SUSAN THREINEN

Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
• Manage a diverse clientele of 30+ while educating client teams on proper technique and implementation of educational strategies and resources
• Provide technical assistance to programs across the state of Kansas as an expert in the field.
• Provide training statewide for professionals on pedagogy specific to the field, with onsite follow-up support to facilitate effective implementation
• Meet annually with state-wide stakeholders and leaders in the field to discuss available services, support, and resources.
• Well-versed in state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to special education.

• Coordinated client services for diverse population (70-85 standard caseload) from entry to exit of program; served as client team leader, and supported client through transition to the next level of programming
• Conducted comprehensive onsite assessments to determine client and team needs and concerns; provided written reports with clear recommendations for implementation and follow-up support
• Supervised multiple graduate students in the field, providing comprehensive instruction, support and feedback during their schooling and field work, leading to highly qualified and skilled industry professionals
• Served as community presentation specialist, providing comprehensive training on a variety of subjects relating to child development
• Member of the Kansas State Coordinating Council on Developmental Disabilities for three 4-year terms, appointed by the Governor. Served on a variety of committees and assisted with redesign of the Council’s website.
• Worked for the University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Pediatrics as a developmental screening specialist, supporting families and staff in child development and available community resources.

• Teacher of integrated developmental preschool – responsible for 28 students and two aides
• Worked with team to assess each student and developed an Individualized Education Program with goals to address areas of need
• Developed curriculum designed to meet each student’s individual needs, resulting in successful completion of IEP goals
• Coordinated communication with parents and other team members regarding the development and implementation of curriculum, IEP goals and classroom/behavior management skills to ensure student success, resulting in higher parent involvement and satisfaction with their child’s progress.

• Manufacturer of AAC/AT equipment, communication hardware/software
• Instructed teams across the country about ATI’s augmentative/alternative communication and assistive technology software and equipment, resulting in successful placement, programming, and use of ATI’s products
• Developed and implemented comprehensive training and support materials
• Worked with teams in schools, hospitals, and other facilities to devise more effective ways of implementing the device appropriately and functionally in all aspects of the system user’s life, resulting in higher client access/use of ATI’s
• Presented at regional, national, and international conferences on ATI’s hardware/software, resulting in increased sales and use of ATI’s products as well as increased presence in the AAC/AT market.

• Manufacturer of AAC/AT equipment, specialized language program “Unity”
• Trained professional teams in a multi-state region about augmentative/alternative communication and assistive technology equipment, resulting in successful placement, programming, and use of PRC’s equipment
• Worked with teams in schools, hospitals, and other facilities to devise more effective ways of implementing devices appropriately and functionally in all aspects of the system user’s life, resulting in higher client access/use of PRC product
• Presented at regional, national, and international conferences on PRC’s products, resulting in increased sales and use of PRC equipment as well as increased presence in the AAC/AT market.