Krista Brustad
Fargo,ND
Summary
Patient and compassionate Special Education Teacher versed in crisis management and establishing direct, clear and helpful boundaries with students of varying emotional and intellectual capacities. Creates and maintains educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school programs and goals. Demonstrates knowledge and best practices in differentiating instruction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Home and Community Based Services
North Dakota Autism Center, Inc.
West Fargo , ND
2022.05 - Current
- Ensure that Basic Assurances requirements are met
- Ensures current state licensing and certification rules and regulations, accreditation requirements, and agency policies and procedures are followed
- Complete quality assurance audits of program
- Oversees the QDDPs with planning, development, and implementation of person-centered plans; Ensuring timely completion of QDDP responsibilities and paperwork.
- Provides an environment that is conducive to the welfare of the individuals served and staff and is in accordance with federal, state, local, and organizational regulations
- Oversees staff training and supervision to ensure that staff meet necessary qualifications.
- Ensure staff provide quality service through coaching/mentoring/training.
- Ensures contact with families and guardians on pertinent matters and required documentation
- Manages personnel by helping with interviewing, hiring, evaluating, supervising, and developing the most qualified individuals to work as direct support professionals
Special Education Teacher
Fargo Public Schools
Fargo , ND
2017.07 - 2022.05
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
Summer School Teacher/ ESY Teacher
Fargo Public Schools
Fargo , ND
2019.06 - 2021.07
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and support staff to ensure student success.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback on assignments.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators and parents to ensure successful student outcomes.
- Created an inclusive learning environment that was conducive to student success.
- Prepared materials for classroom use such as handouts, tests and quizzes.
- Created a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
Education
Master of Science - General Special Education
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND2021-08
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education And Special Education
Mayville State University
Mayville, ND2015-05
Skills
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Behavior Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Program Management
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- IEP planning
- Student rapport
- Student evaluations
- Documentation And Reporting
- Data collection and analysis
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
Certification
- ND State Teacher Licensure
- CPR/FA/AED certified
- Regional Trainer Certificate
- Therapeutic Response Trained
Accomplishments
- Certified Regional Staff Trainer
Timeline
Director of Home and Community Based Services
North Dakota Autism Center, Inc.
2022.05 - Current
Summer School Teacher/ ESY Teacher
Fargo Public Schools
2019.06 - 2021.07
Special Education Teacher
Fargo Public Schools
2017.07 - 2022.05
Master of Science - General Special Education
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education And Special Education
Mayville State University
- ND State Teacher Licensure
- CPR/FA/AED certified
- Regional Trainer Certificate
- Therapeutic Response Trained
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