Kenneth Ware
McDonough,Ga
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Leader
Lake City Elementary School
Morrow , GA
10.2017 - Current
- Teaching and empowering third grade students ~Teaching other grade levels during the after school program and summer school ~Taught third grade after school remediation program for the 2017, 2018 school year and 4th grade for the 2018 and currently. 5th grade Math for the 2020 school year.
- Currently Serving As Grade Chair for 4th Year.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
Server/ Coach/Trainer
Tgi Fridays Atlanta Airport
03.2009 - 03.2021
- Provide customer service while customers come into the airport to eat and enjoy an awesome dining experience
- Train new hires to build them up for the team.
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
- Identified and solved internal problems related to employee turnover by revamping training approaches.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
Teacher
Lake Ridge Elementary
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Third grade and first grade students
- Provide students by with explicit instruction
- Using common core standards to make sure each lesson is taught effectively.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Rides Assistant
Zoo Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga
04.2006 - 06.2008
- Assisting adults and children throughout the theme park to ensure the kids as well as adults have an amazing day as they participate in the various activities.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Volunteer Camp Counselor
Zoo Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
05.2004 - 04.2006
- Assisting children ages 7-11 year old as a summer camp counselor and caregiver
- I was responsible for coordinating, overseeing, carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth with daily living skills
- Had to volunteer because I wasn’t of age
- Soon as I became of age was offered a position.
Education
Preparatory Diploma -
Morrow High School
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Gordon State College, School
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Studies, Geography and
Kennesaw State University
No Degree - Leadership Studies
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GANo Degree - Educational Leadership Tier 1
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GANo Degree - Coaching Endorsement
Griffin Resa
Endorsement - Gifted Endorsement
Griffin Resa
06.2020
Specialist of Education - Teaching, Elementary Education
Northcentral University
12.2019
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
04.2018
Skills
- Group learning mechanics
- Classroom management
- Student-centered learning
- Adult Education
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Standardized Testing
- Student engagement
- Elementary education
- Curriculum Development
- Testing and grading
Accomplishments
- Science 3rd grade- 5th grade Content Lead 2018-2020
- ADI Ambassador for 3rd Grade Science
- ELA Content Lead for 3rd -5th grade currently
- Spelling Bee Team Committee
- Reading Bowl Head Coach 1st place winners
- Teacher of the Year at Lake City Elementary School for the 2021-2022 school year
- Highest Georgia Milestones scores for ELA and Math in the district during 2017-2018 School Year
- ELA Curriculum Writer for Clayton County Public Schools
- Facilitator for District Professional Developments for the ELA department
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
Timeline
Teacher Leader
Lake City Elementary School
10.2017 - Current
Teacher
Lake Ridge Elementary
08.2016 - 10.2017
Server/ Coach/Trainer
Tgi Fridays Atlanta Airport
03.2009 - 03.2021
Rides Assistant
Zoo Atlanta
04.2006 - 06.2008
Volunteer Camp Counselor
Zoo Atlanta
05.2004 - 04.2006
Preparatory Diploma -
Morrow High School
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Gordon State College, School
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Studies, Geography and
Kennesaw State University
No Degree - Leadership Studies
Kennesaw State University
No Degree - Educational Leadership Tier 1
University of West Georgia
No Degree - Coaching Endorsement
Griffin Resa
Endorsement - Gifted Endorsement
Griffin Resa
Specialist of Education - Teaching, Elementary Education
Northcentral University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
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