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Patrick Kelly

Cornish,NH

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Hartford High School, blending expertise in art education and special education. Excelled in fostering creativity and differentiated instruction. Skilled in effective listening and behavior management, motivating students and clients alike to achieve their goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fine Arts Education Teacher

Hartford High School
08.2022 - Current
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades 9th through 12th.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
  • Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
  • Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
  • Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

Special Educator

Hartford High School
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Woodstock Union High School
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
  • Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.

Brewer

Harpoon Brewery
09.2018 - 01.2020


  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Financial Advisor

Flagship Harbor Advisors
06.2017 - 09.2018
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
  • Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
  • Facilitated new client onboarding process and investment account setup.

Financial Advisor

Wells Fargo Advisors
06.2014 - 05.2017
  • Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
  • Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.

Financial Advisor

Northwestern Mutual Advisors
06.2013 - 05.2014
  • Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
  • Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
  • Collaborated with clients to develop customized investment portfolios.

Education

Elementary Education K-8/Art Education K-12

Upper Valley Educator's Institute
Lebanon, NH

No Degree - Special Education

Castleton University
Castleton, VT

MBA - Masters of Business Administration

University of Pheonix

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Colby-Sawyer College
New London, NH

Skills

  • Art education
  • Special education
  • Effective listening
  • Behavior management
  • Project-based learning
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student rapport
  • Special needs students
  • Motivating students

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.

Timeline

Fine Arts Education Teacher

Hartford High School
08.2022 - Current

Special Educator

Hartford High School
07.2021 - 06.2022

Special Education Paraprofessional

Woodstock Union High School
01.2020 - 06.2021

Brewer

Harpoon Brewery
09.2018 - 01.2020

Financial Advisor

Flagship Harbor Advisors
06.2017 - 09.2018

Financial Advisor

Wells Fargo Advisors
06.2014 - 05.2017

Financial Advisor

Northwestern Mutual Advisors
06.2013 - 05.2014

Elementary Education K-8/Art Education K-12

Upper Valley Educator's Institute

No Degree - Special Education

Castleton University

MBA - Masters of Business Administration

University of Pheonix

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Colby-Sawyer College
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