Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Additional Information
Teacher

JUSTIN KEATON

Huntsville

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Huntsville City Schools
07.2023 - Current
  • Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities, ensuring alignment with state standards and each student’s unique needs.
  • Plan and deliver differentiated instruction in core subjects (reading, math, science, etc.) tailored to diverse learning styles and cognitive levels.
  • Supervise and mentor paraprofessionals and support staff, ensuring effective implementation of accommodations and classroom routines.
  • Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals through data collection, formal/informal assessments, and progress reports.
  • Collaborate with related service providers (e.g., SLP, OT, PT), and families to ensure comprehensive support for students.

Teacher

Madison City Schools
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities, ensuring alignment with state standards and each student’s unique needs.
  • Plan and deliver differentiated instruction in core subjects (reading, math, science, etc.) tailored to diverse learning styles and cognitive levels.
  • Supervise and mentor paraprofessionals and support staff, ensuring effective implementation of accommodations and classroom routines.
  • Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals through data collection, formal/informal assessments, and progress reports.

Teacher

Birmingham City Schools
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities, ensuring alignment with state standards and each student’s unique needs.
  • Plan and deliver differentiated instruction in core subjects (reading, math, science, etc.) tailored to diverse learning styles and cognitive levels.
  • Supervise and mentor paraprofessionals and support staff, ensuring effective implementation of accommodations and classroom routines.
  • Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals through data collection, formal/informal assessments, and progress reports.

Paraprofessional

Decatur City Schools
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Provide one-on-one and small-group academic, behavioral, and emotional support to students with disabilities in a self-contained special education classroom.
  • Assist lead teacher in implementing IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals through tailored instructional activities and accommodations.
  • Collect data on student progress and behavior to assist in IEP reviews and instructional planning.

Associate

Walmart
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.

Buddy

Gardendale First Baptist Church
11.2017 - 08.2019
  • Worked with individuals with special needs to increase social skills and independence in the church setting.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Communicated with parents/guardians about child's progress.

Education

Master of Science - Education

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Education

Athens State University
Athens, AL
05.2020

Associate of Science - Pre-Education

Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL
08.2017

High School Diploma - undefined

Fairview High School
Cullman, AL
05.2015

Skills

  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to quickly adapt to circumstances and conditions, as they change and arise
  • Strengths in technology: both Mac and PC; Google applications, Microsoft applications, and PowerSchool applications
  • Communicates and collaborates well with others
  • Have patience and understanding when working with individuals with special needs
  • Classroom management

Certification

  • First Interim Employment; Collaborative Special Education Teacher; Grade Level: K-6
  • First Interim Employment; Collaborative Special Education Teacher; Grade Level: 6-12
  • Class A, Collaborative Special Education Teacher; Grade Level: K-6
  • Class A, Collaborative Special Education Teacher; Grade Level: 6-12
  • Adult, Child, and Baby: First Aid/CPR/AED (American Red Cross)
  • Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (Satori Learning Designs)
  • Managing Crisis (most recent)

Timeline

Teacher

Huntsville City Schools
07.2023 - Current

Teacher

Madison City Schools
07.2022 - 05.2023

Teacher

Birmingham City Schools
07.2021 - 06.2022

Paraprofessional

Decatur City Schools
08.2020 - 05.2021

Associate

Walmart
08.2019 - 08.2020

Buddy

Gardendale First Baptist Church
11.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Education

Athens State University

Associate of Science - Pre-Education

Wallace State Community College

High School Diploma - undefined

Fairview High School

Master of Science - Education

Jacksonville State University

Additional Information

  • Have been on multiple mission trips to the following states/countries:
  • Guatemala (most recent)
  • Texas
  • Mississippi
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Michigan
  • Ohio
  • Alaska
  • Kentucky
  • Tennessee
  • And, of course, done mission work in my home state of Alabama.

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