Kevin Brown
Mohegan Lake,NY
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
City Of White Plains Schools
09.1996 - Current
- 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.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Special Olympics Coach
City Of White Plains Schools
09.2006 - 06.2023
- Gained knowledge and experience working with children in educational setting.
- Established and maintained relationships with local organizations to coordinate volunteer efforts.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events.
- Developed strong interpersonal communication skills to promote relationship building with internal and external customers.
- Assisted in developing and implementing systems to track volunteer hours and progress.
Tutor
Self Employed
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
Education
Masters of Professional Studies - Education
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY1992
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Parent Relationship Management
- IEP Development
- Behavior Modification
- Instructional Techniques
- Emotional Disorders
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Special Education
- Educational Strategies
- Remote Assistance
- Job Readiness Training
- Classroom Practices
- Social and Academic Development
- Competent in Smart Board Technology
Certification
Special Education K-12
Secondary Social Studies 7-12
Timeline
Special Olympics Coach
City Of White Plains Schools
09.2006 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
City Of White Plains Schools
09.1996 - Current
Tutor
Self Employed
Masters of Professional Studies - Education
Manhattanville College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Oneonta
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