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Kirk Stevens

Granger,IA

Summary

Skilled educator with a strong background in curriculum development and classroom management. Successfully co-taught diverse subjects to meet individual learning needs and achieved significant reductions in behavior incidents, fostering a positive learning environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Strategist

Muscatine Community School District
Muscatine, Iowa
08.2022 - 10.2025

Collaborated with general education teachers to improve specialized instruction and assessments for students with diverse needs.

Co-taught science, math, and English courses, fostering inclusive learning environments for diverse learners.

Developed IDEA-compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students.

Maintained proactive communication with parents to keep them informed about student progress and encourage engagement.

Implemented adaptive skills class to promote functional independence.

Special Education Level 2 Teacher

Bettendorf Community School District
Bettendorf, Iowa
11.2021 - 06.2022

Guided students in effectively navigating online curriculum, improving engagement and learning outcomes.

Conducted group behavioral lessons to develop social skills, fostering a positive classroom environment.

Elementary Behavior Teacher

Black Hawk SPecial Education School DistrictEast
East Moline, Illinois
08.2019 - 11.2021

Instructed 4th grade students, fostering academic growth and engagement.

Achieved over 80% reduction in behavior incidents compared to previous year.

Special Education Level 2

Davenport Community Schools
Davenport, Iowa
08.2017 - 06.2019

Taught core subjects to high school students in secure facility, fostering academic growth and personal development.

Instructional Strategist 1

Waterloo Community School District
Waterloo, Iowa
08.2013 - 06.2018

Established teacher social committee to celebrate birthdays and special events

Partnered with teachers to improve English and Personal Finance instruction

Education

Master of Arts - Licensure Level 1

Morningside
Sioux City, IA
06-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education

Buena Vista
Ottumwa, IA
06-2002

Master of Arts - Level 2 Licensure (ongoing)

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
03-2026

Skills

  • IEP development
  • Curriculum development
  • Student assessment
  • Classroom management
  • Collaboration skills
  • Communication strategies

Timeline

Instructional Strategist

Muscatine Community School District
08.2022 - 10.2025

Special Education Level 2 Teacher

Bettendorf Community School District
11.2021 - 06.2022

Elementary Behavior Teacher

Black Hawk SPecial Education School DistrictEast
08.2019 - 11.2021

Special Education Level 2

Davenport Community Schools
08.2017 - 06.2019

Instructional Strategist 1

Waterloo Community School District
08.2013 - 06.2018

Master of Arts - Licensure Level 1

Morningside

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education

Buena Vista

Master of Arts - Level 2 Licensure (ongoing)

Upper Iowa University
Kirk Stevens