Kivetta Kenney
Frisco
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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Case Manager
Pleasanton Unified School District
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives
- Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards
- Planned and led IEP meetings
- For teachers, administrators and support staff
- Evaluated student academic needs utilizing formal testing instruments.
Special Education Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
TOSA Teacher
Poway Unified School District
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Taught students in grades TK-5th STEM, SEL, Music, Art, Dance and PE
- Developed dynamic lessons for all grades
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for.
SPED Teacher
Poway Unified School District
03.2004 - 06.2018
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Managed and trained a staff of paraprofessionals
- Case manager for students with Autism
- Collaborated with support service providers and parents
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Developed and Implemented Behavior Support Plans
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Chico State University
Chico, CAMaster of Arts Masters of Education -
California State University
San Marcos San Marcos, CA04.2010
Instruction Credential
Mild Mod/Mod Severe
05.2002
California State University
Fullerton Fullerton, CA05.2000
Skills
- Special education
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom management
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- ABA Trained
- Well organized
- Works efficiently with ability to multi-task
Timeline
Case Manager
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
Case Manager
Pleasanton Unified School District
02.2023 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
08.2021 - 02.2023
TOSA Teacher
Poway Unified School District
08.2017 - 08.2021
SPED Teacher
Poway Unified School District
03.2004 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Chico State University
Master of Arts Masters of Education -
California State University
Instruction Credential
Mild Mod/Mod Severe
California State University
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