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ALYSSA STAMM

Minnetonka,MN

Summary

Dedicated educator committed to providing and advocating for inclusive academic and social opportunities that encourage students to be independent, active, and confident members of their school and community. Utilizes a strengths-based approach to individualize instruction and empower the student to be self-advocating participants in their educational journey. Excels at relationship building and strives to create a community of respect and rapport where all stakeholders who feel welcome and valued.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resource Creator

Adapted4Adulthood
Minnetonka, MN
07.2023 - Current
  • Created over 400 resources for special education teachers. Resources focus on high school life skills content, data collection tools, and modified academic content for inclusive classrooms on the Teachers Pay Teachers platform.
  • Achieved a 4.9 store rating based on 146 reviews.
  • Consistently ranked in the top 4% of sellers on the Teachers Pay Teachers Platform.
  • Consistently updated resources based on customer feedback.
  • Proficient in using Canva for content creation.

Special Education Teacher

Edina Public Schools
Edina , MN
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Provided Literacy, Math, Writing, and Fine Motor Skills instruction to students with Developmental and Cognitive Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Severe Multiple Impairments in grades K-5.
  • Collaborated with Special Olympics Minnesota to implement Unified programming in all environments of the school.
  • Facilitated opportunities to cultivate meaningful connections among mainstream students and student receiving special education services.
  • Led school-wide initiatives for disability awareness and acceptance.
  • Collaborated with related service providers including: speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, music therapists, audiologists, social workers, psychologists, and blind/visually impaired instructors.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers and paraeducators to provide supports and modified course work so that students of all abilities could access general education classes.
  • Collaborated with behavior specialist to develop inclusive programming for students with significant behavior needs.
  • Communicated regularly with students and their families regarding student successes, concerns, and opportunities for growth.

Educational Consultant

Self-Employed
Saint Louis Park, MN
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Provided person-centered long and short term goal setting for students and their IEP teams through Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope (PATHs) Process.
  • Collaborated with Vocational Rehabilitation Services to provide Customized Employment, employment supports, post secondary counseling, and self-advocacy instruction to high school and adult age clients with disabilities.
  • Created a work based learning framework for high school and transition students alongside other vocational providers and educators through the state of Minnesota.
  • Consulted with employer and employee to provide supports that promoted an inclusive workplace. Supports included: employee training for natural peer supports, visual supports and schedules, and independence plans for the employee.

Special Education Teacher

Orono High School
Long Lake, MN
08.2016 - 06.2020
  • Provided Literacy, Math, Vocational Skills, and Daily Living Skills instruction to students with Developmental and Cognitive Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Severe Multiple Impairments in grades 9-12.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers and paraeducators to provide supports and modified course work so that students of all abilities could access general education classes.
  • Worked closely with behavior specialist to develop inclusive programming for students with significant behavior needs.
  • Communicated regularly with students and their families regarding student successes, concerns, and opportunities for growth.
  • Presented to the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee on inclusion for students with disabilities and natural peer supports.
  • Created a student led cafe that provided students in the program with real-world opportunities to practice employment skills.

Special Education Teacher

Burnsville School District
Burnsville, MN
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Provided Literacy, Math, Vocational Skills, and Daily Living Skills instruction the Functional Education for a Successful Transition (FEST) program serving students with Developmental and Cognitive Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders in grades 9-12.
  • Organized community based outings so that students had real world opportunities to practice skills they learned in class.
  • Co-developed and implemented individualized behavior plans for students with district behavior specialist.
  • Maintained regular correspondence with students and their families regarding student successes, concerns, and opportunities for growth.

Education

Master's Degree - Special Education: Developmental Cognitive Disabilities

Minnesota State University- Mankato
Mankato, Minnesota
07.2018

Bachelor's of Science - Special Education

Minnesota State University- Mankato
Mankato, Minnesota
05.2015

Associate in Arts -

Riverland Community College
Austin, Minnesota
05.2012

Skills

  • Inclusive Classroom and Schoolwide Practices
  • IEP Development and Implementation
  • Differentiating Instruction
  • Person Centered Planning
  • Behavior Plan Development and Implementation
  • Program design for students with Developmental Cognitive Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Certification

Minnesota Teaching License in Developmental and Cognitive Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Academic and Behavioral Strategist. License Number 487990.

Accomplishments

  • Fox Top 9 Teacher Award Recipient- Spring 2023

Timeline

Resource Creator

Adapted4Adulthood
07.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Edina Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023

Educational Consultant

Self-Employed
06.2020 - 08.2021

Special Education Teacher

Orono High School
08.2016 - 06.2020

Special Education Teacher

Burnsville School District
08.2015 - 06.2016

Master's Degree - Special Education: Developmental Cognitive Disabilities

Minnesota State University- Mankato

Bachelor's of Science - Special Education

Minnesota State University- Mankato

Associate in Arts -

Riverland Community College

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