Andre' Kenan

I worked as a program instructor in a one-year civic fellowship for the Close Up Foundation. As a program instructor, I was conducting workshops and historical tours surrounding the history and general functions of the federal government. These tours included student interactions and storytelling in and around Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and Historic Williamsburg.

I taught African and African American History, United States History and AVID I at Thomas Stone High School. I also sponsored clubs and student performance groups designed to build knowledge and cooperative skills.

• Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
• Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
• Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
• Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
• Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
• Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.

• Functioned as a night chaperone for students visiting Washington, D.C. from all over the world.
• Submitted reports for incidents and implemented corrective actions.
• Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.

• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
• Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
• Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.

• Guided and supported students in building knowledge and skills.
• Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
• Developed assignments and tests to assess student progress.
• Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.