Lisa Santi

_____________________________________________________________6469 151st Street North Hugo MN 55038

(651)245-9052 lisa_santi@msn.com
Professional Portfolio: http://lisa-santi.weebly.com/

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Experienced ~ Compassionate ~ Accommodating ~ Creative
A passionate and dedicated professional educator committed to improving the lives of
children with disabilities through high-quality individualized instruction

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EXPERIENCE

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Northeast Metro 916

South Campus Secondary Program, White Bear Lake, MN

2006-Present

Behavior Support Education Assistant

Provides academic and behavior support to students with disabilities who require placement in a
federal setting IV education environment
Trained as a member of the South Campus Crisis Team to respond to program-wide crisis and
emergency situations by implementing proactive strategies and physical interventions necessary to
ensure the safety of students and staff
Manages documentation and data collection for behavior interventions program-wide

Lifeworks Services, Inc., Eagan, MN

2011-Present

Personal Support Provider

Provides personal care and supervision to individuals with disabilities

Trebesh, Inc., Maplewood, MN

2008-Present

Direct Support Staff

Provides support to individuals with disabilities to reach goals of independence and community
involvement

Ramsey County Human Services, St. Paul, MN

2000-2010

Licensed Childrens Foster Care Provider

Provided therapeutic foster care services to children and adolescents with significant physical,
cognitive, and behavioral challenges

Professional Association of Treatment Homes (PATH), Minneapolis, MN

1995-2000

Licensed Childrens Foster Care Provider

Provided therapeutic foster care services to children and adolescents with significant physical,
cognitive, and behavioral challenges

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LICENSURE

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Upon completion of my teacher preparation program in May, I will apply for a Minnesota State Teaching
License in the area of Developmental Disabilities. I anticipate approval of my license during the summer of
2015.

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EDUCATION

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Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN

Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education-Developmental Disabilities

Spring 2015

Deans List Honors

3.9 GPA for Major Course Work
3.7 Cumulative GPA
Graduate Honors Magna cum Laude

Century College, White Bear Lake, MN

Associate in Arts Degree

Summer 2000

Deans List Honors

3.6 GPA
Graduate Honors Distinction
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

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STUDENT TEACHING

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Northeast Metro 916

Karner Blue Education Center, Blaine, MN

Spring 2015

Northeast Metro 916

Otter Lake Elementary CID Program, White Bear Lake, MN

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TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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PCMA Professional Crisis Management - Level 2 Practitioner

PCMA Behavior Tools
Camp Friendship Literacy Camp training in Four Blocks Literacy for students with disabilities (summer
2015)

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Summer 2014

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER SERVICE

South Campus Crisis Response Team

South Campus Professional Learning Community (PLC) Leader
South Campus Staff Engagement Committee Member
South Campus Yearbook Coordinator

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2009-Present
2014-Present
2013-Present
2007-2014