KEVIN GLYNN
Brookhaven,US
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated teaching professional with extensive leadership experience and a proven ability to implement innovative and engaging learning activities that inspire students to reach their fullest potential. Demonstrated success in fostering academic excellence while cultivating positive relationships with parents and colleagues, enhancing the overall educational experience. Committed to establishing a safe, inclusive, and motivating learning environment that encourages student growth and development. A passion for education drives a continuous pursuit of effective teaching strategies that resonate with diverse learners.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
South Country School District
East Patchogue, US
01.2007
- Student taught in grade 2/3 self contained class consisting of 10 students.
- Prepared interdisciplinary lessons within the Reading First (Houghton Mifflin) program.
- Coordinated with students, with various learning needs, specified in their IEPs (via IEP Direct) in all areas.
- Implemented students individualized behavior modification plans.
- Conferred with support specialists (Psychologist, OT, PT, Speech, Reading Coach).
- Observed cooperating teacher administer assessments (DIBELS, WIAT, Conners etc...)
Student Teacher
Center Moriches School District
Center Moriches, US
01.2007
- Student taught a 4th grade inclusion class of 23 students.
- Prepared lessons in science, reading, math, social studies, writing, using multi-sensory modality.
- Met students individualized reading and writing needs using the Balanced Literacy model.
- Administered and evaluated assessments (ELA, State Math & Science Test, Iowa Testing).
- Integrated technology into daily lesson plans.
- Implemented plans in coordination with NYS standards.
Probationary Teacher (Lead ELA Teacher)
Bellport Middle School
Bellport, NY
01.2009 - Current
- Lead teacher for ELA and Reading Departments (6-8).
- Responsible for creating department budget, overseeing orders, assisting in professional development scheduling and executing, and assisting in state testing administration for all ELA and Reading teachers.
- Gathering and reviewing student data to assist with creating the master schedule.
- Analyze aggregate and disaggregated data (grade-level assessments, NWEA, NYSED ELA Exams, DESSA) across all grade levels.
- Restorative Practice Coach- using restorative practices to address student and staff disciplinary issues. Responsible for training staff in restorative practices.
- Identify student needs and collaborate with staff members to assess and solve challenges.
- Develop strategies to effectively manage classroom behavior, promote a positive learning environment, and ensure student safety.
- Create an environment within the school walls, which consists of community and respect.
- Use multisensory teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students, make modifications whenever necessary, and engage in value-added conversations regarding best practices.
- Relate to students with varying emotional and behavioral needs.
- Collaboratively constructed and mapped the third and sixth-grade, reading, writing, and social studies curriculum.
- Piloted Project Based Learning for the district.
- Piloted Second Step SEL Program.
- Working with the administration and lead teachers to address Science of Reading curriculum changes with a focus on aligning curricula to the NYS Literacy Briefs.
- Serve on the district-wide MTSS committee.
- Helped to bring recess to Bellport Middle School and wrote a grant to fund recess equipment.
- Named teacher of the year 2022 Night of Excellence.
- Served on the NYSED State Exam Test Committee in Albany- responsible for creating the NYSED ELA Exams.
- Severed on the PARCC Committee at the national level.
Probationary Teacher
Sachem School District
Ronkonkoma, US
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Created and headed a school-wide Data Team that analyzed and tracked student performance.
- Built a district-wide database that tracked and analyzed RTI (response to intervention) students.
- This model has shown the benefits of certain interventions on students.
- Applied for and won a Social Studies Grant for the entire school.
- Taught in both ESL and AIS-supported classrooms and applied a differentiated instruction model.
- Started a school-wide database that allows a teacher and administrator to track the progress of a student from grades K-5.
- In a four-month time frame - increased the average ELA score from 58% to 87% through targeted instruction (Math also increased from 71% to 93%).
Academic Intervention Services Teacher
Center Moriches School District
Center Moriches, US
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Created and implemented a district wide database housing over 1,500 students.
- The database tracks each individual student’s progress on standardized tests through the course of their academic career (K-12).
- The database also allows the user to query test scores against a number of variables such as gender, ethnicity, free/reduced lunch, reading services, support services, teacher, etc.
Primer Broker- Hedge Funds
Morgan Stanley
New York, US
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Conduit between Prime Broker trading floor and the client.
- Created business plans geared toward firm to firm growth.
- Built relationships with key decision makers at client.
- Introduced prime broker technology and services to clients as appropriate.
- Monitored client trading trends and understanding their rationale.
- Reviewed balance trends and percentage of business with Morgan Stanley.
- Assessed prime brokerage revenue with service offering to ensure proper balance.
- Cross sold the firm’s products and technology.
- Daily client communication and frequent visits.
Senior Specialist
Merrill Lynch
Jersey City, US
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Supervised East Coast Team, consisting of 5 Client Service Representatives, serviced in excess of 60 Money Managers with over $12 billion in assets held with Merrill Lynch.
- Duties included conducting weekly team meetings, scheduling the training of new Client Serviced Representatives, gathering weekly client asset totals and providing client and team status reports to the Management of Money Manager Services.
- Facilitated the daily operational requests of each Registered Investment Advisor including allocation and settlement of institution trades.
- Interacted daily with various support organizations of Merrill Lynch such as operations, settlements, compliance, ML credit divisions, reorganization, technology and broker transfer.
Education
Dual M.S. - School Building/District Leader
Touro College
New York09-2023
Dual M.S. - Elementary & Special Education
Touro College
New York06-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Economics/Biology
Hunter College
New York06-2000
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Student-Centered Learning
- Faculty Collaboration
- Program Development
- Standardized Testing
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Science of Reading Trained (focus on NY Briefs)
- Restorative Practice Trained
Certification
- School Building Leader
- School District Leader
- Elementary Education Teacher (1-6)
- Special Education Teacher (1-6)
Timeline
Probationary Teacher (Lead ELA Teacher)
Bellport Middle School
01.2009 - Current
Student Teacher
South Country School District
01.2007
Student Teacher
Center Moriches School District
01.2007
Probationary Teacher
Sachem School District
01.2007 - 01.2009
Academic Intervention Services Teacher
Center Moriches School District
01.2007 - 01.2008
Primer Broker- Hedge Funds
Morgan Stanley
01.2003 - 01.2006
Senior Specialist
Merrill Lynch
01.2001 - 01.2003
Dual M.S. - Elementary & Special Education
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Economics/Biology
Hunter College
Dual M.S. - School Building/District Leader
Touro College