Diane Fritz
Maple Grove,MN
Summary
Resourceful Special Education Professional with several years of experience assisting classroom teachers and promoting individualized learning techniques. Certified in first aid and CPR. Dedicated to encouraging and motivating students.
Compassionate Special Education Professional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior management strategies, individualized education plan (IEP) implementation, and adaptive learning techniques. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring positive outcomes in diverse educational settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Advocate
The ARC Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with service providers to enhance client support strategies.
- Advocated for policy changes benefiting individuals with disabilities and families.
- Determined availability of services and programs within community for parents with disabled youngsters.
- Attended trainings and workshops on topics related to family advocacy work.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
Volunteer
Osseo Area Schools
Maple Grove, Minnesota
09.2014 - Current
- Organized educational materials and supplies for various programs.
- Participated in training sessions to improve volunteer skills and effectiveness.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
Property Manager
Tedco
Maple Grove, MN
09.2002 - Current
- Managed tenant relations and resolved conflicts effectively.
- Coordinated maintenance requests and supervised vendor performance.
- Conducted property inspections and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Oversaw lease agreements and facilitated tenant onboarding processes.
Marketing Associate
Ted's Green Plants
Maple Grove, MN
05.2002 - Current
- Managed social media accounts to engage with plant enthusiasts and customers.
- Coordinated events to showcase new plant varieties and educate customers.
- Assisted in planning promotional campaigns for seasonal plant sales.
- Sold plants at seasonal farmer markets
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL 09.1993 - 04.1997
Skills
- Individualized care planning
- Disability support
- Crisis intervention
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Safety protocol implementation
- Lesson planning
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Educational technology
- Classroom management
- IEP documentation
- Adaptability
- Parent-teacher communication
- Discipline
- Language arts instruction
Languages
Spanish
Professional
American Sign Language
Limited
Certification
Licensed Short-Call Substitute Teacher
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Certificate of Teaching English as a Second Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Advocate
The ARC Minnesota
03.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Osseo Area Schools
09.2014 - Current
Property Manager
Tedco
09.2002 - Current
Marketing Associate
Ted's Green Plants
05.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Flagler College
09.1993 - 04.1997
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