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Award Recipient
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Kristin Otto

Waconia,MN

Summary

Seasoned Special Education teacher offering 19 years of experience in Federal Setting 4 programs as a team lead. Focused on creating programming for students with a variety of disabilities who struggle with challenging behaviors. Desire to work collaboratively with other educational professionals to create and lead teams to develop effective special education environments to promote student success and sense of belonging.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher, ASD/EBD

SWMetro Intermediate District #288
09.2005 - Current
  • Effectively created positive and individualized programming for students of multiple ages and disabilities in Federal Setting 4.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with variety of disabilities
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Created and Implemented Positive Behavior Support Plans.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' needs on multiple fronts.
  • Developed, implemented, and trained other team members on behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Worked collaboratively with paraprofessionals, program social workers, and other team members.
  • Trained and presented to a variety of audiences on a variety of topics to include, CPI, paraprofessional training, mental health, and behavior management.
  • Acted as a consultant to other districts and teams to problem solve challenges with behaviors and programming.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Instructor

SWMetro Intermediate District #288
08.2012 - Current
  • Train staff to verbally deescalate others by identifying correct behavior level, and corresponding responses to minimize escalation.
  • Train staff to evaluated risk to client or others to ensure safety.
  • Consult with outside programs and teams to problem-solve behavioral challenges, and safety concerns.
  • Train skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving to connect with students and address concerns.
  • Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
  • Manage and lead teams during crisis situations to deescalate a student and maintain safety for all.

2nd Grade Teacher

Eden Lake Elementary School
09.2004 - 05.2005
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Volleyball Coach

Trinity Lutheran School/High Voltage
09.2018 - Current
  • Coach Girls Volleyball at school and club level

Education

Director of Special Education/Principal K-12 - Education Administration

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
12.2024

Master of Arts - Education

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
12.2022

ASD Licensure Program - Autism Spectrum Disorders K-12

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
12.2013

Emotional Behavior Disorders K-12 - Special Education Graduate Program

Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN
06.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6th

Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN
12.2003

High School Diploma -

New Prague High School
New Prague, MN
05.1999

Skills

  • Program Development (Special Education)
  • Excellent Behavior Management
  • Collaborative Team Approach
  • Special Education Due Process
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Professional Development Presenter

Award Recipient

April 26, 2023 received Elizabeth Sorin Award

Hamline University, School of Education and Leadership

References

Bailey Rettmann, West Elementary Principal

Previous Supervisor (2020 - 2022) at SWMetro Intermediate District #288

 bailey.rettmann@isd423.org  //  320-587-4470


Jyoti Wadhwa, Special Education Director 

Former Supervisor (2022 - 2023) at SWMetro Intermediate District #288

Jyoti.wadhwa@state.mn.us // 612-325-1749



Timeline

Volleyball Coach

Trinity Lutheran School/High Voltage
09.2018 - Current

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Instructor

SWMetro Intermediate District #288
08.2012 - Current

Special Education Teacher, ASD/EBD

SWMetro Intermediate District #288
09.2005 - Current

2nd Grade Teacher

Eden Lake Elementary School
09.2004 - 05.2005

Director of Special Education/Principal K-12 - Education Administration

Hamline University

Master of Arts - Education

Hamline University

ASD Licensure Program - Autism Spectrum Disorders K-12

Hamline University

Emotional Behavior Disorders K-12 - Special Education Graduate Program

Minnesota State University - Mankato

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6th

Minnesota State University - Mankato

High School Diploma -

New Prague High School
Kristin Otto