Elena Minkey
San Carlos
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated youth advocate with experience as a high school Special Education Teacher and in nonprofit settings supporting unhoused adolescents. Skilled in building trusting relationships with young people, fostering safe and inclusive environments, and helping students develop self-worth, academic skills, and career readiness. Proven ability to design and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), facilitate family and team collaboration, and provide guidance that empowers youth to explore educational pathways and future opportunities. Passionate about equipping adolescents with the life skills, confidence, and resources they need to thrive.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
Summit Everest Public Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed, implemented, and monitored Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Created and adapted IEP goals tailored to each student’s strengths, challenges, and developmental milestones.
- Designed and delivered lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards while differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
- Facilitated and scheduled IEP meetings in collaboration with parents, general education teachers, administrators, and related service providers.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional strategies to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged student engagement and independence.
Teachers Assistant/ Camp Counselor
Adventures In Writing
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Implemented lesson plans created by teachers
- Assisted with writing prompts
- Classroom management
- Directed recreational time
- Monitored students and provided feedback to the teacher
- Graded assignments
Kitchen Manager
Hosea Youth Services Project
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Developed relationships with youth
- Connected youth to resources in the community(housing, clothing, food)
- Organized donations
- Checked Guests in
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Family and Human Services, Psychology
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon06.2022
Skills
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Relationship Building and Trust Development
- Career transition and Guidance
- Social and Emotional Support
- Classroom Management
- Communication skills
- IEP expertise
- Community advocate
- Conflict Resolution
- Multicultural education
Timeline
Education Specialist
Summit Everest Public Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025
Teachers Assistant/ Camp Counselor
Adventures In Writing
06.2024 - 08.2024
Kitchen Manager
Hosea Youth Services Project
09.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Family and Human Services, Psychology
University of Oregon