Bachelor of Arts, History, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN

Operating Systems:Window 10, Linux systems, Windows 7

Database: Dbase, Dbase+, FoxBASE+, Easy IEP, SpedForms, Infinite Campus

Tools: Google Apps/Drive, MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, Google Docs, MS Cloud               Drive, Lucid Art,  PDF SAM, PowerPoint,  MS Video Editor, Ulead A/V Editor, Captivate

Four years of distinguished service in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged.

Special Project Office Coordinator. Held TS SCI/SBI clearance.

Long-term Substitute Teacher, Osseo Schools, Maple Grove MN, 10/2014 - 6/2015

As a substitute, floated to different teaching positions within the district’s secondary schools.

Key Accomplishments:

▪           Managed ever-changing environments, classroom settings, and lesson plans on a wide variety of subjects

Project Service Manager / Instructor, Life Span of Minnesota, Shoreview, MN, 12/2012 - 4/2013

Maximized service resources without adding additional expenses to the budget. Coordinated services for students, school staff, families, and outside agencies

Key Accomplishments:

▪           Developed and implemented a tracking system that used advanced functions in MS Excel to track student progress; IF/Then strings, pivot tables, and graphic charts to display comparative data that provided stakeholders with a clearer picture of student progress; increased the communication between all stakeholders by 90%

Project Manager / Instructor (Contractor) Prairie Seeds Academy, Brooklyn Park, MN, 7/2011 - 3/2012

Managed services and all stages of project development. Collected data to determine program needs and staff development training in collaboration with the program coordinator

Key Accomplishments:

▪           Led staff development sessions on collaborative teaching for learners with special needs

▪           Increased active participation of these learners in the regular curriculum by 100%

Project Manager, Auditor, Service Coordinator (Contract) Learning for Leadership, Mpls, MN, 11/2010  - 6/ 2011

Managed student record compliance project run within the framework of an iterative method. The scope was to identify violations within student records and bring all records into compliance in preparation for a state department of education audit.

Key Accomplishments:

▪           Identified over 100 violations out of more than 30 files; all issues were resolved two months ahead of the set schedule—successfully delivered this project as an action plan and a matrix for future file reviews

▪           Developed and implemented curriculum in career readiness, lead staff development efforts in Special Education Due Process Increased student participation in the regular curriculum by 80%

▪           Participated in the hiring and training of support staff

▪           Conducted data analysis using MS Excel graphs and pivot tables to provide clear concise reports

Project Coordinator, Manager, Transition Plus Program, Hopkins-St Louis Park Schools, MN, 1/2009 - 6 /2010

(Downsized with district reorganization)

Developed curriculum that increased student outcomes by over 95% in the area of Career Readiness by creating engaging materials and instructions using interactive technology.

Key Accomplishments:

▪           Co-managed a project with the scope of bringing all student records into compliance with State, Federal Laws, and HIPAA regulations

▪           Achieved 100% compliant records by the end of the school year—deemed by the Auditors from the Minnesota Department of Education

Additional Experience

Service Manager and Instructor (For various schools in the Minneapolis, St. Paul area) 12/2000 - 6/2008

Provided a broad range of academic supports, instruction, course development, and project management that resulted in increased student functioning and a positive ROI on all projects. Responsible for the management of up to 15 projects at one time along with other teaching duties.

Key Accomplishments:

▪           Acknowledged for superior skills in developing and improving reporting and communication methods amongst clients and team members. Implemented data driven reporting used by both technical and non-technical staff in easy to understand language

▪           Brought technology to the classroom assisting in the lowering the achievement gap for low-income students