Debbie Kennedy
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering seven years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
High-school-teacher
Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology
08.2017 - Current
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and North Carolina core educational standards.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Staffing Services
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Juvenile Detention Specialist
Juvenile Detention Center
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelor of Arts -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Common Core Standards
- Educational Leadership
- Time Management
- Professional Development
- Multicultural Education
- Classroom Management
- Microsoft Office
- Lesson Planning
- Social Studies Teaching
- Recordkeeping
- Grading
- Instructional Technology
Accomplishments
- Earned recognition for the completion of Charlotte Teaching Institution
- Taught 30+ students over seven years of education
- Social Studies Faculty Advisory Committee
- Committee of Faculty advisory Committee chairperson back up
- LCAC representative
Timeline
High-school-teacher
Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology
08.2017 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Staffing Services
08.2016 - 08.2017
Juvenile Detention Specialist
Juvenile Detention Center
06.2015 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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