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David King

Flemington,NJ

Summary

Accomplished educator and coach at Hillsborough Public Schools, adept in differentiated instruction and collaborative teamwork. Leveraged talent recruitment and relationship building to enhance student and athlete performance, significantly improving engagement and success rates. Expert in IEPs and classroom management, fostering inclusive environments and achieving notable accolades in sports programs.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Resource and ICR Teacher

Hillsborough Public Schools
10.2005 - Current
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).

Junior Varsity Softball Coach

Hillsborough Public Schools
03.2006 - Current
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
  • Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
  • Collaborated with the head coach on ways to improve the lower levels to improve the transition from Junior Varsity to Varsity.
  • Developed players to be successful at softball and in life.
  • Teams experienced a great amount of success and accolades.

Volleyball Coach

Hillsborough Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families, and community members.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Stretched, warmed up, and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
  • Developed and implemented useful and progressive training plans to improve skills of athletes of all ages and abilities.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
  • Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.

Assistant Football Coach

Hillsborough Public Schools
08.2006 - 11.2010
  • Implemented successful training and conditioning programs to elevate players' physical abilities and stamina.
  • Scouted opposing teams to help build effective gameplay strategies.
  • Planned and oversaw team football camps to develop new players.
  • Monitored students' academic progress and coordinated extra resources for any struggling with classes.
  • Managed facilities maintenance and pre-game preparation as well as practices and outreach events.
  • Counseled players dealing with academic and personal problems to help find resolutions and restore team balance.
  • Enforced team rules fairly to eliminate unsafe practices and unauthorized behaviors.
  • Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.

Special Education Resource Teacher

Plainfield Public Schools
09.2000 - 10.2005
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.

Assistant Football Coach

Plainfield Public Schools
08.2001 - 09.2005
  • Implemented successful training and conditioning programs to elevate players' physical abilities and stamina.
  • Scouted opposing teams to help build effective gameplay strategies.
  • Spearheaded fundraising initiatives to fund facility needs, summer camps, and away game travel.
  • Planned and oversaw team football camps to develop new players.
  • Monitored students' academic progress and coordinated extra resources for any struggling with classes.
  • Managed facilities maintenance and pre-game preparation as well as practices and outreach events.
  • Counseled players dealing with academic and personal problems to help find resolutions and restore team balance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics And FInance

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
10.1990

Master of Arts - Special Education

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
08.2010

Skills

  • Talent Recruitment
  • Exercise programs
  • Proficient in [Software]
  • Team Bonding
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Co-teaching Experience
  • Lesson Planning
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Volleyball Coach

Hillsborough Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Assistant Football Coach

Hillsborough Public Schools
08.2006 - 11.2010

Junior Varsity Softball Coach

Hillsborough Public Schools
03.2006 - Current

Special Education Resource and ICR Teacher

Hillsborough Public Schools
10.2005 - Current

Assistant Football Coach

Plainfield Public Schools
08.2001 - 09.2005

Special Education Resource Teacher

Plainfield Public Schools
09.2000 - 10.2005

Bachelor of Science - Economics And FInance

Rutgers University

Master of Arts - Special Education

New Jersey City University
David King