Carianna Anderson

14192 SD Highway 36
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605) 431- 6105
Email: Carianna.Anderson@k12.sd.us

Professional Experience
Special Education Teacher with over 12 years of experience working with students in a
very high stress environment. Proficient in dealing with youth that have suffered
inadequate environmental circumstances, mental health issues, abuse, and special needs.
Experience in designing specific instruction based on the students’ needs and strengths to
meet academic standards and goals for IEPs.

Education
 Associate Degree of Applied Science in Horse Management/Business, May 1998,
Western Dakota Technical Institute, Rapid City, SD
 Bachelor or Science of Education- K-12 Special Education/Elementary Education,
December 2018, Dakota State University, Madison, SD
 High School Diploma, 1996, Stevens High School, Rapid City, SD

Employment
 Special Education Teacher, Hermosa School, Hermosa, SD
May 2018-present
Case manager and teacher for grades 6-8

 Paraprofessional for Special Education, Hermosa Elementary, Hermosa, SD

August 2016-May 2018
Working with K-3rd grade students that are in Special Education

 Teacher/paraprofessional, STAR Academy, Custer SD

March 2015-April 2016
Worked with adjudicated juveniles in the subjects of Mathematics and English for
grades 8-12. Set up individualized plans for credit recovery and continuing
education.

 Wellness Instructor/Counselor, STAR Academy, Custer, SD

June 2007- March 2015
Led adjudicated juveniles through a program designed to provide a structured and
healthy environment enhancing the physical, psychological, and educational well
being of the participants. Duties included structured life skill teachings and
counseling with evidenced based practices and guidance through Core Correctional
Practices.

 Youth Supervisor, STAR Academy, Custer, SD

September 2006- June 2007
Supervised adjudicated juveniles while they work, at school, and during daily living
 Carianna Anderson
14192 SD Highway 36
Hermosa, SD 57744
(605) 431- 6105
Email: Carianna.Anderson@k12.sd.us

activities at a correctional facility. Applied specific program techniques and activities

designed to prepare the juveniles to function productively in society.

 Horse Trainer, Self-employed, Western South Dakota

October 1997- September 2006
Trained horses in most disciplines for cliental and providing riding lessons for all
ages and levels.

Activities/Awards

* President of the Northern Plains Reining Horse Association for 2002-2014

* Active Member and Exhibitor of AQHA, APHA and NRHA
* Certified coach for the Special Olympics team for the Black Hills
* Certified Ropes Course Facilitator (2007-present)
* Certified in Motivational Interviewing (2006-present)
* Certified in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (2006-present)
* Certificate awarded by the National Institute of Health (HIH) Office of Extramural
Research, in the area of "Protecting Human Research Participants." Certificate #
3966852 awarded in February 2016.
*CPR/First Response

References

Kathy Walker (Friend for over 20 years)

Teacher for North Middle School
Rapid City, SD
605-415-1175
akranchers@msn.com

Col. Andrew Shattuck (USA-Ret)

Dean of Students
STAR Academy/Evergreen High School
3747 Park Dr., Rapid City, SD 57702
605-791-1375
ashattuck@hotmail.com

Jennifer Mechaley
Coworker and Friend
Youth Counselor
STAR Academy
12279 Brady Dr., Custer, SD 57730
605-517-0770 Jennifer.mechaley@state.sd.us