Kelsey Robinson
Bloomington,MN
Summary
My mission as an educator is to open doors so that every child may succeed regardless of circumstance but because of their strengths. I strive to problem solve and be a reliable, inspiring, and compassionate force in each of my students’ lives so that they are motivated to learn.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SEL TOSA
Independent School District 196
08.2022 - Current
- Provided district-wide leadership for social, emotional, and behavioral learning within Special Education
- Led professional development for licensed and non-licensed staff on SEL practices, behavior supports, crisis prevention, and de-escalation (CPI)
- Supported crisis assessment, intervention, and suicide risk response processes across settings
- Collaborated with Special Education TOSA and general education teams to align SEL practices district-wide
- Facilitated problem-solving with school teams using SEL strategies to support student and staff needs
- Supported assessment of SEL needs at building, program, and individual levels using data-informed tools and practices
- Developed and implemented a district system for collaborative requests for student support to streamline communication and response
- Led an SEL curriculum work group focused on implementation, alignment, and instructional consistency
- Strengthened culturally responsive practices to support equitable outcomes and reduce disproportionality in special education
- Supported staff capacity-building in evidence-based SEL instruction, emotional regulation, and behavior supports
- Maintained working knowledge of assistive technology to support student access and participation
- Collaborated on planning and instruction to support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment
- Advocated for students with disabilities to improve access, engagement, and outcomes
- Maintained strong communication and collaboration with staff, families, and related service providers
Center-Based Special Education Teacher
Red Pine Elementary
01.2017 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans that were aligned with general education curriculum for ages first-fifth graders who had a wide variety of levels.
- Ability to effectively adjust lessons on the spot and work through challenging behaviors in order to keep the classroom flowing.
- Wrote and developed IEPs, BIPs, and Evaluation plans that focused around individual students’ strengths and needs.
- Worked with students with autism, specific learning disabilities, other health disabilities, emotional behavioral disorder, and a variety of other disabilities.
- Coached paraprofessionals and general education teachers on finding effective strategies to deal with behavioral issues in the classroom.
- Skilled in teaching and modeling a wide variety of social emotional curriculums.
Education
MA in Education - Trauma and Resilience in Educational Settings
Concordia Saint Paul
06-2026
BASc K-6 Elementary and K-12 Special Education - undefined
University of Minnesota Duluth
01-2017
Skills
- Relationship developing
- Data-driven decision maker
- Passion for children & Teaching
- Positive attitude
- Trauma-informed educator
- Leadership, planning, problem solving
Timeline
SEL TOSA
Independent School District 196
08.2022 - Current
Center-Based Special Education Teacher
Red Pine Elementary
01.2017 - 08.2022
BASc K-6 Elementary and K-12 Special Education - undefined
University of Minnesota Duluth
MA in Education - Trauma and Resilience in Educational Settings
Concordia Saint Paul