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Kennan Boroughs

Winter Haven,FL

Summary

Accomplished Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Polk County School Board, excelling in differentiated instruction and fostering significant improvements in student progress through individualized education plans (IEPs). Expert in classroom management and collaborative teamwork, consistently enhancing academic success and personal growth for diverse learners.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Saquinn Sales
07.2022 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Special Education Teacher

Aztec Public Schools
07.2014 - 07.2022

Special Education Teacher

Polk County School Board
07.2005 - 07.2014
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.

Education

Master Of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.2006

Bachelor Of Social Science - Social Science

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08.1995

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Relationship Building
  • Lesson Planning
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Team Collaboration

Timeline

Sales Associate

Saquinn Sales
07.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Aztec Public Schools
07.2014 - 07.2022

Special Education Teacher

Polk County School Board
07.2005 - 07.2014

Master Of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Central Florida

Bachelor Of Social Science - Social Science

University of Central Florida
Kennan Boroughs