Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Passion for coaching High School and youth sports
Timeline
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Kevin J Key

Springfield

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Loader Operator

Community Eco Power
09.2020 - 05.2022
  • Performed routine lubricating, fueling and cleaning loaders.
  • Operated bulldozers, backhoes and loaders to excavate, move and load [Type] materials.
  • Properly operated loader by starting engine, shifting gears and pressing pedals and levers.
  • Safely operated [Type] and [Type] heavy equipment to minimize risk of injury, loss and property damage.

Fireman

Covanta Energy Corporation
09.2014 - 08.2020
  • Performed routine inspections of boilers systems
  • Performed routine safety housekeeping duties.
  • Performed numerous task as directed by shift supervisor

Lead Utility Operator

Covanta Energy Corporation
10.2011 - 06.2014
  • Organize daily task and delegated assignments
  • Responded to calls during utility emergencies to protect integrity of machinery and conserve resources.
  • Documented system performance details, parts orders and service logs thoroughly and filed with appropriate record retention protocol.



Behavior Technician

Holyoke Rehabilitation Center
02.2004 - 09.2011
  • Implemented and communicated treatment approach plans for all residents
  • Provided frequent therapeutic interaction with residents
  • Maintained a safe environment for all staff and residents


Special Education Teacher

Roger L Putnam Vocational School
08.2008 - 06.2010
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Special Education Teacher

High School Of Science & Technology
08.2004 - 06.2007
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Special Education Teacher

Forest Park Middle School
08.1998 - 06.2004
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Education

Master of Arts - Human Resources Development

American International College
Springfield, MA
05.1998

Master of Arts - Human Resources Development

American International College
Springfield, MA
12.2003

Skills

  • Load Management
  • Visual Inspections
  • Teaching
  • Coaching
  • Good Interpersonal
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Behavior Management
  • Four Years Football Letterman

Passion for coaching High School and youth sports

The bottom-line is to help children get to college and graduate debt free! Teaching them to be a team player, and becoming a productive citizen of society through sport.

Timeline

Loader Operator

Community Eco Power
09.2020 - 05.2022

Fireman

Covanta Energy Corporation
09.2014 - 08.2020

Lead Utility Operator

Covanta Energy Corporation
10.2011 - 06.2014

Special Education Teacher

Roger L Putnam Vocational School
08.2008 - 06.2010

Special Education Teacher

High School Of Science & Technology
08.2004 - 06.2007

Behavior Technician

Holyoke Rehabilitation Center
02.2004 - 09.2011

Special Education Teacher

Forest Park Middle School
08.1998 - 06.2004

Master of Arts - Human Resources Development

American International College

Master of Arts - Human Resources Development

American International College
Kevin J Key