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Lori Bjork

Lakeville,MN

Summary

Dedicated and passionate Tier 2 teaching candidate in the special education field. Shortly completing student teaching and soon to obtain M.A.T. with K-12 licensure and ABS certification. Committed to making a positive impact on the academic and personal development of students. Strong understanding of individualized instruction and a passion for inclusive education. Focused on creating a supportive and engaging learning environment that fosters growth and success for all learners.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Valley View Middle School
08.2023 - Current
  • To support self-contained students in the Strive and Bridge Program - To assist in implementation of IEP goals, adaption of classroom tasks and learning materials and to promote physical, mental and social well-being of the students that I support

Summer Recreation Leader

Edina Community Education
08.2019 - Current
  • Monitor, supervise, and care for elementary students in summer programming - plan and implement games, activities and art projects

Special Education Paraprofessional

Cornelia Elementary
08.2019 - 01.2023
  • To support students on ASD scale. To motivate and engage students in the learning process, conflict management and behavioral issues, assist in the development of student self-independence and to focus on individual IEP goals. Assist with restroom, feeding and medical needs of students with disabilities

Education Assistant/Special Education

Hidden Valley Elementary
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • To assist teachers in kindergarten classrooms, individualized support with SPED students, tutored struggling students in small groups, supervised students in common areas,, helped manage bus loading and unloading.

Education Assistant/Special Education

Sioux Trail Elementary
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • To positively reinforce behavior issues with a reward system in Kindergarten with selected SPED students, to collaborate with teachers, special education staff and other specialists with student behavioral management and to supervise children in various settings hallways, lunchroom and playground

Education Assistant

Edward Neill Elementary
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • To assist site lead and math educator in the area of mathematical games, math programs in DLS lab and organized team games/activities

Education

M.A.T. - K-12 SPED licensure

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN
05-2026

B. A. degree - advertising

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
01.1995

High School -

White Bear Lake Area High School
01.1991

Skills

  • IEP compliance
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Behavioral plan management
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Life skills development
  • Teaching and instruction
  • Student advocacy

Certification

CPI – Positive Behavioral Intervention – currently certified

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Valley View Middle School
08.2023 - Current

Summer Recreation Leader

Edina Community Education
08.2019 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Cornelia Elementary
08.2019 - 01.2023

Education Assistant/Special Education

Hidden Valley Elementary
06.2019 - 08.2019

Education Assistant

Edward Neill Elementary
03.2019 - 05.2019

Education Assistant/Special Education

Sioux Trail Elementary
09.2018 - 06.2019

M.A.T. - K-12 SPED licensure

Augsburg University

B. A. degree - advertising

University of North Dakota

High School -

White Bear Lake Area High School

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