Timothy Kilberg
ASD Self-contained
MI
Summary
Organized Resource and Self-contained classrooms. Successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Michigan and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
ASD Self Contained
Charlotte Public Schools
Charlotte , MI
08.2020 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Managed classroom with 7-8 high needs Autistic students.
- Lead social groups to work on social skills for students.
- Coordinated related service (Speech, OT, etc.) schedules to times best for students.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and monitored Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Plans.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Fostered environment for AAC usage and core vocab wall.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Head of MTSS 2021/2022
- Lego Robotics Coach Washington and Parkview
Summer Camp Teacher
Charlotte Public Schools
Charlotte , MI
06.2021 - 06.2022
- 1 Summer 2nd grade summer camp teacher
- 1 Summer Resource room teacher
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Worked with Camp invention to deliver STEM based lessons for 3-4 weeks.
Resource Room Teacher
Charlotte Public Schools
Lansing, United States
08.2013 - 06.2020
- 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.
- Used NWEA and Classroom assessment data to create small groups for reading, writing, math.
- Lead social groups to work on social skills for students.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Collaborated with general education staff and services providers to increase student achievement in social and academic areas.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and monitored Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Plans for students.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- 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.
- MTSS team member 2013-2020
- Robotics LEGO Coach 2014-2020
Long Term Sub
Edustaff
Charlotte, MI
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
Education
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals With Autism
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 08.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 08.2008 - 04.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Oakland University
Rochester, MI 08.2007 - 05.2008
Skills
Differentiated instruction
undefinedCertification
Special Education Self-contained K-8
Timeline
Summer Camp Teacher
Charlotte Public Schools
06.2021 - 06.2022
ASD Self Contained
Charlotte Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals With Autism
Michigan State University
08.2014 - 04.2016
Resource Room Teacher
Charlotte Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2020
Long Term Sub
Edustaff
10.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Michigan State University
08.2008 - 04.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
Oakland University
08.2007 - 05.2008
Hobbies
Rugby
- President of Capital Area Rugby Club
- Played for 6 years
- Teamwork and Team Building skills
- Organized meetings to raise funds and recruitment
Hobbies
Rugby
- President of Capital Area Rugby Club
- Played for 6 years
- Teamwork and Team Building skills
- Organized meetings to raise funds and recruitment
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