Jill Horst
Hugo,MN
Summary
Passionate educator with a proven track record in curriculum development, dedicated to crafting educational content that meets rigorous standards while captivating and inspiring students. Adept at employing diverse teaching strategies tailored to various learning styles, fostering comprehensive and engaging understanding of subjects. Expertise in classroom management techniques ensures a productive and respectful learning atmosphere, empowering students to thrive academically and personally. Committed to continuous improvement and innovation in educational practices to support student success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Center Based Teacher-EBD, ASD
Mahtomedi Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional strategies and resources.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Analyzed assessment data to drive curriculum improvements and student outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Resource Room Teacher
Edina Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Five years as a resource room teacher; Current role is resource teacher and department lead
- Manage a caseload of 14-21 students with disabilities of EBD, ASD, PI, OHD, SLD, and DCD
- Direct and Manage the schedules of 25 paraprofessionals, 16 certified special education staff at the building level
- Manage and Balance department’s budget
- Coordinate delivery of CPI certification for special education staff
- Administer, Coordinate, and set up delivery of MAP and MCA testing
- Collaborated with speech pathologists, psychologist, social worker, adaptive physical education teacher, occupational therapist and general education teacher, and paraprofessionals for delivery of services.
- Complete Initial and Re-evaluations
- Use language line and language interpreters to coordinate meetings and relay information to families
- Disabilities Worked With: ASD, EBD, OHD, SLD, PI, DCD
- Collaborated with general education teachers to support inclusive classroom environments.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for resource room management.
- Analyzed student performance data to drive instructional improvements and interventions.
Lead Center Based Classroom Teacher
Osseo Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Lead center based classroom for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders; 9 students from K-5
- Collaborated with speech pathologists, psychologist, social worker, adaptive physical education teacher, occupational therapist and general education teacher, and paraprofessionals for delivery of services
- Coordinate Due Process paperwork
- Ran IEP meetings
- Completed initial and re-evaluations
- Used Language line and language services to communicate with families
Education
Initial License in Autism Spectrum Disorders/Master of Education - Special Education
University of St. Thomas
01.2016
Licensure - License in Emotional Behavior Disorders
Saint Thomas University
Minneapolis, MN12-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Society and the Environment
University of Minnesota
01.2012
Skills
- Assistive Technology
- Collaboration
- Modeling/Scaffolding/Manipulatives/Choice
- Behavior Strategies
- Classroom management
- Innovative lesson planning
- Data-driven instruction
- Data Collection
- Multi-Sensory Lessons
- Visual Schedules
- Token Economy (Ticket System)
- Google (Docs, Forms, Sheets), Microsoft Word Microsoft Xcel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Sped Forms, SmartBoard, IPlan, Synergy, Boardmaker, and LessonPix
Timeline
Center Based Teacher-EBD, ASD
Mahtomedi Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Resource Room Teacher
Edina Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2021
Lead Center Based Classroom Teacher
Osseo Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Society and the Environment
University of Minnesota
Initial License in Autism Spectrum Disorders/Master of Education - Special Education
University of St. Thomas
Licensure - License in Emotional Behavior Disorders
Saint Thomas University