1. JENNIFER K. LEWIS
Edina, MN | jenner1000@yahoo.com
Education Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
Masters of Arts: Special Education
Certifications: Learning Disabilities and Emotional Behavior Disorders
Graduation: May 2011, Summa Cum Laude GPA: 4.0
University of Wisconsin – Stout Menomonie, WI
Bachelors of Science: Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Certifications: Food Service, Child Services, Family and Community
Minor: Health
Studied abroad in Dalkeith, Scotland, 1998
Graduation: May 2000, Cum Laude GPA: 3.3/3.5
Professional Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
Experiences Master of Arts in Special Education 08/16 - Present
 Associate Program Director, Special Education
Walden University Minneapolis, MN
Division of Teaching, Learning and Professional Licensure 01/16 – 08/16
 University Supervisor, Special Education
Eastern Carver County Schools – District #112 Chaska, MN
Pioneer Ridge Middle School 06/12 – 08/16
 Special Education, EBD classroom – Grades 6-8
North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN
Upward Bound/TRIO – College Prep Program 06/07 – 08/11
 Teacher, Mentor & Tutor – Academic Advising, Career Exploration & College Field Trips
Osseo Area Schools – District #279 Brooklyn Park, MN
North View Junior High – IB MYP World School 08/04 – 06/12
 Special Education, Self-contained EBD classroom – Grades 6 – 9
 Extended School Year, Special Education – Grades 7 – 12
 Homebound Instructor
 FACS – Grades 6 - 12
 Chemistry – Grades 10 – 12
 Coaching Experiences – Cross Country 2004, Boys & Girls Swimming 2005 – 2008, Gymnastics
2005 – 2008, Softball 2006 – 2008
 Targeted Services Teacher– Cooking Club, Fashion Club & Fit 4 Life Club
Qualifications
 Outstanding communication skills demonstrated through Power Point presentations,
hands-on lab experiences, simulated school-to-work transition activities where emphasis
is placed on the relevance of class materials to the world beyond the classroom.
 Professional, personable and articulate with students, staff & community members.
 Self-motivated with high energy and a passionate commitment to life-long learning.
 Innovative and skilled at developing challenging lessons with a focus on meeting the
needs and interests of a diverse community – Incorporated community service projects in
the classroom through a local hospitality network.
 Enrichment Experiences: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Differentiated Instruction,
Student Directed Learning, Collaborative Lessons, IB Learner Profile, the Design Cycle
and Areas of Interaction.
Volunteer Hennepin County Medical Center Minneapolis, MN
Experiences Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 03/16 - Present
Big Brother Big Sister of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
Mentor 08/15 – 08/16
Honors
 Graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
 Graduated Cum Laude from the University of Wisconsin – Stout