Mark Bjelland
Bismarck,ND
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Pride Inc.
07.2019 - Current
- Helping children with disabilities meet their physical, social, and communication goals
Special Education Student Teacher
Century High School
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Worked with students on increasing their socio-emotional and academic skills.
- Observed multiple IEP meetings.
- Collaborated and helped lead activities that developed students' emotional and social growth.
4th Grade - Student Teaching
Pioneer Elementary School
01.2022 - 02.2022
- I taught writing, social studies, whole group and small group reading, and math during my time at Pioneer Elementary School.
- Participated in our 4th grade PLC to address the effectiveness of Title One services for our students.
- Worked with Pioneer's Positive Based Intervention Systems (PBIS) to create a positive school climate.
- Taught socio-emotional skills to my class in order to prevent bullying and create a more positive school environment.
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE II
Bismarck Public Schools
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Taught a group of students with varying abilities within the classroom, as well as working closely with the classroom paraprofessional
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education and Special Education
UNIVERSITY OF MARY
04.2023
Skills
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Medications Training
- Seizure First Aid Certified
- SPD Training
- Positioning, Transitioning &Transportation (PT&T) Training
Certification
- First Aid
- CPR
- CPI
- Medication Provider
- Seizure First Aid Certification
Awards
- Youth of the Year Nominee
- Dean's List
- Academic Letter
References
- Stacey Lopez - Special Education Teacher, Dean Lakes Education Center, (952) 567-8100
- Alyssa Delorme - Program Coordinator, Pride Inc., (701) 258-7838
- Brandon Plasch - Special Education Teacher, (701) 323-4900
Extracurricular Activities
- Volunteering at Heaven Helper's Soup Cafe
- Volunteering for Special Olympics
Timeline
Special Education Student Teacher
Century High School
03.2022 - 04.2022
4th Grade - Student Teaching
Pioneer Elementary School
01.2022 - 02.2022
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE II
Bismarck Public Schools
11.2020 - 07.2021
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Pride Inc.
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education and Special Education
UNIVERSITY OF MARY
- First Aid
- CPR
- CPI
- Medication Provider
- Seizure First Aid Certification