Tracey L. Peters
Bemidji,MN
Summary
Master’s level professional with significant management and leadership experience in nonprofit human services, for profit group homes, and K-12 and university settings. Highly proficient in the domains of planning, program oversight, grants management, budgeting, and staff supervision. Commitment to person-centered services with extensive experience serving children and adults with physical/developmental/and mental health disabilities. Strong understanding and respect for diversity/equity/inclusion with significant experience in Northwest Minnesota’s Native American communities. Basic Ojibwe language skills. Excellent writing, communication and collaboration skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and school software platforms.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Laporte Public Schools
Laporte, MN
05.2024 - Current
- Provide case management for 23 students, create lesson plans, modify assignments, create and implement Individual Education Plans, facilitate IEP meetings and develop and manage behavioral/academic/transition goals and objectives. Daily groups on social skills, independent living skills, boundaries, and emotions.
Special Education Teacher
Bemidji Area Schools
Bemidji, MN
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided case management for 16 students and created lesson plans, modified assignments, created and implemented Individual Education Plans, facilitated IEP meetings with parents and school staff, and created and managed behavioral/academic/transition goals and objectives.
SLD/EBD Teacher
Cass Lake Bena Schools
Cass Lake, MN
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Provided case management for 12+ students, created lesson plans, modified assignments, created and implemented Individualized Educational Plans, facilitated IEP meetings and managed behavioral/academic/transition goals.
Program Director
Evergreen Youth & Family Services
Bemidji, MN
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Served on agency management team. Represented EYS programs to the Board and Committees, and made board aware of program and staff issues. Advised Executive Director as requested. Responsible for quality control for EYS young adult housing, mental health, independent living skills, food/hygiene pantry, and outreach center programs. Prepared and provided oversight for program budgets totaling approximately $1.5 million. Coordinated 34 other grants and ensured grant compliance. Responsible for staff supervision, evaluation, scheduling and training. Collaborated with local ranch to implement an equine-assisted therapy grant. Helped develop policies and procedures and trained staff.
Youth Counselor
Evergreen Shelter
Bemidji, MN
04.2008 - 09.2014
- Responsible for supervising youth and ensuring youth safety in a 10-bed residential shelter for homeless and runaway youth.
SLD/DCD Teacher
Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School
Bena, MN
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Provided case management for 20+ students, created lesson plans, modified assignments, created and implemented Individual Education Plans, facilitated IEP meetings and created, implemented and managed behavioral/academic/transition goals and objectives.
Graduate Assistantship, e-learning
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN
01.2007 - 05.2008
- Provided technical support for teachers who were adding courses to e-learning. Provided e-learning training to small groups and uploaded course data and materials.
Director, TRIO Program
Leech Lake Tribal College
Cass Lake, MN
03.2002 - 04.2003
- Accountable for U.S. Dept. of Education grants management and compliance, budgeting, and reporting. Scheduled, trained, and hired tutors. Hired, scheduled and trained all new academic advisors. Conducted IAP, LASSI and Accuplacer assessments. Provided support and guidance to students who were first generation college attendees, low income, and/or experiencing disabilities. Taught math and study skills.
Instructor, Math Methods, Language Arts Methods, and Math Skills
Leech Lake Tribal College
Cass Lake
09.2001 - 12.2002
- Developed curriculum and taught courses in the math and education departments.
Interim Enrollment Manager
Leech Lake Tribal College
Cass Lake
01.2002 - 03.2002
- Registered and enrolled 240 students, updated student schedule, sent official and unofficial transcripts, and completed files graduation and for accreditation. Provided training for incoming Enrollment Manager.
Education
Graduate Program: School Superintendent -
St. Mary’s University
Minneapolis, MNGraduate Certificate: K-12 Principal - undefined
St. Mary’s University
Minneapolis, MN02.2025
Masters Coursework in Special Education completed for EBD/LD licensure - undefined
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05.2008
Master of Science in Education - undefined
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN05.2007
Associate of Arts - Music and Natural Sciences, emphasis in Mathematics
Leech Lake Tribal College
Cass Lake, MN05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with emphasis in Early Childhood
Sinte Gleska University
Cass Lake, MN05.2001
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Indian Studies
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05.1998
Skills
- Tailored instruction
- Effective classroom management
- Development of individual education plans
- Team leadership
- Community outreach
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Targeted group instruction
- Clear communication with parents
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 52 staff members.
- Coordinated yearly budget totaling over One Million Dollars
- Awarded "Special Education Teacher of the Year" in 2008..
Certification
- Pre K-6 Elementary Education
- K-12 EBD/LD
- Principal K-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Laporte Public Schools
05.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Bemidji Area Schools
06.2020 - 12.2022
SLD/EBD Teacher
Cass Lake Bena Schools
08.2018 - 06.2020
Program Director
Evergreen Youth & Family Services
10.2015 - 05.2018
Youth Counselor
Evergreen Shelter
04.2008 - 09.2014
SLD/DCD Teacher
Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School
08.2007 - 06.2009
Graduate Assistantship, e-learning
Bemidji State University
01.2007 - 05.2008
Director, TRIO Program
Leech Lake Tribal College
03.2002 - 04.2003
Interim Enrollment Manager
Leech Lake Tribal College
01.2002 - 03.2002
Instructor, Math Methods, Language Arts Methods, and Math Skills
Leech Lake Tribal College
09.2001 - 12.2002
Graduate Certificate: K-12 Principal - undefined
St. Mary’s University
Masters Coursework in Special Education completed for EBD/LD licensure - undefined
Bemidji State University
Master of Science in Education - undefined
University of Minnesota Duluth
Associate of Arts - Music and Natural Sciences, emphasis in Mathematics
Leech Lake Tribal College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with emphasis in Early Childhood
Sinte Gleska University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Indian Studies
Bemidji State University
Graduate Program: School Superintendent -
St. Mary’s University