff and 15 students. Incorporate the use of technology in daily lessons, due process work and communication. Show less

Associate Educator - Community Education

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

Manage daily program operations, evaluates program issues and implement solutionsProblem solve with students and families to find appropriate yet challenging classesConduct behavior support when students are struggling in their classCoordinates specialized educational support and services programs Communicate with families and students of new class offeringsResearch and develop new community partnerships to deliver programingDevelop creative and innovating class offeringsProvide high quality customer service to families and studentsWork with building administration to develop strong programing Show less

Shift Supervisor

• Sep 2013 - Apr 2019

Create a total experience that makes the day better for guests and Team Members Ensure the delivery of friendly service, quality products and a clean, safe environment Manage your team to deliver all aspects of operational excellence Perform all roles and duties of a Team Member Model and uphold Caribou Coffee's policies, practices and standards Create a total experience that makes the day better for guests and Team Members Ensure the delivery of friendly service, quality products and a clean, safe environment Manage your team to deliver all aspects of operational excellence Perform all roles and duties of a Team Member Model and uphold Caribou Coffee's policies, practices and standards

Swim Instructor

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs. Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.). Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned. Show less

Assistant Swim Coach

• Aug 2016 - May 2017

Create and implement daily workouts for pre-team swimmers Run age-group practice four days a week Attend all swim meets in Duluth Provide corrections to swimmers in positive and age appropriate manner Create and implement daily workouts for pre-team swimmers Run age-group practice four days a week Attend all swim meets in Duluth Provide corrections to swimmers in positive and age appropriate manner

Assistant Swim Coach

• Nov 2015 - May 2017

Create and implement daily workouts for pre-team swimmersRun age-group practice four days a weekAttend all swim meets in DuluthProvide corrections to swimmers in positive and age appropriate manner

Lifeguard

• Oct 2015 - May 2017

Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.Attends all staff meetings and training as required.Maintain current certifications.Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor. Show less

Swim Instructor

• Oct 2015 - May 2017

Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.Trains and supervises class aides as assigned. Show less

Head Lifeguard

• Aug 2010 - Jan 2016

Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with policies and procedures. Completes related reports as required.Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.Attends all staff meetings and training as required.Maintain current certifications.Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor. Show less

Swim Instructor

• Aug 2010 - Jan 2016

Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.Follows all policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.Trains and supervises class aides as assigned. Show less

Head Swim Coach

• Oct 2014 - Aug 2015

Communicating with parents through email and phoneMeet with aquatics director weeklyOversee assistant coachesSchedule two meets a monthSet up and run fundraisingWriting daily practice plans

Assistant Swim Coach

• Dec 2012 - Oct 2014

Create and implement daily workouts for pre-team swimmersRun age-group practice four days a weekAttend all swim meets Provide corrections to swimmers in positive and age appropriate manner

Administrative Assistant

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

Answering and returning phone calls Communicating with staff and renters through email Collecting and entering payroll Creating spreadsheets Collecting and sorting daily mail Ordering office supplies Answering and returning phone calls Communicating with staff and renters through email Collecting and entering payroll Creating spreadsheets Collecting and sorting daily mail Ordering office supplies