Lindsey Peterson
Summary
Experienced educator with a solid background in providing early childhood special education services to diverse student populations. Skilled in adapting materials and curriculum, delivering individualized instruction, and providing educator coaching to support student growth. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and creating inclusive learning environments with embedded learning opportunities to achieve educational outcomes. Proven ability to build rapport with students, parents, caregivers, and colleagues while maintaining high professional standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ECSE Itinerant Teacher
St. Michael - Albertville School District #885
08.2024 - Current
- Provide special education services to children ages 2-5 years in a variety of settings including homes, childcare settings, ECFE classes, community preschool classrooms, and special education classrooms.
- Work with interpreters and use translation apps to effectively communicate with parents and caregivers whose first language is not English (e.g. Spanish, Oromo, and Hmong)
- Collaborate with other service providers and therapists, to provide seamless special education services to students.
- Coach parents, caregivers, general education teachers and paraprofessionals, and special education paraprofessionals to provide quality instruction and embedded learning opportunities for all students.
- Monitored student progress and managed IEPs using formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction and providing modifications/accommodations as needed to ensure student success and independence in their natural setting.
- Initiate partnerships with community organizations, early childhood programs, and private daycare programs to support students and provide resources and training on embedded instruction in students' natural environments.
Early Intervention Teacher
St. Michael-Albertville School District #885
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents, collaborating on strategies to support their child''s growth and development and coaching caregivers to support the needs of the child and family.
- Implemented ongoing assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting approaches as needed.
- Supported the emotional well-being of students and their caregivers by addressing behavioral challenges and providing guidance when needed.
- Enhanced student and caregiver understanding by utilizing a diverse range of teaching techniques and strategies.
- Prepared, scheduled and led IFSPs and IEPs to provide right help to meet child's present needs.
- Administered, interpreted and reported student evaluations (Part C and Part B) to parents and guardians.
ECSE Preschool Teacher
St. Michael-Albertville School District #885
03.2017 - 06.2021
- Provided special education services to children ages 3-5 years in inclusive/co-taught and center-based classroom settings.
- Collaborated with other service providers and therapists, to provide seamless special education services to students.
- Monitored student progress and managed IEPs using formative and summative assessments.
- Supported inclusion efforts by differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance and support to help them succeed in their roles as educators.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
Early Intervention Teacher
Sherburne & N. Wright Special Education Cooperative
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Birth to 3/Early Intervention Teacher, services provided in home setting
- Planned developmentally appropriate activities for young children and their families that address individual student and family needs.
- Collected and analyzed data on students' learning and progress to plan instruction/activities and monitor ongoing development using formal and informal measures.
- Supported parents and caregivers in understanding developmental milestones and providing ideas, activities, and resources for parents and caregivers to implement.
- Worked closely with other service providers, team members, caregivers, and outside service providers (as needed) to meet the needs of the student and their family.
- Conducted developmental evaluations to determine eligibility for Part B ECSE services.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, collaborating on strategies to support their child''s growth and development.
Daycare Teacher
St Cloud Hospital - Journey Home
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Work with children from 6 weeks to 10 years in the various classrooms.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Provide stimulation and help with activities planned by the lead teacher in the classroom
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Interact with parents on a daily basis and update them on their child's daily activity and possible concerns
Nanny
Private Family
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Nanny for a family with a very energetic 2-3-year old and 6 year old sibling when not in school.
- Younger child received Part C services under the age of 3 due to developmental delays and sensory differences
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Tutor Time Learning Care Group
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Responsible for curriculum implementation including lesson planning and group/individual child assessment
- Plan and implement activities that are designed to promote the social, physical and intellectual growth of the children in my care (ages 16-33 months)
- Track progress of children's development on a weekly/monthly basis and use data to lesson plan
- Inform parents/guardians to their child's daily progress and work with them as necessary to best help their child
- Behavior management and conflict resolution techniques were practiced and utilized when necessary
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of St. Benedict
St. Joseph, MN05-2013
Skills
- Experience with co-teaching, team collaboration, and coaching caregivers, teachers, and paraprofessionals
- Experience with SpEd Forms
- Knowledge of Due Process Requirements & Special Education Timelines
- Part C and B Special Education Evaluation Experience
- Creating and Managing IFSPs and IEPs
- Experience with Google Suite And Microsoft
- Experience with Diverse Populations and Languages
- Strong Organizational and Communication Skills
- Embedded Learning and Instruction
- Inclusive Teaching Practices
- Assistive Technology Integration
Training
- LETRS
- Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference attendee (2023 & 2024)
- Division for Early Childhood's International Conference
on Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families attendee (2023) - Handle with Care
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Co-Teaching Conference attendee (2019)
- Autism Training (Autism Society of Minnesota)
- Leadership Skills Training
Timeline
ECSE Itinerant Teacher
St. Michael - Albertville School District #885
08.2024 - Current
Early Intervention Teacher
St. Michael-Albertville School District #885
07.2021 - 06.2024
ECSE Preschool Teacher
St. Michael-Albertville School District #885
03.2017 - 06.2021
Early Intervention Teacher
Sherburne & N. Wright Special Education Cooperative
03.2017 - 06.2018
Daycare Teacher
St Cloud Hospital - Journey Home
09.2015 - 03.2017
Nanny
Private Family
09.2015 - 08.2016
Lead Toddler Teacher
Tutor Time Learning Care Group
08.2013 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of St. Benedict
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