About Me
With over two decades of experience working with individuals with disabilities, I have a well-rounded understanding skill set that enables me to conduct functional evaluations, collaborate with families, and multidisciplinary teams, and develop and monitor individualized program plans.
Minnesota Licensing
License # 1099480
Perspective Co-Op, 245D
License # 1113710
Otter Tail County, Adult Foster Care
UMPI/NPI: A617609300
MN Provider Identifier
File Folder 432757
Elementary Education 1-6
Developmental Disabilities K-12
Autism Spectrum Disabilities K-12*
*application pending
Experience
2019-Present
PERSPECTIVE CO-OP
New York Mills, MN | Milaca, MN
Owner | Manager | Service Provider
[Licensed]
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Enrolled provider with Minnesota Health Care Programs.
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Licensed under MN statutes 245D for Adult Foster Care services that promote health, independence, safety, and community integration, for qualified persons with disabilities.
2015-2019
MILACA HIGH SCHOOL
Milaca, MN
Special Education Teacher - Full-Time
[Licensed]
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Individualized Education Plan case manager for students with developmental disabilities 7th grade through age 21.
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Supervise paraprofessionals and coordinate student and staff schedules.
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Implement behavior intervention, deescalation, and life skills programing in self-contained environment.
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Collaborate with school-wide special education teams and communicate with parents.
2007-2015
ST. CLOUD AREA SCHOOLS
St. Cloud, MN
Special Education and General Education Teacher - Full-Time
[Licensed]
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​Carry out various models of direct instruction and service delivery including whole group and co-teaching in general education and 1:1 homebound.
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School assistive technology representative.
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Implement universal design for learning principles, effective and poignant multidisciplinary team collaboration for multi-sensory approaches, access to communication, and structured visual and tactile schedules.
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Deaf-blind intervener training through the MN Deaf-Blind Project.
2002-2006
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
Syracuse, NY
Communication Partner Trainer | Presenter | Office Staff
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Disseminate information, participate in institute meetings, train with autistic non-speakers, parents, speech pathologists, and researchers.
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Attend person-centered planning meetings.
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Present with doctoral students on topics related to disability studies and disability rights issues on campus.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS | Education K-12, Autism Spectrum Disabilities
Bethel University
2018-2022
BACHELOR OF ARTS | Inclusive Elementary & SpecialEducation, English & Textual Studies
Syracuse University
2002-2004