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Aaron Kicklighter

Surrency,GA

Summary

Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Appling County Middle School
08.2011 - Current

Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.

Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.

Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Football and Baseball Coach

Appling County High and Middle School
08.2011 - Current

I have coached high school and middle school football and baseball for 14 years in Appling County. I have developed many lasting relationships with the students I have coached. I recently moved down to the middle school to run the football and baseball programs. I am currently the weight room coordinator at the middle school. I do devotions with the players before every game. I am also starting up the FCA at the middle school.

Teacher

Coastal Academy
01.2011 - 05.2011

Coastal Academy is a psychoeducational academy for students with behavior issues. They served the counties of Glynn and McIntosh. I was a Special Education teacher there. I taught all subjects in an 8th grade setting.

Laborer

Carter's Concrete
05.2006 - 08.2007

Assisted with forming, pouring, and finishing concrete.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
12-2010

High School Diploma -

Appling County High
Baxley, GA
05-2006

Skills

    During my time as being a teacher and a coach, I have developed skills that help foster students ability to learn and make wise choices I have learned that no student is the same and you have to build a relationship and trust to get the most out of them I have taught general and special education for 13 years and understand the disabilities that students are faced with I have attended many workshops and professional learning meetings to help students with these disabilities learn and grow

Testimony

I was raised at Zion Missionary Baptist Church and attended Glennville Christian Academy until 8th grade. I got saved when I was 10 while attending Glennville Christian. I was soon after baptized at Zion Baptist Church. Growing up I would be on fire for God one minute and then I would get caught up in the world doing what Aaron wanted to do. I felt the calling to be in the ministry when I was 18 years old. I have been running from it ever since. I got married to Sarah in 2011 and we have two sons, Layton 9 and Luke 6. Two summers ago I got hospitalized with blood clots in my lungs and around my kidneys. It was then that God got my attention. He let me know that I needed to be a better father and a husband to my family. While I was in the hospital I kept thinking what is the worst thing that could happen. That answer was that my two boys would die and go to hell. How much harder would it be for them to get saved if something happened to me. I have since done my best to try and be the best role model for my two sons and praying that the Lord would save them when the time is right. Over the past couple of weeks, I have felt a desire to work with the youth at Zion. I feel God is calling me, and I keep thinking about it daily. I would love to help the youth program at Zion grow and witness to as many youth in the community as possible. 

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Appling County Middle School
08.2011 - Current

Football and Baseball Coach

Appling County High and Middle School
08.2011 - Current

Teacher

Coastal Academy
01.2011 - 05.2011

Laborer

Carter's Concrete
05.2006 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education

Valdosta State University

High School Diploma -

Appling County High
Aaron Kicklighter