Cheryl D. Kennedy
Education
Kingwood,TX
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
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
New Caney Independent School District
Porter, TX
08.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for 9th grade English, 11th grade United States History, Economics, Government, and Advanced Placement Psychology.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse populations of learners.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Introduced guest speakers to inspire students with real-life relevant instruction.
Teacher
Houston ISD
Houston, TX
02.2002 - 05.2016
- Responsibilities included curriculums for Texas History, US History, English, Government, Economics, Advanced Placement Psychology and Yearbook
- Published student-run newspaper and yearbook for 10 years
- Served in several leadership rolls including department chairperson, lead teacher, site-based decision making committee, and teacher mentor.
- Excellent classroom discipline and management skills that are student-centered targeted toward both middle school and high school classrooms.
- Excellent scores preparing highly diverse populations of students for state mandated and advanced placement exams include 8th grade United States History, 9th grade English, 11th grade United States History and Advanced Placement Psychology.
Education Writer/Photographer
Spring Independent School District
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Wrote, edited, photographed and produced materials promoting district and assisted with school marketing programs.
- Assisted in preparing news releases, scripts, public service announcements, brochures, district newsletter, handbooks and other informational materials for school district.
- Trained through The Ammerman Experience for Crisis Communication Management.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Writing Technical Communication
University of Houston Downtown
Houston, Texas 01.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - History
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 05.2019 - Current
Skills
Master of Science in Technical Communication
Experienced both Freelance and Staff Writer
Experienced Grant WriterTexas Certified Teacher in Social Studies, Language Arts Reading
Texas Certified Teacher in Speech, Journalism
Capable of assisting with crisis communicationsStudent-centered learning
Outstanding classroom management
Social-Emotional Learning training
Skilled managing testing and grading
Capable of developing rigorious lesson planning
RTI familiarity
ESL- English as Second Language endorsement
AP Psychology course instruction
Award winning freelance photographer
Affiliations
Houston World Affairs Council – member; Dean’s List, Bachelor Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Houston – Downtown; Awarded state and national recognition as a writer/photographer by National School Public Relations Association and Texas School Public Relations Association; Awarded Paul Harris Fellowship by Humble Intercontinental Rotary Club; Lifetime Committee Member/Volunteer Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; Member Texas Association of Professional Educators; Member Texas Council Social Studies; Selected to participate in Texas Teachers Teaching History Grant Program; Member Learning Forward, a non-profit international association of educators; Member of The Cooking Krewe, a cooking team sponsoring area Go-Texan Committees.
Timeline
Master of Arts - History
Sam Houston State University
05.2019 - Current
Teacher
New Caney Independent School District
08.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Professional Writing Technical Communication
University of Houston Downtown
01.2014 - 05.2016
Teacher
Houston ISD
02.2002 - 05.2016
Education Writer/Photographer
Spring Independent School District
01.2000 - 01.2003