Kenneth Paulo
Portland,Maine
Summary
Flexible and caring special educator who customizes approaches based on individual needs of students. Focused on helping students build important skills to help impact academic performance, social integration or physical capabilities. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Ed Tech III
Glickman Lauder Center of Excellence
Portland, ME
12.2023 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated student progress on an ongoing basis.
- Encouraged positive behavior through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Utilized evidence-based practices and instructional techniques that are tailored to the individual needs of each student.
- Instructed small groups of learners or provided one-on-one tutoring as needed.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
6th Grade Case Manager/Ed Tech III
Lincoln Middle School
Portland, ME
08.2013 - 12.2023
- Provided instruction in a variety of subject areas to a diverse student population.
- Conducted assessments such as functional behavioral assessments.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to develop strategies to meet the needs of special ed students.
- Participated in IEP meetings with families, educators, related service providers, administrators, and other staff members.
- Encouraged positive behavior through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Utilized evidence-based practices and instructional techniques that are tailored to the individual needs of each student.
- Instructed small groups of learners or provided one-on-one tutoring as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, behaviors, assessments results.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Direct Support Professional
CASA Inc
Portland, ME
02.2012 - 08.2013
- Monitored and evaluated student progress on an ongoing basis.
- Encouraged positive behavior through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Advised parents about their children's strengths and weaknesses as well as how best to support them at home.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - History/Political Science
University of Maine At Farmington
Farmington, ME05.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs
University of Maine At Farmington
Farmington, MESkills
- Assistive Technology
- Inclusion Practices
- Emotional Disabilities Support
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Disability Awareness
- Communication Strategies
- Data collection and analysis
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Conflict resolution techniques
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Motivating students
- Differentiated Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Data Collection
- Parent communications
- Student Support
- National Education Association
- Classroom Management
Certification
- Certified BHP
- Certified Mandated Reporter
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Ed Tech III
Glickman Lauder Center of Excellence
12.2023 - Current
6th Grade Case Manager/Ed Tech III
Lincoln Middle School
08.2013 - 12.2023
Direct Support Professional
CASA Inc
02.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelors of Arts - History/Political Science
University of Maine At Farmington
Some College (No Degree) - Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs
University of Maine At Farmington
- Certified BHP
- Certified Mandated Reporter
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