K.C. Hurst
Adrian,MI
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching general education students and students with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Compton Unified School District
08.2019 - 04.2021
- 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.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Special Education Teacher
Culver City Unified School District
08.2018 - 06.2019
- 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.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Assistant Principal
Vista School
02.2002 - 04.2019
- Partnered with School Director to administer therapeutic school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, special education academic environment.
- Developed and monitored a schoolwide positive behavior support plan.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Hired, trained and supervised 10+ credentialed teachers and 30+support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Supported IEPs by overseeing their development and acting as administrator during IEP meetings.
Education
Education Specialist Instruction Credential II - Special Education
National University
La Jolla, CA10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oakland University
Rochester, MI12.1987
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Compton Unified School District
08.2019 - 04.2021
Special Education Teacher
Culver City Unified School District
08.2018 - 06.2019
Assistant Principal
Vista School
02.2002 - 04.2019
Education Specialist Instruction Credential II - Special Education
National University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oakland University
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