Kieren-Vincent Young – Social Studies Teacher

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I am a NYSED Certified Special Education and Social Studies teacher, with a passion for Global History and the way it impacts our students no matter their backgrounds. I received my 7-12 Social Studies certification through Queens College's undergraduate program, and later attended Hunter College's MSEd in Adolescent Special Education program. I am dedicated to students with disabilities and multilingual inclusion in the classroom.

Quick Facts

Dean's List 5 Semesters

9 years experience with children

8 years experience with LGBTQ+ youth

10 different home languages represented in my classrooms

Resume

Experience

2025-2026 School Year

Teacher

P079M Horan School

Designed and delivered a self-created, project-based learning curriculum spanning all subjects for a 12:1+1 classroom of alternately assessed high school students, structured across four interdisciplinary units. Developed and implemented IEPs through meeting participation, data collection, and goal revision, while delivering standards-aligned instruction focused on building student independence. Supported a welcoming, inclusive school community through consistent application of PBIS practices.

2024-2025 School Year

Global History Teacher (Full Year Substitute)

Brooklyn Bridge Academy

Teaching Global History I and II five days per week to four classes of students aged 16-21 who are attending a non-traditional school. Created own culturally responsive curriculum and lesson plans, including SEL and Civics lessons.

02/2024 - 05/2024

Student Teacher

IS 5 Walter H. Crowley

Taught 7th grade U.S. history five days per week as the lead educator to a single class. Assisted cooperating teacher for the remainder of the school day.

09/2023-12/2023

Student Teacher

Aviation High School

Taught 9th grade global history five days per week in diverse ICT classrooms, adjusting material for ELLs, students with IEPs, and socioeconomic differences.

02/2023-02/2024

Substitute Religion Teacher

Astoria Center of Israel

Successfully led classes in hands-on learning activities involving both English and Hebrew vocabulary words.

06/2023 - 08/2023

Outdoor Activities Manager

Camp Ramah

Managed a team of 12 young adult foreign nationals with limited English skills through necessary daily safety checks and attended weekly team leader meetings to communicate with other departments.