Jean Hanson
Golden Valley
Summary
Versatile special education teacher certified in DCD, EBD, and SLD and well-versed in crisis management and case management. Offering extensive knowledge of community resources. Proactive and understanding individual committed to serving disadvantaged individuals, special-needs populations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
Fridley Public Schools
08.2019 - 12.2025
- Provide comprehensive social-emotional support to students, collaborate with teachers on behavior management, and implement evidence-based interventions
- Assess student needs, develop tailored intervention plans, and track progress using data-driven methods to ensure positive outcomes
- Partner with families, teachers, and community resources to create a holistic support network for students' well-being and academic success
MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER 1
Lee Carlson Center
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Delivered comprehensive mental health services, enhancing client well-being through evidence-based interventions and personalized treatment plans
- Fostered therapeutic alliances with diverse clientele, providing empathetic support and guidance to promote mental health recovery and resilience
Special Education Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
01.1992 - 04.2018
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN07-1999
BACHELOR'S OR SCIENCE - SPECIAL EDUCATION
St. Cloud State Univerisity
St. Cloud, MN11.1991
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Empathy Training
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Solution-based interventions
- Parent education
- Behavioral intervention plans (BIP)
- Academic support
- Emotional support
Timeline
MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER 1
Lee Carlson Center
10.2019 - 08.2020
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
Fridley Public Schools
08.2019 - 12.2025
Special Education Teacher
Minneapolis Public Schools
01.1992 - 04.2018
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of St. Thomas
BACHELOR'S OR SCIENCE - SPECIAL EDUCATION
St. Cloud State Univerisity
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