Grant Snowden
Henderson,KY
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Henderson County Schools
Henderson, KY
08.2020 - Current
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
Social Worker
NECCO
Owensboro, KY
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Facilitated frequent family conferences to discuss case plans in detail and discuss goals.
- Improved outcomes and successes by utilizing multidisciplinary risk identification and management in care planning.
- Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
Program Manager
Kelly Autism Program
Bowling Green, KY
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
- Created curriculums and programs that helped client advancement, growth, and independence for students in my program, with clients going on to get jobs beyond the program.
- Trained staff in the implementation of evidence based practices to best serve our clients.
Assistant Program Manager
Kelly Autism Program
Bowling Green, KY
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Developed curriculum for students on the autism spectrum, from ages 7 to 35.
- Created intervention and support materials for students struggling in schools, at home, and in public settings.
- Interacted with parents, teachers, and other community members on behalf of students.
- Created and implemented programs that helped develop client success that are still used today in the program.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education: Behavior Disorders
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12-2022
Master of Arts - Education: Adult Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2014
Skills
- Individualized support plans for students
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Relationship development
- Conflict resolution
- Family engagement
- Special Needs Integration
- Life skills training
Certification
- Teaching Certification for K-12
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Henderson County Schools
08.2020 - Current
Social Worker
NECCO
06.2020 - 08.2020
Program Manager
Kelly Autism Program
08.2018 - 06.2020
Assistant Program Manager
Kelly Autism Program
08.2014 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Special Education: Behavior Disorders
University of The Cumberlands
Master of Arts - Education: Adult Education
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Kentucky University
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