Michael Keenan
Manchester,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate paraprofessional with a decade of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs. Proven track record in enhancing academic performance through effective instructional techniques. Skilled in fostering positive social behavior among students across various educational environments. Proficient in classroom management, administrative tasks, and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for optimal student success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Middletown Township Board of Education
09.2013 - 05.2023
- Assisted teachers in monitoring students' behavior and offered additional support to enhance the classroom environment
- Demonstrated appropriate social behavior to ten students with special needs in various school and community situations
- Advocated for numerous special education students to ensure they had all the tools to succeed
- Led individual and small group lessons and helped improve students’ grades
Career Coach
Middletown Township Board of Education
09.2013 - 05.2023
- Supervised students going to and from worksites in the community
- Mentored students to improve their career and social skill
- Redirected student's attention with verbal and nonverbal cues
- Additionally, I gathered data at the worksites to identify positive and negative issues
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJSkills
- Google and Microsoft Office
- Classroom and Crisis Management
- Individualized Education Plans
- Behavioral Intervention
- Instructional Support
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Assistive Technology
- Coaching Career Seekers
- Child Development Practices
- Strategies for motivating students
- CPI Training
- Instructional support
Certificates
• Certificate Of Eligibility with Advanced Standing in Elementary Education
The State Of New Jersey Department of Education Board of Examiners | September 2002
• Standard Certificate for Teachers of the Handicapped
The State Of New Jersey Department of Education Board of Examiners | June 1997
• Seizure First Aid Recertification
Epilepsy Foundation | August 2024
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Middletown Township Board of Education
09.2013 - 05.2023
Career Coach
Middletown Township Board of Education
09.2013 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Monmouth University
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