Kelli Hanson
Elk River,MN
Summary
Resilient Behavior Specialist familiar with challenges associated with emotion regulation in a wide range of classroom settings. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Focused on independent student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering social emotion learning achievement.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Kaleidoscope Charter School
Otsego, MN
09.2015 - Current
- Offered crisis counseling and intervention at school, home and in community to support student needs
- Signed diagnostic assessments and individual plans of care to initiate students individual interventions.
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems•
- Analyzed and provided treatment for socially significant behaviors.
- Worked one-on-one with children with developmental disabilities and emotional disturbances and regulation.
- Developed treatment plans for children with various needs and behavioral concerns based on needs presented in evaluation
- Coordinated collaborative meetings with all supports in children's natural classroom setting to provide the most effective level of care across all environments
Paraeducator, Special Education
Kaleidoscope Charter School
Otsego, MN
09.2004 - 09.2015
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism
Mental Health Practitioner-CTSS Servuces
Complimentry Support Service
Richfield, MN
06.2011 - 09.2016
- Monitored and recorded patients' progress to determine success of treatments.
- Developed and administered patient treatment plans for patients.
- Treated patients using Social Emotional Learning techniques.
- Created and lead Summer Social Skills program using a variety of approaches and techniques for student kindergarten to 12th grade. Students had outside diagnosis of ASD or social anxiety to qualify for county program.
Account Manager, Inside Sales
Carlson Companies Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
02.1988 - 02.1996
- Delivered engaging and polished presentations to build connections with potential customers and distinguish business from competitors.
- Developed strategic relationships with existing customers by learning preferences and managing regular communications.
- Transferred fulfillment company from Minneapolis to El Pasco Tx successfully including 15 operation personnel and 25 customer service personnel in both hiring and training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
River Falls, WIBachelor of Science - Sociology Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
River Falls, WISkills
- Material Selection
- Faculty Coordination
- Job Readiness Training
- Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
- De-Escalation Techniques
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
- Skills Development
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Motivating Students
Accomplishments
Recognized by Minnesota Resource training and solution as exceptional support staff/2020
Continued professional development and education in ACE's and Trauma informed educators from The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine, Storrs, CT
Member of the Student Assistant Team -SAT, Child Study Team and the Special Education Advisory Council-SEAC
Timeline
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Kaleidoscope Charter School
09.2015 - Current
Mental Health Practitioner-CTSS Servuces
Complimentry Support Service
06.2011 - 09.2016
Paraeducator, Special Education
Kaleidoscope Charter School
09.2004 - 09.2015
Account Manager, Inside Sales
Carlson Companies Inc.
02.1988 - 02.1996
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Bachelor of Science - Sociology Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
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