Christina Postl
Excelsior,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic and highly motivated Criminal Justice graduate with exceptional leadership skills, who enjoys taking the initiative and embracing new challenges. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and can handle challenging scenarios with professionalism and respect. Eger to partner with experienced professionals to fulfill the departmental needs of the Family Court Division.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education: Paraprofessional
Cherry Creek School District
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Serve as subject matter expert and resource for all supporting staff
- Successfully collaborated with licensed professionals to help with administrative duties
- Participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings involving psychologists, school social workers, and case managers regarding students' IEP needs, behavioral needs, and state-mandated regulations
- Review legal documents for completeness, accuracy, and restricted identifiers, to adherer to state compliance requirements while adhering to confidentiality policies
- Coordinated with teachers to create inclusive lesson plans that addressed diverse needs of students supported within classroom and small group settings
- Reported and analyzed data to identify issues and solutions. Shared findings and updates with supervisor regarding students' success, needs, and modified educational access.
Instructional Assistant: Reading Support
Queen Creek School District
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Collected and reported accurate data by administering state-mandated testing (DIBELS, DAZE, and DORF state assessments), which necessitated student testing and educational framework supporting state planning and goal setting
- Create and manage regular reports and data summaries from various sources. Analyzed information to identify problems, their sources, and potential solutions. Shared findings and updates on trends, changes, and concerns with supervisor regarding students' success.
- Collaborated alongside various specialists to develop monthly lesson plans
- Handled difficult situations with students uniquely and productively
- Provided compassionate feedback to enhance bonds during challenging and vulnerable time
- Serve as subject matter expert and resource for staff
Special Education: One to One Paraprofessional
Chandler Unified School District
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Served as subject matter expert and resource for staff regarding student's health and educational needs for all supporting and traveling staff while adhering to ethical advocacy procedures
- Conducted Training for all support staff
- Provided personalized support to individual student, focusing on their specific needs and assisting them in various aspects of their school day regarding their IEP
- Worked with school professionals to provide adequate care plans for one-on-one students in adaptive settings
- Remained impartial when interacting with students, family, and other professionals, supporting robust IEP
- Reported and analyzed data to identify issues and solutions. Sharing findings and updates with supervisor regarding student's success, needs, and modified educational access possibilities.
Special Education: Paraprofessional
Maricopa Unified School District
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Serve as point of contact and resource for staff regarding student's needs
- Worked closely with students with diverse learning needs to ensure that each student access all educational content
- Assisted in caseload management of student's IEP's
- Reported and analyzed data to identify issues and solutions. Share findings and updates with supervisor regarding students' success, needs, and modified educational access.
- Spoke using solution-oriented language
- Maintained ethical principles and case management
- Collaborated with Ak-Chin Indian community to support students and communities' diverse needs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
Columbia, MO 06.2024
Associate degree - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
Columbia, MO10.2006
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications and data entry needs
- Exemplary adherence to ethical procedures
- Always accepts and respects students, families, co-workers, cultural backgrounds, and identities
- Excellent self-starter
- High emotional IQ and ability to set personal boundaries
- Flexible thinking and able to adapt to changes in workloads, job assignments, new procedures, various computer systems, and priorities
- Creative problem-solving abilities while continuing to create calm environments
- Excellent critical thinking capabilities
- High conflict resolution skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and meet individual responsibilities while addressing customers' needs
Language Competencies
- English, native language
- ASL, Skill level intermediate (writing, reading, signing)
Timeline
Special Education: Paraprofessional
Cherry Creek School District
03.2020 - 05.2023
Instructional Assistant: Reading Support
Queen Creek School District
05.2017 - 12.2019
Special Education: One to One Paraprofessional
Chandler Unified School District
05.2016 - 05.2017
Special Education: Paraprofessional
Maricopa Unified School District
05.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
Associate degree - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
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