Science Teacher at NYC Department of Education
Greater New York City Area
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- Science Teacher at NYC Department of Education
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- Special Education Teacher at NYC Department of Education
- Assistant Supervisor at Rutgers University: Office of Information Technology
- Campus Representative at Apple Computer
- Education
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- City University of New York-Hunter College
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
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Steve Kinney’s Summary
I am currently employed by the New York City Department of Education. I work as a special education teacher in a middle school on the Upper West Side. I teach seventh grade literacy and social studies in the inclusion model. I also teach sixth and eighth grade science. My night time endeavors are limited to being a graduate student at Hunter College, the City University of New York.
Steve Kinney’s Specialties:
Inclusion, special education, technology integration.
Steve Kinney’s Experience
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Science Teacher
NYC Department of Education
(Government Agency; Education Management industry)
September 2008 — Present (11 months)
I teach eighth grade science at the Ronald Edmonds Learning Center in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. My responsibilities include developing inquiry-based science lessons and modifying existing curriculum for my students who receive special education services.
I also coordinate the IEP process all of the eighth grade students in special class environments at RELC. -
Special Education Teacher
NYC Department of Education
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Education Management industry)
August 2006 — August 2008 (2 years 1 month)
I spent my first two years as a special education teacher working at West Side Collaborative middle school on Manhattan's Upper West Side. I taught primarily in a collaborative team teaching (CTT) environment. I wrote and modified curriculum for literacy, mathematics, social studies, and science.
Outside the classroom, I differentiated instruction. Inside the classroom, I provided students with the skills and strategies necessary participate in the least restrictive environment possible.
I tapped into my background in information technology and made frequent use of computers and multimedia in my pedagogy. I created web quests, used blogs and social media tools, and audio-visual resources in my classroom. I also focused considerably on teaching research skills to my students. I used my strong interpersonal skills to plan and execute lessons with my co-teachers. -
Assistant Supervisor
Rutgers University: Office of Information Technology
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2004 — May 2006 (1 year 9 months)
Selected as Supervisor of the Semester, Spring 2005.
Created and maintained shift schedules for a staff of eighty to one hundred consultants.
Took a lead role in the hiring process: reviewed employment applications, conducted interviews, and made hiring decisions for new consultants.
Designed and conducted professional development in the following areas: Mac OS X, Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple iLife, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Reviewed employee job performance and customer service to complete observations. -
Campus Representative
Apple Computer
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; AAPL; Computer Hardware industry)
November 2004 — May 2006 (1 year 7 months)
Promoted Apple products to students, faculty, and staff through participation in events, demonstrations, and one-on-one networking.
Worked with the Rutgers Computer Store to increase business for both Apple as well as for the computer store. -
Consultant
Rutgers University: Office of Information Technology
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
September 2003 — July 2004 (11 months)
Selected by management as Consultant of the Semester, Spring 2004.
Selected by management as Consultant of the Month, October 2003.
Provided technical support for staff and students in a state of the art computing facility.
Utilized broad knowledge in both hardware and software for PC’s, Mac, and UNIX terminals to assist users in the computing lab.
Steve Kinney’s Education
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City University of New York-Hunter College
Masters , Special Education , 2006 — 2008
Current GPA: 3.855
- Activities and Societies:
- Hunter College Learning Lab
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
Bachelors , Sociology , 2002 — 2006
Graduated with departmental honors in sociology.
Dean’s List: Spring 2004, Summer 2004, Fall 2004, Spring 2005, Fall 2005, Spring 2006.- Activities and Societies:
- New Jersey Folk Festival, American Studies Teaching Team
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