1. Erica
Triebenbach
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About Me Asa fully qualified teacher with15 years of varied experience, there’s muchI canoffer
to the educationof ouryoung children. I’m confidentthat my passion forchild
development, together with my skills and expertise will enable me to make a
significant differencein the lives of my studentsand their families.
My strengths Empathetic Flexible Creative Adaptable Learner
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2015-2016 SubstituteTeacher, Independent School District194, Lakeville MN
 Fulfill both short-and long-term substitute assignments acrossall subjectareas,
effectively teaching studentsof varied academic/age levels (gradesK-12) anddiverse
cultural backgrounds.
 Instructclassesof as many as 26students; communicatewithteachers and
administrators, and build a positive rapportwith students.
2006 –2015 EarlyChildhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher: Birth-5
IndependentSchoolDistrict 192, Farmington MN
 Analyzedstudent behaviors to determine the causeand the purposein order to
develop effective teaching strategies andlearning environments.
 Facilitated meetings between parents, therapists, and teachers to develop and
strengthen the rapportof the team, problem solve, anddevelop learning goals.
 Coordinated all aspectsof special educationprogramming so that implementation
by a variety ofprofessionals wassmooth.
 Utilized a variety ofequipment needed by students toincrease independencein the
classroom:wheelchairs, standers, Riftonchairs, gait trainers, Crawl About,etc.
 Extensive experience with AACandAssistive Technologyboth high andlow tech:Go
Talk, BoardMaker, Dynavox,CheapTalk, many AACappsforthe iPad, Big Mac and
other switches,Choice4 Communicators,Eye Gaze boards,picture schedules,Step-
By-Step communicators.
 Created alternative solutions for AACandAssistive Technologyin order to meet
students’ needs within the providedbudget.
 Extensive use ofmobile technology in the classroomto increase learning,
independence within classroomroutine, showcasingstudentaccomplishments,and
continuouscommunicationwithparents.
 Established and maintained a classroomenvironment that utilized space,materials,
routines, andguidance techniquesto effectively facilitate physical, social/emotional,
and intellectual development.
 Supervised educational assistants, manage classroom behaviors, develop
adaptations for environment,curriculum,andactivities, adjustdaily schedule when
needed
 Developed and implemented IndividualEducationPlans and IndividualFamily
Service Plans.
 Functionedasan effective member ofMultidisciplinary Evaluation and IEP teams.
16040 DoddLn, Rosemount MN,
55068
(651) 494-8305
triebenbach@gmail.com

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2005 –2006 ECSE Teacher: 3-5, Independent School District 659, NorthfieldMN
 Effectively co-taughtan integrated preschoolprogram for3 yr olds, collaborating
with co-teacherto create numerousactivities and learning tools to supportthe
independent learning of the students.
 Established and maintained a classroomenvironment that utilized space,materials,
routines, andguidance techniquesto effectively facilitate physical, social/emotional,
and intellectual development.
 Supervised educational assistants, manage classroom behaviors, develop
adaptations for environment,curriculum,andactivities, adjustdaily schedule when
needed
 Developed and implemented IndividualEducationPlans.
 Functionedasan effective member ofMultidisciplinary Evaluation and IEP teams.
2003-2005 ECSE Teacher: 3-5, Independent School District465, Litchfield MN
 Effectively taught in an integrated preschoolprogram for3 yr olds, collaborating
with lead teacher to create numerousactivities and learning tools tosupportthe
independent learning of the students.
 Supervised educational assistants, manage classroom behaviors, develop
adaptations for environment,curriculum,andactivities, adjustdaily schedule when
needed
 Developed and implemented IndividualEducationPlans.
 Functionedasan effective member ofMultidisciplinary Evaluation and IEP teams.
2000-2003 ECSE Teacher: K, Independent School District 196, RosemountMN
 Itinerant teacher for7 buildings.
 Providedclassroom and academic supportfor Kindergarteners with active IEPs.
 Developed and implemented IndividualEducationPlans.
 Functionedasan effective member ofMultidisciplinary Evaluation and IEP teams
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2000 Bachelorof Sciencein Early ChildhoodSpecial Education
Minnesota State University -Moorhead
2005 Masters of Educationin Early ChildhoodEducation
University ofPhoenix - Online
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Computer MicrosoftWord,Microsoft Excel,MicrosoftPowerPoint,Microsoft Publisher,
Pages forMac, Keynote forMac, Numbersfor Mac,iBooks, iBooks Author,iMovie,
AESOP,Schoology,SpedForms, andDPRS(DueProcessReporting System)
Tests Battelle Developmental Inventory-2,MullenScales ofEarly Learning, AEPS
(Assessment,Evaluation, and ProgrammingSystem, Carolina Curriculumfor
Infantsand Toddlers withSpecial Needs, STAR (Strategies forTeaching based on
AutismResearch),ASQ(Agesand Stages Developmental Questionnaire), ASQ-SE,
SAFER(Scalefor Assessmentof Family Enjoyment withinRoutines),RBI (Routines
Based Interview)