Kert Acklam
Sturtevant
Summary
Highly skilled in modifying educational content and delivery methods to effectively reach students from various academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Special Education Assistant
Racine Unified School District
Racine
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored behaviors of special needs students to support classroom teachers' efforts.
- Instructed students in academic subjects and life skills per IEP requirements.
- Executed instructional tasks aligned with individual education plans to enhance learning outcomes.
Special Education Teacher
Racine Unified School District
Racine
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Analyzed data to provide insights for developing IEP goals.
- Delivered instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Advocated for special education students within school systems to enhance support.
Developmental Reading/Writing Instructor
Gateway Technical College Kenosha
Racine & Kenosha
05.2015 - 12.2022
- Developed lesson plans and assigned readings to enhance student engagement and academic outcomes.
- Facilitated group discussions, promoting critical thinking and collaboration among peers.
- Evaluated student work, providing constructive feedback for performance improvement.
- Collaborated with local organizations to offer workshops aimed at enhancing job search skills.
Education
Master of Education (20 Gr Cr For Accreditation To Teach Undergraduate English) - Teacher Leadership (Literacy Concentration)
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI08-2013
Master of Education - Teacher Leadership: English/Language Arts Emphasis
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI01-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
UW-Parkside
Kenosha, WI01-1984
Skills
- Personalized education plans
- Empathetic approach
- Diversity appreciation
- Advocacy expertise
- Instructional strategies
- Data analysis
- Instructional planning
- Learner evaluation
Affiliations
- Short-term Mission Construction Team Member, Arad & Pecica, Romania
- Usher Committee, Racine Bible Church
Timeline
High School Special Education Assistant
Racine Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Racine Unified School District
01.2023 - 12.2023
Developmental Reading/Writing Instructor
Gateway Technical College Kenosha
05.2015 - 12.2022
Master of Education (20 Gr Cr For Accreditation To Teach Undergraduate English) - Teacher Leadership (Literacy Concentration)
Carthage College
Master of Education - Teacher Leadership: English/Language Arts Emphasis
Carthage College
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
UW-Parkside