Kenneth Cole
Raleigh
Summary
Business Development Manager skilled in growing sales and improving stakeholder relations. Strategically-minded in capturing new business and leveraging dynamic market opportunities. Accomplished in exceeding targets with results-driven approach.
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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Onin Staffing
06.2023 - Current
- Developed process to analyze customer feedback to incorporate insights into product development strategies.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
- Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Negotiated lucrative contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing favorable pricing and terms for the company.
- Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
Special Education Teacher
Greene County Board Of Education
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Cultivated a positive classroom environment that fostered an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, and open communication between teacher and students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling in specific areas, resulting in marked improvement in their understanding of the subject matter.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Special Education Teacher
Newton County Board Of Education
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2019
Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Reporting
- Goals and performance
- Team Collaboration
- Student Counseling
- Partnering and Relationships
- Positive Interactions
- Student Support
- Cultural Awareness
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Onin Staffing
06.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Greene County Board Of Education
08.2020 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher
Newton County Board Of Education
08.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Georgia Southern University
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