DustinJ.

Christensen
1361HWY310POBox130Cowley,Wy82420email:d ustinjchristensen@gmail.com
Phone:6055690396

Objective
Dedicatedpersonlookingforanexperiencetotrain,cultivate,sustain,andenhancethegrowth
anddevelopmentofallstudents.Aswellas,ensurestudentswithspecialneedshavesuccess
academicandsocialgrowthinasettingdedicatedtobringingoutthebestinallstudentsand
staff.
Education
FortHaysStateUniversity,HaysKS
MastersofScienceEducationinBuildingAdministration(Principal)
AnticipationGraduationSummer2018
BlackHillsStateUniversitySpearfish,SD
BachelorofScienceEducationinSpecialEducation
GPAinMajor3.4/4.0
BHSUDeansListfall2011,spring2012,fall2013

ProfessionalEmployment
6th8thSpecialEducationTeacher
RockyMountainMiddleHighSchool,Cowley,Wy 08/25/2014Present
Collaboratewithgeneraleducationteacherstoensurematerialtaughtalignwith
WyomingStandardsandstudentsindividualIEPgoals.
UseofSpedAdvantagetocreatestudentIEPs,progressreports,andestablished
communicationwithparentsthroughnewsletters,dailyorweeklyprogress
reports/behaviorcharts,phonecallsandemail.
DevelopandimplementlessonplansforspecificsubjectareasinMath,English,and
Readinginaresourceroomsetting.
Provideindividualized,smallgroup,anddifferentiatedinstructioninordertomeetthe
needsofeachstudentusingprogramssuchasAcellus,Read180,andMobyMaxs.
Establishandprovidedstandardsofstudentbehaviorbyestablishingandclearly
communicatingparametersforstudentclassroombehaviorandmanagingdisruptive
behavior.
Evaluatestudentsacademicandsocialgrowth,keepsappropriaterecords,andprepares
progressreports.
ParticipateandleadtheIEPprocessasappropriateandasrequiredbylaw.
Maintainprofessionalcompetencethroughinservice,workshops,andotherprofessional
developmentactivities.
Supervisedthreefiveparaeducatorsduringbothinandoutoftheclassroomduringthe
assignedworkingday.
Administersappropriatetestsand/orassessments.
SkillSummary:Communication,ProblemSolving,MeetingFacilitation,CrisisIntervention
MainstreamingPractices,EventPlanning,andSupervising

DustinJ.Christensen
1361HWY310POBox130Cowley,Wy82420email:d ustinjchristensen@gmail.com
Phone:6055690396

ElementarySpecialEducationBehaviorTeacher
SouthCanyonElementary,RapidCity,SD 01/08/201405/29/2014
Collaboratedwithgeneraleducationteacherstoensurethatmaterialstaughtalignwith
CommonCore.
Workedwithstudentsindividuallyandingroupstopromotefullacademicfunctioning.
WorkedwithstudentswithsevereEmotionalDisorders.
Collaboratedwithstudents,parents,specialeducationteachers,paraeducators,and
administratorstohelpstudentsbecomeindependentlyfunctioningadults.
Participatedinactivitieswhichincluded:assessingstudentprogress,assigninggrades,
takingattendance,keepingparents/guardiansinformedthroughnewsletters,dailyor
weeklyprogressreports/behaviorcharts,phonecallsandemail.
SkillsSummary:C ommunication,ProblemSolving,andAcademicIntegration

AthleticCoachingExperiences
6thGradeGirlsAssistantBasketballCoach 20162017
6thGradeBoysAssistantBasketballCoach 20152016
RockyMountainMiddleSchool,Cowley,WY
Providedevelopmentalopportunitiesforstudentathletesatthemiddleschoollevel.
Buildingrelationshipswithplayerstoencourageteamorientatedsuccess.
Modifiedandcontinuetoimplementstrategiestopromotestudentgrowthand
commitmenttoteamsuccess.
Actasheadcoachforthe6thgradeBoys/Girlsteam.
SkillSummary:PlayerDevelopment,TeamBuildingStrategies,andAthleticDevelopment

