Mesa Tollefson
OTD Student
3400 Focxhaven Loop, Bismarck,ND
Summary
Responsible, dedicated, and hardworking graduate student with good communication and listening skills that enjoys working with people of all ages to meet and understand needs. Always taking initiative, and very reliable when it comes to getting things done. Easy-going and enthusiastic about meeting and working with new people. Always open to trying new things and looking for newer, harder challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Childcare Provider
Nanny Position
Rochester, Minnesota
06.2022 - Current
- Enforce rules and manage behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintain an effective schedule with daily routines.
Teacher
Hillsview Daycare
Spearfish, SD
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Teacher Assistant
Whole Child Wellness
Spearfish, SD
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Distributed tests, assignments and handouts per teacher specifications.
Education
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
University of Minnesota
Minnesota 09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD 08.2017 - 05.2021
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND 05.2001 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Legacy High School
Bismarck, ND 08.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Early Childhood Education
Additional Information
Student Athletic Trainer in the Athletic Training room at Black Hills State University 2019 - 2021
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Nanny Position
06.2022 - Current
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
University of Minnesota
09.2021 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Whole Child Wellness
10.2020 - 04.2021
Teacher
Hillsview Daycare
06.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Black Hills State University
08.2017 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Legacy High School
08.2013 - 05.2017
Bismarck State College
05.2001 - 05.2017