Noah Gansen
Onalaska,WI
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher
Trempealeau Elementary
01.2022 - Current
- Designed differentiated instruction techniques that met the unique needs of each learner while maintaining high expectations for all students.
- Collaborate on School Improvement Plan (SIP); present data to building leadership and district-level administrators.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to inform and improve lesson planning, leading to higher achievement levels for students across all ability levels.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, adjusting instructional methods as needed for optimal results.
- Implemented behavioral management techniques to establish a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop a cross-curricular approach, resulting in more well-rounded education for students.
- Effectively communicated with parents and guardians regarding student performance, fostering strong relationships to support academic success.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Staff Sergeant (E-6), Senior Information Technology Specialist
Wisconsin Army National Guard
01.2017 - Current
- Serving in a Sergeant First Class (E-7) position, managing 12 personal and overseeing IT server operations.
- Responsible for administrative leadership including inventories, audits, evaluations, and training records.
- Spearheaded the adoption of agile methodologies for software development projects, improving speed-to-market for new products and features.
- Modernized legacy systems through seamless migrations to cloud-based platforms, improving scalability and cost effectiveness.
- Contributed to the development of IT policies, procedures, and best practices that fostered a secure, reliable, and efficient technology environment for users.
- Streamlined IT operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures, optimizing system performance.
Learning Disabilities Teacher (Grades 3–4)
Herman Elementary
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Partnered with administration on scheduling and staffing decisions for special education services across grade levels.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching strategies and adapting instruction to meet individual needs.
- Identified struggling students early on, implementing targeted interventions to help them achieve academic goals.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing campus culture and promoting academic achievement for every student.
- Collaborated with special education staff to design tailored accommodations for students with learning disabilities, facilitating their participation in mainstream classrooms successfully.
- Assessed student progress through ongoing evaluations, providing feedback and support for continuous improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher
Lawrence-Lawson Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Oversaw master scheduling for all special education services; optimized staffing and instructional time through weekly coordination.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to inform and improve lesson planning, leading to higher achievement levels for students across all ability levels.
- Designed differentiated instruction techniques that met the unique needs of each learner while maintaining high expectations for all students.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, adjusting instructional methods as needed for optimal results.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Education
Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis (BCBA track)
UW–Whitewater
05.2026
Director of Special Education Certification -
UW–Oshkosh
05.2026
Educational Leadership Certification -
UW–La Crosse
01-2025
M.S.Ed. - Special Education
UW–Stevens Point
05-2020
B.S. - Public Administration (Minor: Political Science)
Winona State University
05-2016
Skills
- Behavior Frameworks (PBIS, CPI)
- Crisis Response & Prevention
- Co-teaching experience
- IEP Compliance and IEP implementation
- Collaborative teamwork
- UDL & Differentiation
- Parent-teacher communication
- School-Wide Data Leadership
- Data-driven decision making
- Technology Integration
- Social skills training
- Scheduling & Resource Management
- Sensory integration strategies
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
- Assistive technology use
- Cisco
- Aimsweb
- Assessment administration
- FastBridge
- PowerSchool
- De-escalation techniques
Certification
- 5051 Principal License (PK–12)- 01/01/25
- 1801 Cross-Categorical Special Education License, WI
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Certified
- Apple Certified Teacher
- FastBridge & Aimsweb Trained, Progress Monitoring & Intervention Planning
- Seeds and Skyward IEP Systems
- Security Clearance, Top-Secret
Key Skills And Systems
- Behavior Frameworks (PBIS, CPI)
- Crisis Response & Prevention
- IEP Compliance
- UDL & Differentiation
- School-Wide Data Leadership
- Technology Integration
- Scheduling & Resource Management
- Technology Systems: Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Cisco, Aimsweb, FastBridge, PowerSchool, Apple School Manager
Affiliations
- National Association of Elementary School Principals Student (NAESP)
- Wisconsin Association of School Administrators Student (WASA)
- Wisconsin ABA Association Student
Security Clearance
Top-Secret Security Clearance – U.S. Department of Defense
Timeline
Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher
Trempealeau Elementary
01.2022 - Current
Learning Disabilities Teacher (Grades 3–4)
Herman Elementary
01.2020 - 01.2022
Cross-Categorical Special Education Teacher
Lawrence-Lawson Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2020
Staff Sergeant (E-6), Senior Information Technology Specialist
Wisconsin Army National Guard
01.2017 - Current
Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis (BCBA track)
UW–Whitewater
Director of Special Education Certification -
UW–Oshkosh
Educational Leadership Certification -
UW–La Crosse
M.S.Ed. - Special Education
UW–Stevens Point
B.S. - Public Administration (Minor: Political Science)
Winona State University
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