Gretchen Langenfeld
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Behavioral health professional with 8 years of inpatient experience supporting adolescents. Delivers cognitive behavioral therapy groups and mindfulness instruction. Conducts risk assessment and provides clear clinical reports through calm, structured communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Avera McKennan Hospital
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
07.2017 - 07.2025
- Led cognitive behavioral groups and mindfulness groups with adolescents.
- Utilized calm communication and therapeutic support to effectively de-escalate patient agitation.
- Monitored patient behavior and safety within inpatient behavioral health units at Avera McKennan Hospital.
- Documented observations, incidents, and patient responses in care records.
Special Education Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
07.2004 - 07.2017
- Delivered targeted academic, communication, and social skills instruction tailored to individual needs of special education students.
- Supported IEP development aligned with Sioux Falls School District special education requirements.
- Provided differentiated instruction using district curriculum and classroom accommodations.
- Utilized behavior support techniques to enhance student engagement and positive classroom management strategy.
- Communicated regularly with parents to update on services, goals, and student needs, fostering collaborative support.
- Kept accurate records of student progress toward IEP goals.
- Completed special education paperwork and maintained compliant student records.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN12-1984
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05-1982
Skills
- Crisis de-escalation
- Patient observation
- Patient engagement
- Behavioral intervention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Risk assessment
- Clinical reporting
Certification
- Middle Level Education - Language Arts 5-8
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Avera McKennan Hospital
07.2017 - 07.2025
Special Education Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
07.2004 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Special Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Dakota