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Thomas Kerans

Rockport

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Teacher with over 10 years of experience in developing and implementing individualized education plans. Skilled in adaptive teaching strategies and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance learning outcomes for students with special needs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Gloucester High School
Gloucester, MA
09.2021 - 08.2025
  • Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to student needs and learning objectives.
  • Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust interventions as needed.
  • Trained and mentored support staff in effective classroom management techniques and instructional methods.
  • Advocated for resources and support services, enhancing the educational experience for students with special needs.

Special Education Teacher

Lynn English High School
Lynn, MA
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Special Education Teacher

Peabody High School
Peabody, MA
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Utilized assistive technology tools to facilitate communication and learning for students with disabilities.
  • Conducted regular assessments to monitor student performance, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
  • Organized inclusive extracurricular activities that promote social skills and peer interaction among students.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.

Special Education Teacher

Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School
Hamilton, MA
09.2006 - 06.2019

-Scheduled and chaired IEP meetings; implemented IEP's, Provided quarterly Progress reports

-Administered Achievement Tests including Woodcock Johnson III; Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement; Weschler Individual Test of Achievement

Participated in Inclusion English, Algebra and Geometry classes; fostered strong relationships with students and parents

Education

Masters Education - School Counseling

Salem State University
Salem MA
05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - English

Salem State University
Salem, MA
05.1994

Master of Education - Special Education

Salem State University
Salem, MA
05.1997

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Individual education plans ieps
  • Small group instruction

Certification

Moderate Special Needs (Massachusetts)

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Gloucester High School
09.2021 - 08.2025

Special Education Teacher

Lynn English High School
09.2020 - 06.2021

Special Education Teacher

Peabody High School
09.2020 - 06.2021

Special Education Teacher

Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School
09.2006 - 06.2019

Masters Education - School Counseling

Salem State University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Salem State University

Master of Education - Special Education

Salem State University
Thomas Kerans