Kevin P. Henderson
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dynamic Secondary Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Falcon School District 49, excelling in IEP development and classroom management. Successfully enhanced student outcomes through differentiated instruction and effective team collaboration, maintaining a compliance rating above 97%. Committed to fostering an engaging learning environment for diverse learners.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Special Education Teacher
Falcon School District 49
08.2009 - 05.2025
- Supported 28 Special Education students with Specific Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disturbances, and Speech/Language Disorders at Skyview Middle School.
- Oversaw Cognitive Supports Needs Program, managing 12 students effectively.
- Directed Affective Needs Program, ensuring appropriate support for 10 students.
- Served as Special Education Site Facilitator at Falcon Middle School, mentoring staff and facilitating IEP processes.
- Led Special Education Co-Team initiatives to enhance team collaboration and student outcomes.
- Differentiated instruction to address individual learning needs and promote engagement.
- Developed and implemented high-quality IEPs, maintaining a compliance rating above 97%.
- Communicated regularly with parents and general education teachers regarding student progress and needs.
Teacher Substitute
Falcon School District
11.2008 - 05.2009
- Amassed over 500 classroom hours as a guest teacher.
- Accrued over 300 classroom hours as a special education guest teacher.
- Guest taught students with all disabilities including, Multiple Handicaps, Specific Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disturbances, Speech/Language Disorders.
- Referred by middle school principal to fill a long term special education guest teacher position at Falcon High School from November 2008 through December 2008.
- Hand picked to provide support to student teachers in the absence of the regular teacher.
- Instrumental in providing an enjoyable classroom atmosphere for both student teacher and students.
- Specifically requested to guest teach in the absence of classroom teachers.
- Administered lesson plans as prescribed by classroom teachers in accordance with the district's philosophy, goals, and objectives.
- Maintained a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
- Responsible for protecting students, materials, equipment, and facilities.
- Uphold and enforced school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board Policies.
- Instrumental in providing an enjoyable classroom atmosphere for guest teachers in the absence of the regular teacher.
- Assisted and supervised students assessments including national, state, and teacher generated testing.
- Collaborated with classroom teacher in two Algebra classes and tutored two separate study groups daily.
Education
Masters - Human Resources Administration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI01.2006
Bachelors - General Studies
Minot State University
Minot, ND01.2002
Skills
- IEP development
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education law
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Team collaboration
Hobbies and Interests
- Spending quality time with family and friends
- Spending time outdoors hiking
- Tending to my garden
- Reading
Community Service
Member of the Church Laundry Love Team, providing free laundry service to the Homeless Population in Colorado Springs, Colorado on a weekly basis.
References
- Carrie Rose, ca.rose@goalac.org, 719-675-9672
- Ryan Kan, ryan.kan@d49.org, 314-956-2072
- Gary Darress, gary@stmikeschurch.com, 719-440-8235
- Vicki Hess, vicki@stmikeschurch.com, 828-279-6642
Keyword Summary
- Responsible
- Compassionate
- Flexible
- Diamond in the Rough
- Team Player
- Disciplined
- Patient
- Time Management
- Multi-Task
Timeline
Secondary Special Education Teacher
Falcon School District 49
08.2009 - 05.2025
Teacher Substitute
Falcon School District
11.2008 - 05.2009
Masters - Human Resources Administration
Central Michigan University
Bachelors - General Studies
Minot State University
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