Kevin Gartin
Flen
Summary
Experienced educator with proven ability to manage classrooms and foster student growth. Demonstrated success in professional roles, showcasing extensive experience. Exceptional skills in classroom management, lecturing, and behavior enhancement. Collaborative and works seamlessly with teachers, administrators, and specialists to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Career and Community Placement- Special Education Teacher
Pasco School District
10.2021 - 03.2025
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Substitute Teacher
Richland School District
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
Self-Contained Special Education (long-term substitute)
White Bluffs Elementary
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided instruction in place of absent teachers, following lesson plans and instructions for classroom management.
- Maintained a safe, organized and disciplined learning environment for students of all ages.
- Ensured that the curriculum was being followed as required by the school district.
- Met regularly with administrators, staff members, parents and guardians to discuss student progress or any other issues related to the classroom environment.
Resource ELA/Instructional Lab (long-term substitute)
Richland High School
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Maintained a safe, organized and disciplined learning environment for students of all ages.
- Provided instruction in place of absent teachers, following lesson plans and instructions for classroom management.
- Supported individual students who needed additional assistance on assignments or concepts taught in class.
- Encouraged positive peer interactions among students through appropriate activities and games.
- Assisted with developing creative lesson plans that engaged all types of learners.
Highlands Middle School - Para Educator
Kennewick School District
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Provided appropriate feedback on work, behavior, and attitude towards learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
- Integrated multi-media tools such as videos, slideshows, audio recordings into lessons when appropriate.
- Established expectations for student behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.
Field Technician
Charter Communications
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Install and repair cable, internet, and telephone services.
- Provided customer service while educating customers.
- Stayed updated on new services and products.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted site surveys for new installations, including evaluation of existing infrastructure and installation requirements.
- Provided technical support to customers via phone, email and in person.
- Maintained inventory of parts and supplies used for repairs and service calls.
- Diagnosed system issues by running tests, troubleshooting hardware and software problems and replacing defective components.
HVAC Apprentice
Air Management Solutions
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Supported journeyman HVAC technician in providing maintenance and repair services.
- Assisted in the preparation of project plans and schedules.
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with other apprentices, colleagues, customers and suppliers.
- Provided technical support to senior team members by researching solutions to problems.
Communication Tech
Comcast
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Handled installations and repair work for cable, internet and telephone services
- Installed and configured communication systems, such as routers and switches.
- Performed maintenance on existing communications infrastructure.
- Configured network protocols according to customer requirements.
- Provided technical support to customers regarding their communication networks.
- Analyzed system performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with other technicians in the resolution of complex network problems.
Southwestern States Regional Manager
Onsite Sports
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Executed various administrative duties on a daily basis, encompassing the recruitment and onboarding process, inventory control strategies, and business acquisition initiatives.
- Conducted regular meetings with district managers to discuss sales performance and provide guidance on improvement tactics.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase market share in the region.
- Created and maintained relationships with key customers in the region.
- Identified new business opportunities through market research and industry trends.
- Established goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards of performance for all personnel in the region.
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction -
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA06-2024
Bachelors of Science - Humanities -
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.2012
Associate's of Arts -
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA12.2008
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Lesson Planning
- Instructional Strategies
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Parent Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Modifications
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Relationship Building
- Classroom Management
- Emotional Support
- Transition planning
- MS Office proficient
- Positive Role Model
- Community Resource Referrals
- Differentiated instruction
- Small group instruction
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Team collaboration
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Career and Community Placement- Special Education Teacher
Pasco School District
10.2021 - 03.2025
Self-Contained Special Education (long-term substitute)
White Bluffs Elementary
08.2021 - 10.2021
Resource ELA/Instructional Lab (long-term substitute)
Richland High School
02.2021 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Richland School District
12.2020 - 10.2021
Highlands Middle School - Para Educator
Kennewick School District
10.2018 - 12.2020
Field Technician
Charter Communications
03.2018 - 10.2018
HVAC Apprentice
Air Management Solutions
10.2017 - 02.2018
Communication Tech
Comcast
02.2015 - 09.2017
Southwestern States Regional Manager
Onsite Sports
09.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelors of Science - Humanities -
Washington State University
Associate's of Arts -
Olympic College
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction -
City University of Seattle
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