Amy Straube

Experience

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  Buffalo Senior High School

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2005

  Business Education Teacher

  🔹Partnered with department and curriculum leaders to optimize student programs, courses, and content while taking on roles as National Honor Society Advisor, Business Education Department Chair, Business Professionals of America Program Co-Advisor, and member of the District Parent Advisory Committee and Arts Magnet Program.🔹Served as an advocate for student learning and well-being; promoted mental health objectives while supporting lifelong skill development and technological advancements. Show less

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  South Central College

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Adjunct Professor - Computer Science

  🔹Taught "Intro to Web Programming" and "Intro to HTML" courses in the Computer Careers Department, as well as a three-day Intro to 3-D programming course for middle school, high school and MRCI students

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  Waseca Senior High School

  Jan 2009 - now

  Selected roles include: Business Education Teacher for high school, junior high, and alternative learning center students, District Literacy and Learning Specialist, and Academic Support Specialist roles to increase student achievement through small group instruction.🔹Intervention Programs & Initiatives: o Helped update district policies to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all students. o Assisted with credit recovery curriculum software administration and course creation of 75+ classes benefiting 60+ students.o Served as a co-advisor for the Boomerang Project Link Crew and WEB programs, focusing on student learning, character development, and mental health. These programs trained over 200 student leaders and enhanced various initiatives, including high school orientation, middle school transitions, teacher training, student mentoring, school safety, and anti-bullying efforts.🔹Staff Partnerships & Development: Partnered with 150+ educators, district leaders, and counselors on the District & Building Professional Development and District & Building Technology Committees to promote student growth. o Collaborated in PLC initiatives for grade-level reading, social-emotional-based lesson planning, and technology-driven learning improvements.o Spearheaded initiatives to align the Minnesota Department of Education Business Education Framework with International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards. o Designed informational materials for educators and community members on department courses and Minnesota Career Fields, Clusters, and Pathways.o Contributed to the Teachers as Learners and Leaders (TALL) Project in supporting staff development across more than 200 state districts through Department of Children, Families, and Learning (CFL) Best Practice grants. Show less 🔹Organizational Leadership: Co-developed and implemented district-aligned curriculum for 15+ courses, including all syllabi, content, and materials to grant program approval and receive state vocational funding. o Managed an inventory of 1K media supplies across the district, including billing, tracking, and annual audit reports for the Building Principal and Finance Director. 🔹Technology Implementation & Activation: Planned and administered the integration of Destiny Resource Manager and the Infinite Campus SMS to create a district-wide management system of district assets and inventory.o Team lead on integration challenges through effective research, coding, and troubleshooting, optimizing a $6K investment. o Piloted new LMS and technology to support students and educators, including Schoology, Google Classroom, Moodle, Lenovo Chromebooks and laptops, and screencasting software.o Created resources to aid teachers in navigating new products and services, drawing on experience with 15+ different SMS, LMS, and CRM systems. 🔹Student Access & Support: Joined the MCA Sensitivity and Bias Committees to review and mitigate bias on passages and questions for Reading, Math, and Science tests.🔹Impactful Learning & Instruction: Headed data-driven lesson planning and decision-making, supporting students across 8 courses: Computer Skills, Digital Citizenship, Intro to 3-D Programming, Intro to Web Design, AP Computer Science, Personal Finance, Freshman Seminar, and Intro to Business. Show less

  • Digital Literacy & Learning Specialist

    Jan 2014 - now

  • Business Teacher | Educational & Technology Leadership

    Jan 2005 - now

  • District State Testing Assessment Coordinator and District Webmaster

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2014
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  Awaken Vibrance

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2024

  Integrative Wellness Practitioner

  Certifications include: Raindrop Technique Specialist, Holy Fire III Karuna Reiki MasterI work with clients who are looking for a combination of Western/Eastern healthcare and want to try a new approach to bringing harmony to their body, mind and spirit.

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  Young Living Essential Oils

  Jan 2017 - now

  Independent Distributor
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  Shade Tree Integrative Wellness

  Jan 2025 - now

  Massage Therapist

  Certifications include: A.A.S - Clinical Massage, Healing Touch 1 & 2, Holy Fire III Karuna Reiki Master, Basic Graston Technique, CranioSacral 1 & 2. My approach to clients is based on an integrative wellness whole-client model. I work with clients who want a combination of Western and Eastern healthcare and want to try a new approach to bringing harmony to their body, mind, and spirit.My training allows me to work with medically complex clients who may need clinical massage accommodations and I'm comfortable working with clients of all ages (four-legged's too :-) Show less