Tiffany Lindholm
9809 Elm Creek Trail N. Champlin
Summary
After more than two decades in classroom-based special education roles, I am intentionally transitioning into a clinical services setting where my strengths in treatment-aligned goal development, behavior support, and systems-level collaboration can be applied more broadly. Throughout my career, I have been deeply involved in developing individualized goals, modeling effective conflict management during escalated situations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency of care and high-quality services. I am particularly interested in contributing to Fraser’s Autism Center of Excellence through participation in program development, training, and operational supports, as well as supporting client intake processes and participating in clinical team meetings and peer reviews. My goal is to move beyond direct classroom instruction and into a role that supports high-quality, ABA-aligned services for children and families across Fraser programs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Osseo School District
Maple Grove, MN
01.2025 - Current
- Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized treatment goals addressing regulation, behavior, and functional skills.
- Coordinate services across educators, ESPs, administrators, related service providers, and families to ensure cohesive, person-centered programming.
- Utilize student data to inform intervention adjustments and progress monitoring.
- Support therapeutic environments by designing routines, visuals, and behavioral supports that promote engagement and regulation.
- Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, timelines, and documentation requirements.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate support strategies within general classroom settings.
Fridley Public Schools
Fridley, MN
08.2017 - 01.2024
- Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Center Based Program
- Collaborative Social Skills Instruction: Co-taught essential social skills alongside CTSS Setting III Therapists, enriching students' social competencies.
- Child Study Meeting Facilitation: Actively assisted in orchestrating Child Study meetings, contributing to comprehensive student evaluations and support strategies.
- Leadership and Mentorship: Acted as a mentor and guide for paraeducators, holding bi-weekly meetings to discuss program improvements, instructional adaptations, student engagement, behavior redirection, and group management techniques.
- Graduate Student Mentorship: Supervised and mentored a Graduate Student Intern, providing guidance and professional development in the field of special education.
- Certified CPI Instructor: Attained and utilized CPI instructor certification to enrich the school’s behavioral management capabilities
Mankato Area Public Schools
Mankato, MN
08.2010 - 06.2017
- Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Center Based Program
- Certified CPI Instructor: Attained and utilized CPI Instructor certification to enrich the school's behavioral management capabilities.
- Assistant Child Study Facilitator: Reviewed Special Education Team members of upcoming due dates regarding due process paperwork.
Education
M.A. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling LPCC
Walden University
01.2024
M.A. - Emotional Behavioral Disorders
University of St. Thomas
01.2005
B.S. - Elementary Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
01.2001
Skills
- Program development & oversight
- Therapeutic program implementation
- Treatment goals
- Intervention plans
- Data-informed decision making
- Staff supervision & mentorship
- Work direction for direct care staff
- Training & professional development
- Performance support
- Behavior intervention
- Conflict management
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Osseo School District
01.2025 - Current
Fridley Public Schools
08.2017 - 01.2024
Mankato Area Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2017
M.A. - Emotional Behavioral Disorders
University of St. Thomas
B.S. - Elementary Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
M.A. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling LPCC
Walden University
Certifications and Awards
2023 Top Teacher Award for Channel 9 News, Basic Life Support Certificate