Augusto A. Kennedy
Jamaica,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator and coach with extensive experience at Yeshivah of Flatbush, excelling in student mentoring and performance evaluation. Proven ability to foster relationships and implement effective behavior management strategies. Proficient in Microsoft Office, I am dedicated to enhancing student success through innovative teaching methods and a strong commitment to academic support.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Athlete Academic Liaison
Yeshivah of Flatbush
Brooklyn, NY
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with peers, coaches, faculty members, administrators, parents and alumni.
- Assisted with academic needs of student-athletes by offering tutoring support in various subjects.
- Meet with academic advisors and teachers to discuss progress and develop personalized study plans.
- Developed time management skills to balance academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
Physical Education Teacher
Yeshivah of Flatbush
Brooklyn, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments and progress reports.
- Created lesson plans that focus on developing physical literacy skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching.
- Encouraged positive behavior by creating an inclusive environment where all students felt safe and respected.
- Planned class activities that were both educational and fun for all participants involved.
- Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with individualized educational plans.
- Organized field trips related to physical education topics such as outdoor recreation or nutrition awareness.
Professional Training and Coach
Yeshivah Of Flatbush
Brooklyn, NY
08.2013 - Current
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Scheduled and organized team events, dinners and field trips to cultivate relationships and build rapport.
- Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
- Assisted in recruitment and selection of additional coaching staff to establish strong and competent team.
- Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
Head of Basketball/Director of Sports Leagues
Camp Seneca Lake
Honesdale, PA
06.2000 - Current
- Oversee Basketball skills clinic
- Trained and supervised staff to consistently meet performance goals and campers skill development.
- Coach inter-camps/outer-camps games.
- Arrange sports night leagues
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
Paraprofessional/Teacher
New York City Department of Education
Jamaica, NY
02.2018 - 08.2023
- 1:1 Focus of support of specific student
- Developed sets of creative learning classroom activities
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Mentor Students career development field trips and assisted in implementing programs for career skills and extracurricular activities.
- Implemented behavior management plans to maintain a positive learning environment.
Teacher’s Assistant/Assistant Intramurals Coordinator
Touro College
Queens, NY
01.2008 - 05.2015
- Assist with scheduling and attendance
- Referee games and operate scoreboard
- Evaluate students and assist with grades
Tutor
Hostos Community College/CUNY
Bronx, NY
01.2011 - 06.2012
- 4 hours per week of introductory level writing and reading in English
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Handicap Bus Operator
Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax, VA
12.2004 - 01.2008
- Drove bus to and loaded and unloaded all students at designated bus stops, schools or centers in a safe and conscientious manner
- Assisted with lifting, folding and unfolding, positioning and securing wheelchairs and other restraint devices
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baruch College/CUNY
New York, NYAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Science
Hostos Community College/CUNY
The Bronx, NYSkills
- Strong verbal and personal communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
- Can type 40 WPM
- P>Group learning mechanics
- P>Classroom management
- P>Student-centered learning
- P>Social-Emotional Learning training
- P>RTI familiarity
- Academic support
- Student mentoring
- Team coaching
- Performance evaluation
- Behavior management
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Motivational techniques
- Positive reinforcement
- AED certification
Additional Information
- Honors & Awards , Honor Academy at Hostos Excellence in Theater Hispanic College Fund Outstanding Community Service Positions of Leadership Hostos’ Leadership Academy Student Ambassador 09/10-06/12
Personal Information
Title: Educator/Coach
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Athlete Academic Liaison
Yeshivah of Flatbush
09.2024 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Yeshivah of Flatbush
09.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional/Teacher
New York City Department of Education
02.2018 - 08.2023
Professional Training and Coach
Yeshivah Of Flatbush
08.2013 - Current
Tutor
Hostos Community College/CUNY
01.2011 - 06.2012
Teacher’s Assistant/Assistant Intramurals Coordinator
Touro College
01.2008 - 05.2015
Handicap Bus Operator
Fairfax County Public Schools
12.2004 - 01.2008
Head of Basketball/Director of Sports Leagues
Camp Seneca Lake
06.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baruch College/CUNY
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Science
Hostos Community College/CUNY
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