GABE JOHNS
LEXINGTON,US
Summary
Special Education Teacher with 6 years of experience in curriculum development and differentiated instruction, specializing in agricultural and science education. Demonstrates a strong ability to create inclusive learning environments through tailored education plans and collaborative efforts with educators and families. Committed to fostering academic success and social-emotional growth by leveraging skills in data analysis and behavior management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
The Learning Center
08.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to diverse student needs
- Collaborate with general and special education teams to adapt curriculum and provide differentiated instruction
- Provide targeted support in social-emotional learning and academic subjects, ensuring an inclusive learning environment
Special Education Teacher; Science Instructor
The Providence School
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented an Agricultural Studies program, engaging students in hands-on learning, learning the fundamentals of housing, raising, & caring for livestock through the process of incubation and genetic breeding
- Implemented a genetics unit where students bred rabbits to explore biological concepts and determine dominant and recessive traits
- Developed and taught math/science courses, including Biology, Physical Science, Agricultural Studies, Geometry, and Algebra II and mentored students in person and virtually
Special Education Teacher
Summit Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Designed and managed individualized education plans, establishing goals aligned with student-specific needs
- Collected and analyzed progress data to inform instructional adjustments
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and support staff to foster student success in an inclusive 3rd-grade classroom
Behavioral Support Specialist
Boyd County Central, Ramey Estep
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted students in reintegrating into academic settings, emphasizing life skills and emotional regulation
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to foster student independence and social-emotional development
Outdoor Science Instructor
Mt. Hermon
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Beijing/Shanghai China
- Led summer outdoor science programs, teaching concepts such as soil conservation, topography, and watershed management
- Designed interactive lessons on environmental stewardship and the rock cycle for rural communities
- Beijing/Shanghai China
Education
EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION - Supervisor of Instruction
University of the Cumberlands
Kentucky05.2025
MASTERS IN TEACHING - Learning and Behavior Disorders (PK-12)
University of the Cumberlands
Kentucky05.2023
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - General Agricultural Science
Morehead State University
05.2020
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE -
Ashland Community and Technical College
05.2018
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Individualized Education Plan Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Special Education
- Agricultural Education
- Behavior Management
- Data Analysis
- Collaboration
- Inclusive Education
- Science Instruction
- Adaptability
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
Certification
- Kentucky Educator Certification, Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board
- Safe Crisis Management Certification, Ramey Estep Homes, Inc.
- First Aid and CPR Certification, American Red Cross
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
The Learning Center
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher; Science Instructor
The Providence School
08.2022 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Summit Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Behavioral Support Specialist
Boyd County Central, Ramey Estep
11.2020 - 05.2021
Outdoor Science Instructor
Mt. Hermon
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Kentucky Educator Certification, Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board
- Safe Crisis Management Certification, Ramey Estep Homes, Inc.
- First Aid and CPR Certification, American Red Cross
EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION - Supervisor of Instruction
University of the Cumberlands
MASTERS IN TEACHING - Learning and Behavior Disorders (PK-12)
University of the Cumberlands
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - General Agricultural Science
Morehead State University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE -
Ashland Community and Technical College
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