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Sally Foslien

Eden Prairie,MN

Summary

School Social Work Intern with experience supporting students in diverse school settings within Minneapolis Public Schools and Bloomington Public Schools. Skilled in providing emotional, social, and academic support; assisting in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Background includes roles as a Mental Health Practitioner and Center-Based Paraprofessional, with strengths in crisis intervention, family engagement, and culturally responsive, trauma-informed practice.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

School Social Work Intern

Kennedy High School
Bloomington, MN
01.2025 - Current
  • Assisted students in developing coping strategies for emotional and social challenges.
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions to address student concerns and needs.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student issues and solutions.
  • Provided crisis intervention support during emergency situations involving students.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings related to IEPs or other special education services.
  • Assessed and evaluated student social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Program Management Paraprofessional

Kennedy High School
Bloomington , MN
05.2024 - Current

Assisted in execution of assigned tasks, providing academic support to students.

Monitored student independence and implemented behavior management plans for classroom and individual settings.

Communicated student progress effectively with case managers for ongoing assessment.

Special Education Resource Provider

Justice Page Middle School
Minneapolis, MN
08.2023 - 03.2024

Collaborated with general education teachers on assessment and curriculum adaptation.

Assisted in evaluating special education eligibility and developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Participated in IEP team planning to create measurable behavioral and instructional objectives.

Participated in the IEP team planning to create measurable behavioral and instructional objectives.

Assessed developmental, cognitive, and social needs to adapt lessons and learning environments.

Mental Health Practitioner

People Incorporated
Chaska, Minnesota
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provide and model crisis intervention and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms or other emotional and behavioral responses while prioritizing client and program safety.
  • Provide supportive 1:1 and group counseling, observe client behavior and physical and emotional symptoms, and perform behavioral management interventions as needed.
  • Conduct assessments and treatment plans, plan-of-care reviews, Electronic Health Record (EHR) Credible.

Center-Based Paraprofessional

Eastern Carver County District 112
Chaska, Minnesota
08.2015 - 04.2023

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

St. Catherine University
St. Paul, MN
05.2026

Child Advocacy Studies Certificate

St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
05-2026

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Individual counseling
  • Behavior management
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Student assessment

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

School Social Work Intern

Kennedy High School
01.2025 - Current

Program Management Paraprofessional

Kennedy High School
05.2024 - Current

Special Education Resource Provider

Justice Page Middle School
08.2023 - 03.2024

Mental Health Practitioner

People Incorporated
04.2023 - 08.2023

Center-Based Paraprofessional

Eastern Carver County District 112
08.2015 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

St. Catherine University

Child Advocacy Studies Certificate

St. Catherine University
Sally Foslien