Melinda DeGeer
Glenwood,MN
Summary
Skilled Early Intervention/ECSE Teacher with experience enhancing parent engagement at Minnewaska Area Schools. I have developed skills in early intervention coaching strategies and multidisciplinary collaboration.
I am equipped with a positive attitude and patience vital to working with families in their homes. I have extensive experience meeting parents where they are at, gaining rapport, and working together to come up with strategies to best meet their needs.
I possess an understanding of cultural differences and bring compassion, acceptance, and patience which helps me to foster relationships with families. I possess a foundational understanding of early childhood special education principles and am adept at collaborating with families to create Individualized Family Service Plans that meet their needs. I am dedicated to making a positive impact by supporting families and collaborating with others.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Intervention/ECSE Teacher
Minnewaska Area Schools
08.2006 - Current
- Increased parent engagement by incorporating coaching and active listening.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies to optimize learning outcomes for parents and children of various backgrounds and ability levels.
- Established strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating effectively on transdisciplinary services.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on early intervention strategies and Part C Due Process.
- Evaluated infants and toddlers and created IFSPs.
- Region 4 IEIC Chairperson.
- Region 4 representative on the MN EDHI committee.
ECSE Teacher
Runestone Area Education District
07.2000 - 07.2006
- Integrated assistive technology tools into lessons, increasing accessibility for students with diverse abilities.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies to optimize learning outcomes for students of various backgrounds and ability levels.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to manage student behavior and build relationships.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the development of comprehensive support systems for students.
- Administered, interpreted and reported student evaluations to parents and guardians.
ECSE Teacher
Lakeville Public Schools
05.1998 - 06.2000
- Birth-two early intervention
- ECSE/Autism Teacher for a self-contained classroom
ECSE Teacher
Minnewaska Area Schools
08.1995 - 05.1998
Education
Bachelors of Applied Science - ECSE And Pre-K
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MNSkills
- Early intervention coaching strategies
- Professional development in rhythmic movements
- Professional development in gestalt language acquisition
- Conscious Discipline training
- Play based learning advocate
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Assessment and evaluation administration
Committee Involvement
Former Chairperson Region 4 IEIC
Member of Pope County ECI Thrive
Region 4 Representative on EDHI
Member of Pope County Child Protection Interagency Team
Timeline
Early Intervention/ECSE Teacher
Minnewaska Area Schools
08.2006 - Current
ECSE Teacher
Runestone Area Education District
07.2000 - 07.2006
ECSE Teacher
Lakeville Public Schools
05.1998 - 06.2000
ECSE Teacher
Minnewaska Area Schools
08.1995 - 05.1998
Bachelors of Applied Science - ECSE And Pre-K
University of Minnesota Duluth
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