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Shelley Krause

Shelley Krause

International Falls,MN

Summary

Seasoned Response to Intervention Specialist successful at developing and implementing strategies that promote a love of learning and increase academic performance. 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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Interventionist

Indus School #363
International Falls, MN
08.2020 - Current
  • Worked with at risk students in danger of failing
  • Reading assistance, Sonday System, maintain contact with teachers and parents to stay current, worked with special education students and classroom; with joy, kindness, patience, and understanding
  • Teaching online classes in Accellus for Summer School
  • Completed required documentation such as evaluations, treatment notes and exit summaries.
  • Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
  • Completed evaluations of responses to interventions and overall progress in developing coping skills.
  • Assessed individuals for current capabilities and function levels.
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
  • Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology and behavior modification.
  • Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
  • Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
  • Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
  • Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
  • Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
  • Offered crisis counseling and intervention at school, home and in community to support student needs.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.

Licensed substitute teacher

Indus School #364
International Falls, MN
08.2020 - Current
  • Working as full time substitute teacher for district #363 in elementary and high school.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
  • Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance

Corrections Officer

Koochiching County Sheriff
International Falls, MN
01.2010 - 01.2020
  • Performed all jail duties:
  • Supervision of inmates and inmate activity in detention facilities
  • Provide care and correctional treatment of inmates
  • Manage inmate holding areas
  • Ensure that inmates remain in custody
  • Transport and escort inmates within secured areas according to relevant laws, policies, and procedures
  • Performs searches on inmates and visitors
  • Check mail for contraband, such as weapons or drugs
  • Prepare incident reports and other documentation
  • Enforce rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate conduct, and lock-down
  • Conduct accurate head-count
  • Inventory inmates’ personal property and issues receipts
  • Break up physical confrontations and protect inmates and fellow officers from harm
  • Provide emergency assistance as needed, including but not limited to CPR, escape.
  • Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
  • Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
  • Enforced regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks, alcohol sensor testing and gate-locking procedures.
  • Oversaw and maintained custody of 30 inmates in maximum security.
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Arranged library visits, work assignments, family visits and counseling appointments for prisoners.
  • Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
  • Executed on-time and under-budget project management on customer service issues for senior leadership.
  • Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
  • Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
  • Delivered on time and under-budget project management to resolve customer service issues for senior management.
  • Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
  • Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
  • Mitigated risks and emergency response delays by monitoring weapon inventory controls.
  • Strengthened emergency response protocols by conducting emergency scenarios and quarterly drills and assessing results.
  • Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
  • Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
  • Led inmate work crews completing maintenance, construction, farming and operations activities.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.

Probation Officer Intern

Arrowhead Regional Corrections
International Falls, MN
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Maintained 20 offender caseload
  • Juveniles and adults
  • Drug testing
  • Home searches, person searches, attending court
  • Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
  • Transported and monitored offenders on probation and parole for compliance with court protocols.
  • Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources.
  • Screened incoming employees, personal belongings, and shipments for security concerns.
  • Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
  • Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
  • Created and maintained parole hearing information to keep leadership up-to-date on offender status.
  • Arranged and implemented offender prison release programs.
  • Handled over 25 caseloads per month.
  • Performed both pre-sentence and pre-parole investigations.
  • Performed thorough legal research to strengthen case arguments.
  • Monitored minors, guardians and non-custodial family members.
  • Interpreted legal concepts and issues to complete and close out cases.
  • Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home and employment visits.
  • Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders.
  • Verified social and legal history information of individual probationers.
  • Coordinated community and job placement resources.
  • Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
  • Initiated crisis intervention by following official crisis communication plans and training.
  • Employed appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors and outcomes.
  • Suggested bail recommendations to court to aid with case outcomes.
  • Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
  • Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
  • Oversaw administration of DNA indexing and drug and alcohol screenings for offenders.
  • Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
  • Compiled information from law enforcement and conducted interviews with youth offenders.

Supervisor

Seruitas Security
International Falls, MN
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Hired employees, training of employees, scheduling, payroll
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
  • Solicited customer feedback to identify and improve on areas of weakness.
  • Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

Mental Health Aide

MHP
International Falls, MN
05.1995 - 08.2005
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
  • Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Criminal Justice/Corrections/Victimology

Bemidji State University

Skills

  • Flexible approach
  • Classroom management
  • Assessments
  • Background in law
  • Decision making
  • Individualized support
  • Strategic planning
  • Standardized Testing
  • Skill building
  • Lesson Planning
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student records management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student counseling
  • Child development

Accomplishments

  • Reduced performance lags by developing strategies that proactively targeted students.
  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Increased effectiveness of intervention program by developing key improvement strategies.

Timeline

Interventionist

Indus School #363
08.2020 - Current

Licensed substitute teacher

Indus School #364
08.2020 - Current

Corrections Officer

Koochiching County Sheriff
01.2010 - 01.2020

Probation Officer Intern

Arrowhead Regional Corrections
01.2008 - 01.2010

Supervisor

Seruitas Security
01.2005 - 01.2010

Mental Health Aide

MHP
05.1995 - 08.2005

Bachelors Degree - Criminal Justice/Corrections/Victimology

Bemidji State University

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