Joshua Kafin
Glenview,IL
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a new position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
New Hope Academy
10.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills
Owner/Instructor
Little Links Golf Academy
04.2010 - 03.2017
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Founded and managed this business, growing revenue to $10000 in first year.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends
Key Grip
NBCNews
01.2002 - 02.2004
- Collaborated with gaffers to assign appropriate lighting positions and rigging options for camera usage.
- Managed crew of crane operators and rigging grips on variety of projects.
- Strategized with electrical and camera department leaders to confirm setup for lighting and camera configurations.
- Attended meetings with location scouts and collaborated with director of photography to determine filming logistics.
- Provided floor direction during live and taped productions.
- Operated studio television cameras during live and taped productions, teleprompters, character generators and graphics software.
- Built and maintained camera rigs and equipment to align with filming needs.
- Coordinated with gaffer and camera crew to determine scene lighting and camera placement.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
- Adjusted focus, zoom and aperture to obtain desired shot effects.
- Recorded multiple camera angles simultaneously to capture dynamic shots.
- Used Adobe Pro to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Developed and implemented innovative camera techniques, angles and setting to capture footage.
- Composed shots according to director specifications and instructions.
- Collaborated with team members to develop content and message of over 100 hours of footage
- Utilized compositing and computer-generated imagery to enhance videos
- Established and adhered to detailed production schedules for over 20 projects
Sound Assistant
Jerry Springer
01.2001 - 03.2003
- Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.
- Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines in fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
Education
A.D. Buisness - Golf Course Management
Golf Academy of The South
Altamonte Springs, FL02.2008
M.A.T. - Special Education
National Lewis
Evanston, IL2004
Bachelor of Arts - Television Production
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2002
High School Diploma -
New Trier High School
Winnetka, IL06.1995
Skills
- Paraprofessional Oversight
- Special Assignments
- Interactive Media
- Public Libraries
- Student Counseling
- Social and Academic Development
- Classroom Observation
- Educational Assistance
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
New Hope Academy
10.2018 - Current
Owner/Instructor
Little Links Golf Academy
04.2010 - 03.2017
Key Grip
NBCNews
01.2002 - 02.2004
Sound Assistant
Jerry Springer
01.2001 - 03.2003
A.D. Buisness - Golf Course Management
Golf Academy of The South
M.A.T. - Special Education
National Lewis
Bachelor of Arts - Television Production
Columbia College Chicago
High School Diploma -
New Trier High School
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