Rachel Jorgensen

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Profile
~ Supportive ~ Collaborative ~ Dedicated ~ Creative ~
Special Educator with strengths in guiding students to solve problems, work cooperatively, exercise
critical thinking, communicate, develop integrity, utilize technology, and grow as self-directed learners.

Areas of knowledge, experience, and proficiency include:

- Cognitive Coaching Certification - Culturally Responsive Teaching
- ENVoY Certification - Restitution Theory
- Google Educator Certification - Data Collection/Analysis
- Goal and Benchmark Composition - Positive Behavior Intervention (PBIS)
- Curriculum Development - Staff Development Leadership
- Collaborative Teams - Response to Intervention (RTI)
- Website Design - Approaches to Differentiation
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Education & Licenses
Degree: M.A. Special Education, Augsburg College, 2006,
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Education, Augsburg College, 2004, Summa Cum Laude
License: K-8 Education, Literature/Communication Arts Concentration Augsburg College, 2004
License: Special Education: E/BD, SLD, Augsburg College, 2005
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Teaching Experience:
Anoka-Hennepin ISD #11, Q-Comp Evaluator, 2014-Present
Provides support, evaluation and instructional coaching for a caseload of 60+ teachers in diverse settings
including K-12 special education (Federal Settings I-IV) and a work-based learning program. Collects
data through teacher observation to develop individualized personal growth plans based in improving
instructional practices and bolstering student achievement. Utilizes cognitive coaching to facilitate
reflection and promote inner resourcefulness. Facilitates training for staff on questioning and discussion
techniques as well as feedback and assessment strategies.

Augsburg College, Assistant Professor, 2016-Present

Serves as a teacher in the special education teacher preparatory program, instructing a class entitled
"Instructional and Behavioral Practices" at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Guides students
to identify and practice optimal pedagogical approaches for students while balancing the demands of the
case management role. Instructs on all aspects of due process for students with behavioral needs across
disability areas including emotional/behavior disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental
cognitive delay. Focuses on the importance of cultural responsiveness and relationship building.

Coon Rapids Middle School, Special Education Teacher, Multi-categorical, 2006-2014

Instructed multiple daily classes including social communication, functional skills and two literacy blocks.
Provided case management for diverse students with a variety of special needs. Served in a leadership role
on the culturally responsive teaching committee and consulted with teachers concerning best practices.
Served on numerous voluntary committees including site council, staff development, and positive behavior
intervention and supports. Facilitated training for staff on intervention strategies, reading strategies and
culturally responsive teaching.
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