Kai Hunter
Hackensack
Summary
Dynamic special education professional with extensive experience at NYCDOE D5, adept at developing differentiated curricula and implementing behavior intervention plans. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through effective communication and instructional technology. Committed to fostering collaboration among educators and ensuring compliance with IEP standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION/Teacher (6-8)
NYCDOE D5: P.S./M.S. 371 School of Earth Exploration and Discovery (SEED Harlem)
Hackensack
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw special education classroom, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment
- Created differentiated curriculum tailored for bridge classes, enhancing accessibility for diverse learners
- Delivered instruction across all content areas in diverse educational settings
- Utilized literacy assessments and interventions
- Implemented instructional technology and assistive technology to meet student needs
SETSS/IEP Coordinator and Special Education Liaison (6-8)
NYCDOE D5: P.S./M.S. 371 School of Earth Exploration and Discovery (SEED Harlem)
Hackensack
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided support and resources to special education teachers
- Managed special education building caseload (IEP meetings and compliance)
- Assisted with Vocational Assessments/Transition Planning
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments for the development of Behavior Intervention Plans
- Conducted special education lead meetings
SETSS/Self-Contained/ICT Teacher and Special Education Liaison (K-8)
NYCDOE D5: P.S./M.S. 129 John H. Finley School
Hackensack
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Managed special education class and building caseload, ensuring compliance with IEPs and leading collaborative meetings
- Supported teachers by providing resources and guidance as Special Education Liaison, enhancing instructional strategies
- Developed and implemented differentiated specially designed curriculum for bridge classes, addressing diverse learning needs
- Implemented instructional technology and assistive technology to meet student needs
- Utilized literacy and numeracy assessments and interventions
- Provide instruction in all content areas across various settings
Education
M.S. - Education: Dual Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities 1-6
Metropolitan College of New York
Manhattan, NY01-2013
M.S. - School Counseling
Long Island University
Brooklyn01-2002
B.P.S. - Human Services
Audrey Cohen College
Manhattan01-1998
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365
- Google Classroom
- Zoom
- Google Gemini
- Google Sheets
- Instructional technology
- Behavior intervention plans
- Functional behavior assessment
- Special education compliance
- IEP development
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Professional development
- Parent communications
Other Professional Experience
- Social Services
- Legal Services
Licensures Certifications
- NYS School Counselor
- NYS Students with Disabilities (1-6)
- NYS Childhood Education (1-6)
- NYS Attendance Teacher
Timeline
SPECIAL EDUCATION/Teacher (6-8)
NYCDOE D5: P.S./M.S. 371 School of Earth Exploration and Discovery (SEED Harlem)
01.2023 - Current
SETSS/IEP Coordinator and Special Education Liaison (6-8)
NYCDOE D5: P.S./M.S. 371 School of Earth Exploration and Discovery (SEED Harlem)
01.2021 - 01.2023
SETSS/Self-Contained/ICT Teacher and Special Education Liaison (K-8)
NYCDOE D5: P.S./M.S. 129 John H. Finley School
01.2014 - 01.2021
M.S. - Education: Dual Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities 1-6
Metropolitan College of New York
M.S. - School Counseling
Long Island University
B.P.S. - Human Services
Audrey Cohen College