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Kemuel Ronis

Granite Falls,NC

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher-High School-English/Literature/Grammar

Hickory Christian Academy
08.2021 - 05.2025
  • Established positive classroom environments that fostered open communication and collaboration between students.
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
  • Built strong rapport with parents/guardians through consistent communication about individual student progress, fostering collaborative partnerships that supported academic achievement.
  • Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through the implementation of inquiry-based learning methods.
  • Implemented formative assessments throughout lessons to monitor student understanding and adjust instruction as needed for better results.
  • Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.

Middle School Teacher-English/Literature/Grammar

Wissahickon School District
01.2001 - 01.2021
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Utilized various technology platforms to enhance virtual learning experiences during remote instruction periods, ensuring continued academic progress despite challenging circumstances.
  • Mentored new teachers to help them acclimate to the school culture and implement effective teaching strategies.
  • Enhanced classroom management and fostered a positive learning environment through consistent communication with students, parents, and colleagues.

Teacher-English/Literature/Grammar/SAT Preparation

Monroe County Board Of Education
08.1983 - 08.2000
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

Business Owner

Self-employeed
01.1985 - 01.2000

I owned and operated martial art schools for 15 years in Georgia. Separate classes were offered for children ages 6-9, youth classes age 10-16, and adult classes age 17-60.


As the owner, I was responsible for all aspects of business management including such things as marketing, training staff employees, curriculum development, and all fiduciary responsibilities. The business functioned as an S corporation.


The main school was sold in 2000 and is still in operation in 2025. I maintain a business relationship with the school currently, and do business consulting for them.

Behavioral Health Specialist-Supervisor

Florida State Hospital
04.1980 - 01.1983
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic listening and non-judgmental communication, fostering stronger therapeutic alliances.
  • Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to address negative thought patterns and promote healthier thinking habits among clients.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support and safety for affected individuals.
  • Assisted clients in developing healthy coping mechanisms that contributed to sustained behavioral changes and improved overall wellbeing.
  • Worked closely with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and treatment plans in compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
  • Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations, and rewarding good behavior.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans focusing on each client''s unique situation and goals, leading to better therapeutic results.
  • Trained residential staff on symptoms management and intervention strategies for clients with various behavioral issues.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness using outcome measures data analysis, aiding continuous improvement efforts within the organization''s behavioral health department.
  • Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
  • Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
  • Supervised a staff of 25-30 members.

Education

No Degree - Graduate Work

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
01-2016

No Degree - Graduate Work

The University Of La Verne
La Verne, CA
01-2015

Master of Arts - M.A. in English And An M.A. in Publishing

Rosemont College
Bryn Mawr, PA
06-2010

No Degree - English And Information Technology

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA
09-1993

No Degree - Graduate Work

Mercer University
Macon, GA
06-1992

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Georgia State College And University
Milledgeville, GA
06-1991

No Degree - English Education

Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL
09-1980

No Degree - English

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
06-1978

Skills

  • Professional Certification/ Accreditation in the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS)
  • Professional Education licensure in multiple states
  • Expertise in teaching the writing process
  • Depth of knowledge of the English language as well as classical and modern literature
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Student engagement
  • 40 years of teaching in different states and schools including public and private education
  • Experience in teaching outside of formal educational settings
  • Motivating students

Timeline

Teacher-High School-English/Literature/Grammar

Hickory Christian Academy
08.2021 - 05.2025

Middle School Teacher-English/Literature/Grammar

Wissahickon School District
01.2001 - 01.2021

Business Owner

Self-employeed
01.1985 - 01.2000

Teacher-English/Literature/Grammar/SAT Preparation

Monroe County Board Of Education
08.1983 - 08.2000

Behavioral Health Specialist-Supervisor

Florida State Hospital
04.1980 - 01.1983

No Degree - Graduate Work

Wilmington University

No Degree - Graduate Work

The University Of La Verne

Master of Arts - M.A. in English And An M.A. in Publishing

Rosemont College

No Degree - English And Information Technology

Piedmont University

No Degree - Graduate Work

Mercer University

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Georgia State College And University

No Degree - English Education

Tallahassee Community College

No Degree - English

Florida State University
Kemuel Ronis