507.273.

6507
Tricia.knutson@austin.k12.mn.us

209 7th Ave SW

Stewartville, MN 55976

EBD TEACHING LICENSE

Augsburg College
2013
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Communicative Disorders
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
2009
MASTERS IN EDUCATION
Teacher Leadership
Augsburg College
2013

I have an overwhelming passion for working with students in setting III and setting IV
programs. Working with a population that is often times challenging has become my lifes
mission. During my time as a setting IV EBD teacher, I have worked with around 30
different students. Of these 30 students, I have successfully transitioned 11 students back
to setting III or setting II programming.

EBD Teacher

Horizon Setting IV Program: Austin Public School District

January 2013-present

Created and implemented academic instruction in reading/language arts,

mathematics, science and social studies using appropriate modifications and
adaptations according to each individual students IEP
Maintained constant communication with the school team: Mental Health
Behavioral Aide, Mental Health Practitioner and Horizon Supervisor, to provide
appropriate programming for students
Led annual IEP meetings and re-evaluation meetings to include input from all
members of the students team
Completed due process paperwork in compliance with state guidelines
Completed due process paperwork for two teachers hired on a variance
Transitioned 9 students from Setting IV programming to Setting III
programming in three school years

Long Term Substitute Teacher-DCD Classroom

Love and Logic
Southeast Cooperative
Rochester, MN
2015
TransMath
Mankato Public Schools
Mankato, MN
2015
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Austin Public Schools
Austin, MN
2015
Life Space Crisis Intervention
(LSCI)
New Dominion School
Austin, MN
2013

Triton Public School District

January 2011

Created and implemented lesson plans using Language! for a classroom of

English Language Learners
Used the Read Naturally curriculum and tracked and recorded student data
Worked one on one with students using math intervention strategies
Pushed into the classroom with a student with Down Syndrome

Educational Assistant-Setting IV

Zumbro Education District (ZED)

June 2011-June 2012

Collected and documented data regarding students daily behavior

Documented anecdotal information about students behavior in the classroom
Followed the class of elementary setting IV students throughout their
academic day and assisted the classroom teacher as needed

507.273.6507
Tricia.knutson@austin.k12.mn.us

209 7th Ave SW

Stewartville, MN 55976

Educational Assistant-special education

Triton Public School District

September 2009-June 2010

Worked one on one in the morning with a student with Autism

Worked one on one in the afternoons with a student with cerebral palsy
Implemented modifications and adaptations as identified in the students IEP
per the special education teacher
Attended IEP meeting and assistive technology meetings for student with
cerebral palsy to become efficient in using a Dynavox Communicative Device
Cafeteria and recess supervision

Residence Hall Director

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

July 2008-June 2009

Supervised and managed a staff of 15 resident assistants and desk attendants in

a college residence hall
Performed staff evaluations
Collaborated with 9 Hall Directors to maintain consistency and safety within
the resident halls on campus
Worked with local and campus law enforcement to maintain safe living
conditions for students and staff
Worked with a staff member who was placed on probation to help maintain his
employment within the residence hall