Kelsey Kreidt
Mandan,ND
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Mandan Middle School
Mandan, ND
02.2024 - Current
- Long term subbing in special education in the ED setting, while completing my student teaching.
- Contributing to IEP meetings and BIPs
- Creating individualized plans for students
- Progress monitoring/Data collection
- Communication with parents, teachers, and administration.
- Lesson planning
Paraprofessional
Mandan Public Schools
Mandan, ND
08.2016 - Current
- Worked with students in grades 6-8 with disabilities that classify them as ED.
- Led 1-1 and small groups in WhyTry, Zones of Regulation, Executive Functioning and offered personalized support for those in need of extra assistance .
- Applied positive reinforcement and applied de-escalation strategies to redirect negative behaviors.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Provided guidance to students while in the classroom setting.
- NCI training
Direct Support Professional
HIT, Inc.
Mandan, ND
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Provided direct care to individuals with traumatic brain injuries, fostering activities of daily living.
- Worked overnights and maintained cleanliness of clients' environment.
- Followed care plans and directions to administer medications.
- Received medication certification, defensive driving, CPR certification, first aid certification, and nurse assistance certification.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Minot State University
Minot, ND05-2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND05-2022
High School Diploma -
Mandan High School
Mandan05-2009
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Structured
- Conflict Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Collaboration Skills
- Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Dependable
- Flexible
- Perseverance
- Patient
Accomplishments
- 2022 - VP Academic Affairs Honor Roll
- 2022 - Great Plains Award
- 2022 - Miscellaneous External Scholarship Recipient
- 2023 - VP Academic Affairs Honor Roll
- 2023 - Great Plains Award
- 2024 - Tom/Mary Probst Scholarship Recipient
- 2024- Outstanding Student in Teacher Education (K-12)
- ESP of the Year Nominee
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Mandan Middle School
02.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Mandan Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Direct Support Professional
HIT, Inc.
08.2012 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Minot State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Bismarck State College
High School Diploma -
Mandan High School
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