AssistantHighSchoolGirlsBasketballCoach 2 0142015
RockyMountainMiddleHighSchool,Cowley,WY
Mentoredplayersonindividualskillsandteamconcepts
Attendedallpracticesandgamesandassistedwithplanningandpreparation
Assistedinpromotinggoodpublicrelationsandstaff/teamunitybymaintainingthe
RockyMountainLadyGrizzlywebsite.
Assistedinperformingpreseasonandpostseasonactivities.
Actedasheadcoachforthefreshmangirlsbasketballteam.
Assistedintrainingandevaluatingplayingparticipants.
Assistedincoordinatingtheoverallpracticescheduleforthebasketballprogram.
Maintainedprofessionalgrowththroughattendanceofclinicsandcoachingconferences.
SkillSummary:OffensiveStrategies,DefensiveStrategies,TeamOrganization,Practice
Planning,andAthleticDevelopment.

WorkExperiences


DustinJ.Christensen
1361HWY310POBox130Cowley,Wy82420email:d ustinjchristensen@gmail.com
Phone:6055690396

DirectSupportProfessional
NorthernHillsTrainingCenter,Spearfish,SD 06/201208/2013
Supportedpeoplewithspecialneedsthroughenjoyingthecommunityandspecialevents.
Assistedteammemberstoidentifytrainingneedsandpreferences.
Supportedpeoplewithmedicalservicessuchasmedicationadministrationanddiet
support.
SkillsSummary:C ommunication,ProblemSolving,andAcademicIntegration

StudentTechnologyFellow
BlackHillsStateUniversityResidenceLife,Spearfish,SD 08/200905/2013
Assistedfacultyinintegratingtechnologyintotheircoursedelivery.
Providedgroupandindividualinstructiontofacultyonusingspecificsoftware,webpage
design,basiccomputerfilesmanagement,andbasictechniquessuchasscanning,editing
graphicimages,orperformingspecializedwebsearches.
UseofPhotoshop,Illustrator,andInDesigntoenhancetheBHSUwebsite.
SkillsSummary:Communication,ComputerProgramming,ProblemSolving,Goalssetting.

ResidentAssistant
BlackHillsStateUniversityResidenceLife,Spearfish,SD 08/201005/2011
Supervisedadiversepopulationofapproximatelytwentysixstudentsrangingfrom
freshmantojuniors.
Communicatedandenforcedcommunityandsocialnormstandardsthroughoutthe
residencehall.
Coordinatedmultipleandlearningexperiencesforresidents.
Compiledweeklyandmonthlyincidentreports,roomconditionreportsaswellasstudent
interactionreports.
AttendedandparticipatedinResidenceHallCommunityCouncilwithprofessionalstaff
andstudentsofthecampus.
SkillsSummary:Communication,Mediation,CrisisInterventionandProblemSolving,
Supervision,CustomerService,EventPlanning,MeetingFacilitation,andAcademic
Integration.
SummerCampCounselor
NeSoDakBibleCamp,Waubay,SD 05/200908/2011
Providedasafe,enriching,Christcenteredexperienceforcampers.
TaughtBiblestudy,ledcampfireworships,devotions,implementedgames,and
groupactivities.
Supervisedcampersatalltimesduringthecampweek,unlessonascheduledbreak.
ServedonadaycampteaminwhichweprovidedVacationBibleSchoolforarea
churches.
SkillsSummary:Communication,Mediation,CrisisInterventionandProblemSolving,
Supervision,CustomerService,EventPlanning,MeetingFacilitation,RiskManagement.

DustinJ.Christensen
1361HWY310POBox130Cowley,Wy82420email:d ustinjchristensen@gmail.com
Phone:6055690396

Certificates
SouthDakotaTeachingCertificate 12/13Present
WyomingTeachingCertificate 0814Present
CoachingEndorsement 10/2014
HeadBasketball,AssistantTrack,AssistantFootball
CPR/AEDforprofessionalRescuer 04//2015
asketball
NFHSCertificationB

ProfessionalMemberships
WyomingEducationAssociation 2014
CouncilforExceptionalChildren 2014
WyomingCoachingAssociation 2014