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, NHNo Degree - Special Education
Castleton University
Castleton, VTMBA - Masters of Business Administration
University of Pheonix
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Colby-Sawyer College
New London, NHSkills
- 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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