Alison L.

Nielcen
7785 Franklin Street
Iron River, WI 54847
(715) 372-6051
anielcen@yahoo.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Special Education Teacher

School District of Maple (September 2013-present)
Provide specialized instruction in the areas of reading, math, and other subjects
Support students with significant behaviors in order for them to succeed in the school setting
Work closely with regular education teachers to help differentiate instruction
Member of the Allies in Autism team, providing research-based intervention strategies to
students with autism
Non-violent crisis intervention (CPI) trainer for the school district

Substitute Teacher
Solon Springs School District (May 2012-September 2013)
Taught in a variety of elementary settings including special education.

Real Estate Salesperson

Coldwell Banker East West Realty and Prudential Realty (May 2004-May 2008)
Show properties to buyers
Research comparable properties to ensure appropriate pricing of homes and land
Complete real estate contracts and negotiate between sellers and buyers

Co-Owner
Silver Maple Construction, LLC (May 2005-present)
Provide customer relations
Manage accounts
Arrange advertising

Board Member
Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce (October 2009-2011)
Coordinate fund raising activities
Attend monthly board meetings, review policies, and review budget
Ensure appropriate financial policies are met
 Case Manager
Northwest Counseling and Guidance Clinic (August 2002-May 2004)
Developed treatment plans for children with mental health disorders in a Day Treatment setting
Worked closely with families, schools and other service providers to ensure the best possible
treatment for clients
Gained a vast knowledge of emotional and behavioral disorders and effective strategies for
treatment

Youth Worker
Lutheran Social Services-Carlton County Youth Shelter (November 2000-August 2002)
Provided supervision and support to at-risk youth and children removed from their homes
Supervised visitation between parents and children
Performed custody studies

EDUCATION:

Masters In Education
St. Marys University of Minnesota (January 2016-present)

Cross Categorical Special Education Certification

St. Mary's University of Minnesota, Norda 10-SPED (January 2012-June 2013)

Bachelor of Science: Sociology-Criminal Justice Emphasis

University of Wisconsin-Superior, May 2001

Enhanced Law Enforcement Skills Program

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, August 2001

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Parent Teacher Organization

President (September 2014-December 2015)
Volunteer (September 2014-present)

Family Forum Headstart

Parent volunteer (September 2010-present)
Chairperson (October 2011-present)

Summerfest Spider Lake 10k Run 2 Mile Walk

Race Director (December 2010-present)

Iron River Volunteer Fire Department

Volunteer Firefighter (September 2004-October 2006)