Experience

Tree Trust

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Build Construction Trainer

  • Aug 2023 - Present



FOREST LAKE AREA SCHOOLS

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Federal level III DCD/ ASD teacher

  • Sep 2019 - Jul 2023

  - Developed and delivered engaging, student-centered lesson plans in the areas of organizational skills, social skills, life skills, and functional math skills in order to foster independence, critical thinking, and self determination. - Facilitated yearly Individualized Education Plan Meetings for 13 students with low incidence Developmental Disabilities consisting of the student, parent, teachers, and related service providers. Synthesized input from meeting to develop Individual Education Plan in order to direct student programming. - Oversaw and directed the activities of 10 special education paraprofessionals in both general education and special education environments. - Adapted and modified general education coursework to better reflect student ability. Show less



Lionsgate Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Federal Level IV Special Education Teacher

  • Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

  - Created and developed curriculum to support middle school students on the Autism Spectrum who have co- occurring Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities and significant mental illness. - Collaboratively developed and implemented behavioral and mental health interventions with the assistance of licenced social workers. - Utilized principals of nonviolent deescalation to assist students in emotional co- regulation.- Collaboratively developed behavior intervention plans and Individualized Education Plans. Show less

• Educational Assistant

  • Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

  - Assisted in implementing behavior intervention plans- Assisted in co- regulating student behavior and responding to student mental health crisis



Animal Humane Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Lead Humane Education Counselor- St. Paul

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Present a variety of humane education topics to campers in grades three through eight utilizing direct instruction and project based learning. • Solicit feedback from campers and Animal Humane Society (AHS) Staff in order to modify and redevelop lessons to ensure access for all campers and alignment with AHS mission, values, and positions. • Implemented Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) system in order to redirect disruptive behaviors and increase camper participation and engagement. Show less



City of Maplewood

• Maplewood, MN

• Youth Sports Instructor

  • Feb 2018 - May 2018

  Instruct youth in kindergarten through fifth grade in various team sports. Lesson plan for each age group and differentiate according to participant ability levels. Support and guide the activities of assistant coaches and manage sports equipment. Instruct youth in kindergarten through fifth grade in various team sports. Lesson plan for each age group and differentiate according to participant ability levels. Support and guide the activities of assistant coaches and manage sports equipment.



Hudson Schools

• North Hudson Elementary School

• Special Education Paraprofessional and Short Call Substitute

  • Nov 2017 - May 2018



Aurora Community Services

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IPS Vocational Coordinator- Polk and St. Croix counties

  • Apr 2017 - Nov 2017

  * Work collaboratively with Polk and St. Croix county behavioral health staff to assist consumers in recovery by assisting in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment in their chosen field. * Assist clients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness in developing employment, coping, and self regulation strategies. * Maintain and develop positive relationships with employers and industry professionals in order to identify skill deficits and address industry needs. * Work collaboratively with Polk and St. Croix county behavioral health staff to assist consumers in recovery by assisting in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment in their chosen field. * Assist clients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness in developing employment, coping, and self regulation strategies. * Maintain and develop positive relationships with employers and industry professionals in order to identify skill deficits and address industry needs.



Gear Running Store

• Edina, MN

• Salesperson

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2017

  * Responsible for recommending and assisting customers with identifying running shoes and apparel that fit with their preference, running history, and biomechanics * Operate POS terminal * Responsible for recommending and assisting customers with identifying running shoes and apparel that fit with their preference, running history, and biomechanics * Operate POS terminal



Minneapolis Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Education Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - 2017

  * Developed a job lab where students with special needs learn how to scan and manipulate digital photos, navigate file systems, and burn DVDs using both PC and Apple computers * Worked collaboratively with special education teachers, staff, and job coaches in order to ensure lessons and behaviors incorporate tools that engage several learning styles and abilities and can be generalized across multiple scenarios* Instructed students in organization and self regulation strategies to aid student progress toward IEP goals in the areas of postsecondary education and transition, employment, and independent living* Provide technical support and resources to teachers and staff Show less

• 4th and 5th grade Resource Student Teacher

  • Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

  * Created daily lesson plans and designed engaging activities in the areas of reading, writing, math, and social skills.* Monitored student progress toward academic and behavioral Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals through the use of teacher and district created Curriculum Based Measurements (CBM).* Participated in initial evaluations of students potentially needing special education services, three year re evaluations of current special education students, and the development of student Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Show less



Nike

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Seasonal Athlete

  • Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

  * Fitted customers for Nike running shoes and preforming gate analysis * Conducted POS and mobile POS transactions * Provided effective customer service and customer follow up * Fitted customers for Nike running shoes and preforming gate analysis * Conducted POS and mobile POS transactions * Provided effective customer service and customer follow up



Americorps CTEP

• Minneapolis, MN

• Youth Technology Literacy Coordinator

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

  * Tutored students with special needs and ex offenders in the areas of job search, resume development, and interview skills * Created curriculum and guided student preparation for the Northstar Digital Literacy Assessments * Oversaw creation and publication of the school’s quarterly newsletter * Tutored students with special needs and ex offenders in the areas of job search, resume development, and interview skills * Created curriculum and guided student preparation for the Northstar Digital Literacy Assessments * Oversaw creation and publication of the school’s quarterly newsletter



Minnesota Senate

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Intern to Sen. Geoff Michel and the Senate Jobs and Economic Development Committee

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  - Orginized materials and scheduled meetings for Jobs Committee meetings - Answered constuituent requests and assisted with constituent vistis to the Capitol - Attended House of Representitives Committee meetings in order to track companion bills of interest - Tracked Jobs Committee bills throughout the legislature - Orginized materials and scheduled meetings for Jobs Committee meetings - Answered constuituent requests and assisted with constituent vistis to the Capitol - Attended House of Representitives Committee meetings in order to track companion bills of interest - Tracked Jobs Committee bills throughout the legislature



University of Saint Thomas

• Saint Paul, MN

• Technical Support Specialist

  • Sep 2008 - Jan 2012

  -Provided phone and hands- on computer assistance and repairs to university students, faculty, and staff -Directed training of new student employees -Created and maintained the "Tiddly Wiki," an electronic handbook for new and current workers containing frequently asked questions as well as a comprehensive guide of university technology and company procedures and protocols -Provided phone and hands- on computer assistance and repairs to university students, faculty, and staff -Directed training of new student employees -Created and maintained the "Tiddly Wiki," an electronic handbook for new and current workers containing frequently asked questions as well as a comprehensive guide of university technology and company procedures and protocols



UST Relay for Life/ Colleges against Cancer

• Saint Paul, MN

• President

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  - Coordinated our Relay for Life with another local college, the College of St. Catherine - Created the most successful Relay for Life in the Club's history in terms of attendees, monetary donations and material donations in 2010 - Began a neighborhood outreach program - Coordinated our Relay for Life with another local college, the College of St. Catherine - Created the most successful Relay for Life in the Club's history in terms of attendees, monetary donations and material donations in 2010 - Began a neighborhood outreach program



Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Volunteer Track & Field Coach

  • Feb 2009 - Sep 2011

  - Taught physically disabled youth, both ambulatory and non ambulatory, the fundamentals and technique of competitive running - Prepared and administered individualized training programs and workouts catered to each athlete’s skillset and physical ability level - Taught physically disabled youth, both ambulatory and non ambulatory, the fundamentals and technique of competitive running - Prepared and administered individualized training programs and workouts catered to each athlete’s skillset and physical ability level