Kevin Wilson
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Northside Independent School District, specializing in deaf education. Expert in IEP implementation and literacy strategies, fostering collaboration with parents and staff. Known for enhancing student engagement through tailored teaching methods and effective communication, leading to significant improvements in student literacy and social skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Itinerant Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Northside Independent School District
08.2000 - 06.2022
- Worked with deaf and hard of hearing students individually and in small groups focusing on language arts skills.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Developed annual goals in language arts for IEPs
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
Classroom Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Brownsville Independent School District
08.1991 - 06.2000
- Taught 6th grade math, 7th grade math, 8th grade math, 6th grade social studies, 7th grade social studies, 8th grade social studies, and 6th grade reading, English, and science to deaf students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education For The Hearing Impaired
Ball State University
Muncie, IN06-1991
Skills
- Early intervention
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative teaching
- Social skills training
- Special education
- Assistive technology
- Deaf education
- IEP implementation
- Literacy strategies
- Friendly and outgoing
- Effective communication
Timeline
Itinerant Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Northside Independent School District
08.2000 - 06.2022
Classroom Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Brownsville Independent School District
08.1991 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Special Education For The Hearing Impaired
Ball State University
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