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Alyssa Kennedy

Seal Beach,CA

Summary

Passionate, focused, and dedicated teacher with experience in elementary and high school settings. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet state standards, assigning classwork, grading assignments, and supporting diverse groups of students.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Long Term Substitute

Valley Christian Schools
03.2023 - Current

Long Term Substitute High School Art Teacher: March 2023-May 2023

Long Term Substitute 4th Grade Teacher: August 2023-December 2023

Long Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher: January 2024-May 2024


Responsibilities include:

  • Prepare and deliver engaging and differentiated instruction aligned with curriculum and standards of subject area.
  • Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment
  • Provide academic support and guidance to students individually and in groups
  • Monitor student progress, assess learning needs, and provide feedback to students and parents
  • Collaborate with other teachers and school staff to ensure continuity of instruction and support for students
  • Attend staff meetings, meet with parents, write report cards, lead parent-teacher conferences

Sales Representative

Turning Point USA
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Build relationships with churches and non-profit organizations to help start Turning Point USA Chapters Southern and Central California.
  • Met and exceeded expected performance goals while completing all assigned tasks within strict time constraints
  • Built sustainable relationships with organizations and community members

Executive Team Leader - Guest Experience

Target Corporation
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Delivered exceptional leadership and guidance to a team of 55 employees with keen focus on facilitating incoming guests and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention
  • Mentored and developed three assistant managers to improve team performance and overall guest experience
  • Led to contribution of over $60M revenue generation in a year by steering significant efforts in driving sales
  • Organize and lead staff meetings to uncover areas for improvement

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Biola University
La Mirada, CA
05.2021

Skills

  • Student Engagement: Skill in implementing engaging and interactive teaching strategies, hands-on activities, and educational games to foster student interest and active participation in learning
  • Classroom Management: Ability to create and maintain a positive and structured classroom environment conducive to learning, including managing behavior, routines, and transitions effectively
  • Differentiated Instruction: Skill in adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs of students
  • Communication: Skilled in communicating clearly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues

Timeline

Long Term Substitute

Valley Christian Schools
03.2023 - Current

Sales Representative

Turning Point USA
10.2022 - 03.2023

Executive Team Leader - Guest Experience

Target Corporation
07.2021 - 10.2022

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Biola University
Alyssa Kennedy