Daryl Kennedy
Carnegie,PA
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Penn Hills School District
08.1999 - Current
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Increased parent involvement through the organization of workshops, conferences, and informational sessions on topics relevant to special education services.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Patient Delivery Representative /
UPMC Chartwell
05.2016 - 10.2024
- Promote UPMC culture by providing quality, comprehensive services to all customers through a team approach.
- Enhanced efficiency in delivery processes through route optimization and strategic planning.
- Maintained professional relationships with clients by addressing their concerns and providing exceptional customer service.
- Reduced delivery times by effectively managing schedules, prioritizing tasks, and coordinating with team members.
- Ensured the safety of all delivered goods by adhering to company policies, guidelines, and transportation regulations.
- Cooperate with other staff members when planning and organizing operations services.
- Maintain accurate and complete records in compliant with State, local, and Federal laws and regulations
- Performed various duties, such as shipping, receiving and general warehouse organization.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets for on-time deliveries, contributing to overall company success.
- Proactively reported any vehicle maintenance issues to fleet management, ensuring prompt resolution and minimal downtime.
- Assisted new team members in learning company policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for successful job performance.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Assistant Floor Manager
Carnegie Supply Company
09.1993 - 05.2008
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Boosted sales performance through effective floor management and staff training.
- Streamlined inventory management by implementing efficient organization strategies and accurate recordkeeping.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting goals, and maintaining open communication lines.
- Improved store appearance by ensuring regular maintenance, cleanliness, and adherence to visual merchandising standards.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures through consistent monitoring and enforcement on the store floor.
- Implemented loss prevention measures to minimize theft occurrences, resulting in decreased shrinkage rates.
- Initiated cross-training programs for employees leading towards a more versatile workforce capable of handling various positions within the store.
- Participated in weekly meetings with upper management communicating updates on store performance metrics.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Performed closing procedures weekly by balancing cash drawers and reconciling credit card transactions.
- Oversaw supply restocking, area cleaning, and product organization.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education -Mentally/Physically Handicapped
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05.1999
Skills
- Learning Style Assessments
- Progress Evaluations
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Skills Development
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavior Modifications
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Classroom Management
- Transition Planning
- Faculty Collaboration
Additional Information
Chairperson of special education department 2010 - 2018
- Assist department staff regarding curriculum
- Instructional strategies
- Use data to determine student needs and increase student achievement
- Assist with professional development needs
Sponsor for Junior class officer 1999 - 2015
- Responsible for advising and overseeing the activities of the Junior Class Committee
Member of Solutions Team 2015 - 2022
- Volunteers meet after school hours to come up with solutions (fixes) to problems that arise in day-to-day operations
Contract Negotiations Team
- Assist with negotiating teachers contracts in both 2018 and then again in 2022
Timeline
Patient Delivery Representative /
UPMC Chartwell
05.2016 - 10.2024
Special Education Teacher
Penn Hills School District
08.1999 - Current
Assistant Floor Manager
Carnegie Supply Company
09.1993 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education -Mentally/Physically Handicapped
California University of Pennsylvania
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