Katie Peterson
Roseville,MN
Summary
Personable and adaptable, bringing proactive approach to every task. Understanding of classroom management and educational principles, combined with effective communication and organizational skills. Through early experience, I am committed to fostering positive learning environment and ensuring positive student experience to each and every student.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
5th grade Long Term Substitute
Wayzata North Woods Elementary
Plymouth, MN
08.2025 - Current
- New Social Studies Curriculum Training.
- Enhancing Health Curriculum to meet MN State Standards.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Maintained classroom management to foster a positive learning environment.
Special Education Teacher
Wayzata East Middle School
Plymouth, MN
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Worked with a variety of students and levels of needs.
- Differentiated and modified lessons for student needs.
- Experience working with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ACC) devices.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and support student progress.
Kindergarten Classroom Volunteer
Lester Park Elementary
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Throughout this experience I was able to observe classroom management, morning meetings, specialists routine, and prep.
4th grade Special Education Classroom Volunteer
Lester Park Elementary
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Throughout this experience I was able to observe differentiated instruction, modified assignments, para-teacher relationships, behavior management, descalation tools.
Education
Graduate Teaching License - Education
College of St. Scholastica-Duluth
Duluth, MN05-2026
Master of Science - Teaching
College of St. Scholastica-Duluth
Duluth, MN12-2026
B.A.S - Psychology
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth, MN05-2024
Skills
- Student engagement
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data-driven decision making
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Equity and Inclusion Advocacy
Timeline
5th grade Long Term Substitute
Wayzata North Woods Elementary
08.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Wayzata East Middle School
08.2024 - 06.2025
Kindergarten Classroom Volunteer
Lester Park Elementary
04.2024 - 05.2024
4th grade Special Education Classroom Volunteer
Lester Park Elementary
03.2024 - 04.2024
Graduate Teaching License - Education
College of St. Scholastica-Duluth
Master of Science - Teaching
College of St. Scholastica-Duluth
B.A.S - Psychology
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Training
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training, 2024-09-01, Participated in the full 8 hour day of CPI training and was Blue Card Certified.
- Functional Academics Training, 2024-09-01, 2025-06-30, Throughout the school year I participated in training in Functional Academics Curriculum both applying it to the classroom and creating resources to use in the classroom.
Awards
Every semester of my undergraduate program I qualified for the Dean’s list by achieving an average GPA of 3.5 or higher.