Lindsay Nyhof
Portage,Michigan
Summary
Driven educator with focus on individual needs of people with all abilities. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Kids Camp Director
Hydrocephalus Association
Bethesda, MD (remote)
04.2024 - Current
- Recruited and oversaw team of volunteers and support team members.
- Communicated with families that were attending the conference about needs of their children with and without Hydrocephalus and the camp activities.
- Supervised and planned all activities of the camp and vendors that were hired.
- Implemented safety protocols that significantly reduced the number of accidents or incidents at the camp.
Special Education Teacher
Wayzata Public Schools
Wayzata, MN
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for students with disabilities using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Taught students across multiple disability areas
- Managed a team of paraprofessionals
Professional Development
08.2018 - 08.2019
Moved to Minnesota and was finishing my Masters Degree
Special Education Teacher
Zeeland Public Schools
Zeeland, MI
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Created and implemented a co-teaching model that was used in the school.
- Modified general education curriculum for students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Studies in Special Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Hope College
Holland, MI05.2013
Skills
- Supervision abilities
- Curriculum coordination
- Team Communication
- Inclusion Strategies
- Collaborative Teamwork
Timeline
Kids Camp Director
Hydrocephalus Association
04.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Wayzata Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2022
Professional Development
08.2018 - 08.2019
Special Education Teacher
Zeeland Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Educational Studies in Special Education
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Hope College