Kristin Rutz
Nowthen,MN
Summary
To engage my passion for education and advance my leadership/teaching skills. I am a student-centered education professional with expertise in special education. I offer an over 14 year background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests. Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Brookside Elementary
12.2019 - Current
DYSLEXIA SPECIALIST (K-ADULT)
Private Tutoring W/ Orton-Gillingham Based Methods
10.2011 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Handke Family Center
02.2019 - 12.2019
Special Education Teacher (K-5)
Otsego Elementary School
08.2010 - 02.2019
Special Education Teacher (6-8)
Salk Middle School
08.2009 - 06.2010
Special Education Teacher (K)
Parkview Early Childhood Center
08.2009 - 06.2010
Direct Support Professional & Developmental Trainee (Pre-K)
Fraser
08.2008 - 08.2010
Travel Coordinator
Champion Airlines
11.2005 - 05.2009
Flight Attendant
United Airlines
09.2000 - 11.2005
Education
Reading License -
St. Mary's University Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN12.2022
Master of Science - Special Education
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN2016
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN2008
Skills
- Over 12 years of experience in setting student goals, implementing research-based reading methods, data analysis, and monitoring student improvement
- Work collaboratively with colleagues on multi-tiered responses to interventions
- Organize and conduct professional workshops for educators throughout the district
- Leadership roles on the school data team, Instructional leadership team (ILT) and providing district wide teacher trainings on research based teaching strategies and leading differences
- Expert in reading therapy using researched-based methods including Orton-Gillingham methods
- Proficient in conducting formal evaluations to understand students' educational needs
- Experience in working with Pre-K through high school students and families
- Member of SPED District Management Team, Standards Based Report Card team, SPED math sub-group and ELA committee
- Passionate child advocate with a focus on the individual needs of each student
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism and learning differences
- Knowledge and awareness of diversity and inclusion
Certification
MINNESOTA TEACHER LICENSES, SLD, ECSE & Reading
BARTON CERTIFIED TUTOR
Professional Development
- LETRS Science of Reading Training September 2023
- Zones of Regulation April 2017
- Structured Teaching July 2017
- ENVoY Behavior Management June 2017
- Love and Logic Behavior Management February 2016
- Handwriting without Tears July 2015
- Orton-Gillingham Training –Reading Center July 2015
- Keyboarding Without Tears August 2014
- Dyslexia Training/Barton Certification June 2014
- How to Screen for Dyslexia –Susan Barton June 2013
- Institute for Multisensory Education (IMSE) June 2007
References
- Anissa Cravens, Current Principal, (763) 433-5200, anissa.cravens@ahschools.us
- Todd VanErp, Former Principal, 320-333-6483, tvanerp6@gmail.com
- Audra Wells, Former SPED Supervisor, 763-439-5621, audra.wells@isd728.org
- Alicia Ekdahl, Colleague, 320-761-0665, alicia.ekdahl@ahschools.us
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Brookside Elementary
12.2019 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Handke Family Center
02.2019 - 12.2019
DYSLEXIA SPECIALIST (K-ADULT)
Private Tutoring W/ Orton-Gillingham Based Methods
10.2011 - Current
Special Education Teacher (K-5)
Otsego Elementary School
08.2010 - 02.2019
Special Education Teacher (6-8)
Salk Middle School
08.2009 - 06.2010
Special Education Teacher (K)
Parkview Early Childhood Center
08.2009 - 06.2010
Direct Support Professional & Developmental Trainee (Pre-K)
Fraser
08.2008 - 08.2010
Travel Coordinator
Champion Airlines
11.2005 - 05.2009
Flight Attendant
United Airlines
09.2000 - 11.2005
Reading License -
St. Mary's University Minnesota
Master of Science - Special Education
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
St. Cloud State University
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