Kimberly D. Olson
Dawson,MN
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Special Education Teacher with over 33 years of experience in education. Certified and licensed in Minnesota and recognized as highly qualified educator. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving parent satisfaction.
Versatile Specific Learning Disabilities Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development.
Organized Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting.
Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities.
Resilient and familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict.
Coordinates well with classroom teachers to create supportive strategies for behavior management, lesson accommodations, and special techniques such as assistive technology for maintaining successful classroom inclusion.
Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Dedicated professional with history of meeting IEP goals by utilizing research based resources.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Special Education Teacher
Dawson-Boyd Public School District
Dawson, MN
08.1995 - Current
- Created and managed 18-24 Individual Education Plans for students in 9th - 12th grade by defining student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress at least 4 times per school year to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various research based instructional techniques and assistive technologies.
- Coordinated special education students and paraprofessional schedules with master schedules both in elementary and high school settings.
- Partnered with regular education teachers from across academic departments.
Special Education Middle School Teacher
Marshall Public Schools
Marshall, MN
08.1992 - 05.1995
- Created and managed 24 Individual Education Plans for students in 7th and 8th grade by defining student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple core subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior
- Led activities that developed students' emotional and social growth
Elementary Special Education Teacher K-6
Hinckley Elementary School
Hinckley, MN
08.1990 - 05.1992
- Created and managed 18 Individual Education Plans to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and Curriculum Based Measurement methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and assistive technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education - Kindergarten - High School
Minnesota State University - Moorhead, Minn, USA
Moorhead, MN04.1990
Skills
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Job Readiness Training
- Data Management
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Management
- Algebra II
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Observation
- Google Applications
- Emotional Disorders
- Collaborative Environments
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Developing Social Skills
- Collaborative Team Work
Accomplishments
- Special Education Department lead teacher.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
Timeline
High School Special Education Teacher
Dawson-Boyd Public School District
08.1995 - Current
Special Education Middle School Teacher
Marshall Public Schools
08.1992 - 05.1995
Elementary Special Education Teacher K-6
Hinckley Elementary School
08.1990 - 05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Special Education - Kindergarten - High School
Minnesota State University - Moorhead, Minn, USA
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