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Education
Skills
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Present Employment
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Keever W. Wyatt JR

Indianapolis,Indiana

Summary

Seasoned Achievement Behavior Support Specialist (ABSS) offering 10 years of experience in different student educational support positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations involved in student support, including Deans, Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, and the like.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Achievement and Behavior Support Specialist

National Heritage Academies, Andrew J. Brown
11.2013 - 06.2024
  • Delivered evidence-based behavior curricula to students while maintaining high levels of behavioral and academic expectations for students.
  • Utilized variety of methods, skills and tools to provide direct behavior support to students on caseload.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive behavior intervention plans for students with challenging behaviors.
  • Developed strong rapport and trusting relationships with students, fostering a sense of belonging and emotional security within the school setting.
  • Developed intervention support plans for students to build behavioral skill capacity and preserve student access to instruction.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing individualized support plans and strategies.
  • Coordinated community resources to enhance support systems available for families of students with behavioral challenges.
  • Assisted in reducing overall behavioral incidents by conducting thorough functional behavior assessments.
  • Monitored student progress towards behavioral goals and adjusted interventions as needed for optimal results.
  • Supported students'' social-emotional growth through the development of personalized goals and objectives.

Education

1997 -

Indiana Wesleyan University

Elementary Teacher Ed., Practical Ministry -

Nehemiah Christian College

North Star Christian Academy

Bachelor of Arts, Biblical Studies -

Southern Institute of Biblical Studies

Master of Arts, Christian Counseling -

Southern Institute of Biblical Studies

Ministerial Training Academy Workshop Series -

Koinonia Christian Ministries, L. C. U. Inc.

Graduate - Master of Divinity

Southern Theological Institute of Biblical Studies
Indianapolis, IN
08.2023

Skills

  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Relationship Building
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Functional Communication Training
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Individualized Support Planning
  • Social Skills Training
  • Behavior Modification

Accomplishments

    As an Achievement Behavior Support Specialist, I received high effective performance reviews from my supervisor in the following categories:


  • Building Positive Relationships - Educational support staff builds relationships with and among students based on mutual respect, trust, and appreciation to create a safe environment for all.
  • Routines and Procedures - Educational support staff establishes, models, and practices effective routines and procedures that allow students to move seamlessly throughout the day without disruption of learning.
  • Student Behavior - Educational support staff establishes, models, and practices high behavioral expectations for all students including implicit and explicit teaching of moral focus virtues in order to create a self-managed classroom.
  • Differentiated Planning - Educational support staff intentionally aligns and adjusts instruction based on lesson objectives and assessment results to individual, small group, and whole group learning needs.
  • Use of Time - Educational support staff demonstrates urgency for learning by pacing lesson delivery and activities in a way that maximizes the use of time and creates a balance between instruction and opportunities for student processing.
  • Personalized Instruction - Educational support staff uses preplanned corrections and extensions in a whole group, small group and individualized setting, to address deficit, grade level or advanced learning needs.
  • Actionable Feedback - Educational support staff provides specific, actionable feedback to students on a regular basis in order for students to monitor and adjust their learning.
  • Dependability - Educational support staff can be relied upon to complete duties and responsibilities in a timely manner; consistently shows initiative and a desire to handle crucial duties effectively; maintains an acceptable attendance record; can be counted on when a task needs to be completed immediately.
  • Core Values - Educational support staff demonstrates a commitment to NHA’s/ Andrew J. Brown Academy's core values: 1) Take ownership for the success of our students; 2) Do the right thing always; 3) Behave with care; 4) Make our schools the best choice for parents and students; and 5) Act with discipline to sustain our academic success and financial viability to guide their intentions, actions and character.
  • Communication - Educational support staff communicates clearly and appropriately with staff, parents and leaders; listens well and allows others to share ideas and opinions without interrupting; involves the right people at the right time to address important issues.
  • Teamwork - Educational support staff works collaboratively to contribute to the overall success of the team; develops a positive workplace culture by treating coworkers with respect and dignity while supporting team decisions even when he may not agree.
  • Positive Impact on Supporting Student Learning - Believes in students' ability to achieve; Provides support to increase student growth; Works with grade-level teachers to identify areas for improved student growth.
  • Positive Impact on Supporting Student Learning.

Present Employment

  • Achievement and Behavior Support Specialist, National Heritage Academies, Andrew J. Brown Academy, 3600 N. German Church Road, Indianapolis, IN 46235, 317-891-0730
  • Minister of Music, Phillips Temple Christian Methodist Church, 210 E.34th Street, Indianapolis, IN

References Available

  • Principal Phobie Perkins, contact at: 49.pperkins@nhaschools.com

cell: 708-441-7138

  • Dean Nikita Owens, contact at: 49.nowens@nhaschools.com

cell: 313-324-2522



Position Seeking

Achievement Behavior Support Specialist

Interventionist/ Paraprofessional 

Timeline

Achievement and Behavior Support Specialist

National Heritage Academies, Andrew J. Brown
11.2013 - 06.2024

1997 -

Indiana Wesleyan University

Elementary Teacher Ed., Practical Ministry -

Nehemiah Christian College

North Star Christian Academy

Bachelor of Arts, Biblical Studies -

Southern Institute of Biblical Studies

Master of Arts, Christian Counseling -

Southern Institute of Biblical Studies

Ministerial Training Academy Workshop Series -

Koinonia Christian Ministries, L. C. U. Inc.

Graduate - Master of Divinity

Southern Theological Institute of Biblical Studies
Keever W. Wyatt JR