Austin Thielfoldt
Mankato,MN
Summary
Patient and compassionate Special Education Teacher with experience in devising and implementing effective special education strategies. Skilled at individualizing instruction based on students' needs and interests. Strong background in creating positive learning environments, fostering parent-teacher relationships, and managing Individualized Education Programs (IEP) to support student success. Previous work has resulted in improved academic performance for special needs students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP
REM Heartland
Mankato, MN
02.2022 - Current
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN05-2025
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom management
- Assistive technology
- Relationship building
- Autism spectrum
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Inclusion strategies
- Social skills development
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Accomplishments
- Multiple Deans list
- 3 year basketball captain 1 year football (High school)
- All conference Basketball 2 years
- All district football 1 year
- 4 year All Conference track
Timeline
DSP
REM Heartland
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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