KIMBERLY KEOUGH
Freeport
Summary
Energetic Special Education Teacher with the New York City Department of Education, skilled in IEP development and differentiated instruction. Achieved significant student growth through data-driven strategies and collaboration with co-teachers. Fostered an inclusive classroom environment, enhancing student engagement and independence while utilizing positive reinforcement techniques. Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online, or blended instruction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
New York
01.2014 - Current
- Delivered high-quality instruction in both ICT and self-contained classrooms, teaching grades K through 6, with the majority of experience in grades 4, 5, and 6.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Designed and implemented differentiated lesson plans to address the unique needs of diverse learners, including students with disabilities, and English Language Learners (ELLs).
- Collaborated with co-teachers, related service providers, and support staff to create individualized education programs (IEPs) that met students' academic, social, and emotional goals.
- Utilized data-driven teaching strategies to assess student progress, adjust instructional approaches, and ensure measurable growth in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom culture that emphasized respect, empathy, and collaboration
- Provided ongoing communication with families to support student achievement and strengthen the home-school connection
- Successfully supported students in meeting IEP goals, leading to improved academic performance and greater independence
- Played a pivotal role in co-teaching environments by aligning instructional practices and supporting students in both general education and special education settings
- Designed engaging, standards-aligned learning experiences that incorporated technology to enhance instruction and student engagement
- Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Master's - General and Special Education
Touro College
Bay Shore, NY01.2014
Bachelor's - Technology Studies
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY01.2010
Skills
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and implementation
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior management and positive reinforcement
- Curriculum design and alignment with Next Generation Standards
- Collaboration with co-teachers and related service providers
- Data analysis and progress monitoring
Certification
- New York State Certification in Special Education, Birth–2
- New York State Certification in General Education, Birth–2
- New York State Certification in Special Education, Grades 1–6
- New York State Certification in General Education, Grades 1–6
References
Available upon request.
Training
- Participated in workshops and training on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and inclusive classroom practices.
- Regularly attended professional learning sessions to stay current with best practices in special education and pedagogy.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
01.2014 - Current
Master's - General and Special Education
Touro College
Bachelor's - Technology Studies
Farmingdale State College
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