John Joseph Keeling
San Jose,CA
Summary
Passionate Special Education teacher with experience in developing rigorous curriculum with evidence based learning assessments covering Sequential Mathematics, Chemistry and Academic Study classes. Highly adaptive at motivating students through Positive Behavior Intervention Support and successful at creating a reflective learning environment that supports a whole body learning teaching style.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RSP Teacher; Sequential Math 1&2, Study Skills
Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented a behaviorally based teaching style that targeted student needs and learning preferences
- Enhanced student comprehension through diverse teaching strategies and adaptation to individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to increase student connection to the general eduction cubiculum.
- Increased connections to the community through ongoing parental communication and student case management. p
SAI Teacher
Campbell Union High School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Reviewed subject matter curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons based on student learning goals.
- Fostered collaboration between students through small group engagement.
- Implemented debate-style learning environment to increase student engagement and promote higher level critical thinking.
Resource Specialist Teacher
Franklin-McKinley School District
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed student goals through collaboration of student learning teams and changed pedology to meet dynamic student needs of least restrictive environment.
- Provided training for classroom instructional aids that promoted positive learning environment and enriched changing technology needs of digital classrooms.
- Modified general education curriculum for Special Education students using adaptive instructional techniques and digital technologies.
Paraeducator
Santa Clara Unified School District
02.2013 - 09.2021
- Fostered linguistic growth of Individualized Educational Programs through one-up language techniques
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Vocational Technician
Santa Clara Unified School District
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Implemented programs of support for special education students in career exploration, employment skills training, job site development.
- Cultivated productive relationships with Vocational Services to facilitate student objectives.
Behavioral Therapist
Trumpet Behavioral Health
01.2013 - 02.2016
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques, case management and other assessment methodologies.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
National University
San Jose, CA06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major:Psychology, Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL02.2010
Skills
- Developed student connections through mid lesson movement breaks and planned conversation starters
- Increased engagement with the community through ongoing communication with the parents and student case management
- Increased students' reflection on their learning through an Interactive Notebook and pre/post lesson reflection activities
- Increased equity for English Language learners through an interactive daily agenda presentation
Timeline
RSP Teacher; Sequential Math 1&2, Study Skills
Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District
08.2023 - Current
SAI Teacher
Campbell Union High School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
Resource Specialist Teacher
Franklin-McKinley School District
09.2020 - 06.2021
Vocational Technician
Santa Clara Unified School District
06.2019 - 06.2020
Paraeducator
Santa Clara Unified School District
02.2013 - 09.2021
Behavioral Therapist
Trumpet Behavioral Health
01.2013 - 02.2016
Master of Science - Special Education
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major:Psychology, Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
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