Brian Kivett
Wilmington,NC
Summary
An engaging and positive professional with over 10 years experience working with students with disabilities. History of developing, writing, and managing Individual Education Plans, lesson planning and presentation, leadership, mentoring, and training. Key strengths include team leadership, relationship building, strong interpersonal skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to identify needs and develop/implement solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Special Education, New Hanover County Schools
Wilmington, NC
08.2018 - Current
- Collaborate with colleagues to create effective strategies, review data to determine next steps and develop creative methods to increase learning both in and outside of classroom
- Case manager: Schedule and facilitate meetings both in person and virtually for 25 students, ensuring that all legal paperwork is completed with fidelity while maintaining compliance and time sensitive deadlines
- Exceptional Children Chair: Attended countywide meetings to train team on new policies and procedure while ensuring Special Education Policy Laws were implemented and followed with fidelity
- Managing paraprofessionals: Develop schedules, provide training, conduct work performance evaluations and support as needed throughout day
- Study data to develop plans to improve performance and outcomes of each individual
- Mentor local College/University students and interns and support in their educational goals
- Quickly adapted to online learning during national pandemic by learning and implementing new online platforms
- Utilize technology and Google Suites to develop multimedia presentations to provide instruction through various platforms and for data analysis
Special Education Paraprofessional
New Hanover County Schools
Wilmington, NC
08.2008 - 08.2018
- Provide individual and group instruction as prescribed by teacher
- Collect and record student behavior data
- Promote and reinforced positive student behavior with emphasis on social skills
- Supervise and assist students in classrooms, itinerants, lunch, and field trips
- Member of School Improvement Team
Shift Supervisor
P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille
Wilmington, NC
05.2012 - 08.2015
- Accountable for daily paperwork, cash-drawer accuracy, and deposits
- Responsible for preparing meals as ordered by guests in a timely manner
- Maintain food quality standards as well as health and safety protocols
- Leading team in a fast-paced environment while problem solving, prioritizing and responding to multiple demands simultaneously
Restaurant Manager
Cook Out Restaurants
Wilmington, NC
07.2010 - 04.2012
- Focused on staff training to enhance customer service and increase profits
- Maintain food quality standards as well as health and safety protocols
- Keep track of employee’s hours and enter payroll data
- Assisted General Manager with purchasing, inventory control, and forecasting
- Accountable for daily paperwork, cash handling, and deposits
Education
Master's degree - Special Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor's degree - American History
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Skills
- Special Education
- Meeting Facilitation
- Teaching
- Case Management
- Classroom Management
- Autism Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Curriculum Development
- Organizational Skills
- Retail Sales
- Time Management
- Writing skills
- Behavior Management
- Certifications and Licenses
- Professional Educator's License
Timeline
Teacher
Special Education, New Hanover County Schools
08.2018 - Current
Shift Supervisor
P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille
05.2012 - 08.2015
Restaurant Manager
Cook Out Restaurants
07.2010 - 04.2012
Special Education Paraprofessional
New Hanover County Schools
08.2008 - 08.2018
Master's degree - Special Education
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor's degree - American History
University of Hawaii at Manoa
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