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Kyle Hillian

Watertown

Summary

Enthusiastic Special Education teacher eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the classroom.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Long Term Kindergarten Substitute

Watertown Public School
05.2021 - Current
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
  • Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
  • Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
  • Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.

Dance Instructor

Heart & Sole Dance Studio
09.2008 - 07.2021
  • Taught groups of up to 25 students, with particular focus on Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Hip-Hop and Afro styles.
  • Plan, choreograph, and oversee group dance performances
  • Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
  • Apply various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and effectively instruct and motivate students.

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher

Watertown Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher for classrooms by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
  • Organized lesson plans using Google classrooms for long-term interim assignments.
  • Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
  • Taught 23 students for 2 weeks and kept up with lesson plans and student assignments.

Special Education Teacher Long Term Sub

Waterbury Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and learning disabled students
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.

Assistant Teacher

Northwest Village School
04.2007 - 06.2008
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness and assign grades
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies
  • Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities

Special Education Teacher

Springfield Public Schools
09.2003 - 06.2005
  • Organized instructional materials, including constructing bulletin boards and preparing work areas
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
  • Developed and managed instructional materials and reports
  • Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies

Education

Masters of Education - Early Childhood Education NC

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
05.2022

M.Ed - Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science - Communication And Sports Journalism

Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Skills

  • Understanding of special education
  • Teacher collaboration
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Classroom management
  • Google Meets/Classroom
  • Student records management
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Motivating Students
  • Organization
  • MS Office/ Excel/ Publisher

Certification

165- Special Education Comprehensive Grades K-12

Timeline

Long Term Kindergarten Substitute

Watertown Public School
05.2021 - Current

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher

Watertown Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2021

Special Education Teacher Long Term Sub

Waterbury Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2013

Dance Instructor

Heart & Sole Dance Studio
09.2008 - 07.2021

Assistant Teacher

Northwest Village School
04.2007 - 06.2008

Special Education Teacher

Springfield Public Schools
09.2003 - 06.2005

Masters of Education - Early Childhood Education NC

University of Hartford

M.Ed - Special Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Communication And Sports Journalism

Springfield College

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