Thomas Kelly
Hammonton,NJ
Summary
Confident leader dedicated to process and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Monroe Township Public Schools
Williamstown , NJ
2015.09 - Current
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
Emotional Regulation Impairment Teacher
Monroe Township Public Schools
Williamstown , NJ
2015.09 - Current
- Provided support and guidance to families of children with disabilities.
- Coordinated communication between parents, staff, and other professionals involved in the care of students with special needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents, teachers, and administrators.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to modify curriculum content and instruction methods as needed for special needs students.
- Provided social skills instruction to improve student success in school settings.
- Organized activities designed to promote positive behavior within the classroom environment.
- Advised colleagues on best practices when working with special needs students.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment that fosters respect among all learners.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies for addressing challenging behaviors exhibited by some special needs students.
- Attended IEP meetings with parents, educators, administrators and other professionals involved in the care of the child.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
Head Football Coach
Monroe Township Public Schools
Williamstown , NJ
2020.03 - 2023.06
- Developed, implemented and evaluated practice plans to ensure efficient use of time.
- Coordinated team travel arrangements for away games and tournaments.
- Managed all aspects of the football program including budget, scheduling, coaching staff and equipment.
- Organized and conducted weekly team meetings to discuss strategy and review game film.
- Supervised assistant coaches during practices and games, providing feedback on performance as needed.
- Evaluated players' performance in order to determine starting lineups and make in-game decisions.
- Built relationships with alumni, boosters, parents, media outlets and athletic directors to enhance the visibility of the program.
- Communicated regularly with college administration regarding policies, procedures, rules compliance and other matters related to the football program.
Education
Master of Arts - English And Special Needs
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2015
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Wilmington University
New Castle, DESkills
- Instructional Strategies
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Data Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Progress Evaluations
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Behavior Modifications
- Program Evaluation
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Student and Parent Relations
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Teacher Mentoring
- Instructional Leadership
- Discipline Management
- New Student Orientation
- Faculty Support
- Program Development
- Disciplinary Actions
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Head Football Coach
Monroe Township Public Schools
2020.03 - 2023.06
Special Education Teacher
Monroe Township Public Schools
2015.09 - Current
Emotional Regulation Impairment Teacher
Monroe Township Public Schools
2015.09 - Current
Master of Arts - English And Special Needs
Rowan University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Wilmington University
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