Kenan Hedstrom
Vail ,AZ
Summary
Goal-minded English Teacher with experience directing students in essay writing and reading comprehension. Delivers exciting, meaningful classroom lectures to engage students. Upbeat attitude and smooth communicator when interacting with parents, students, fellow teachers and school administrators. Always looking for new growth opportunities to expand my portfolio.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Tucson Unified School District
Tucson, AZ
07.2023 - Current
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
- Made learning grammar fun by involving problem-solving and language play.
- Utilized techniques such as behavior modeling and role-playing to improve interactions between students.
English Teacher
Sunnyside Unified School District
Tucson, AZ
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
- Repeated key lesson information to teach grammar and help students grasp concepts.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Assessed student classroom performance to report on progress.
- Prepared informative classroom lectures on literature, poetry and historical authors to engage and educate students.
English Teacher
Pima Partnership High School
Tucson, AZ
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Guided students through exploration and analysis of different art forms and implemented hands-on approach to art education.
- Created lesson plans to address needs of entry-level and upper-level science students.
- Integrated current events into lessons to promote critical thinking among students.
- Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
AmeriCorps Member ( SEL Coach)
Pima Prevention Partnership
Tucson, AZ
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Maintained contact with guardians or caregivers of minors receiving services from the agency.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as therapists and medical personnel to coordinate services for clients.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities related to behavior management techniques.
Social and Emotional Learning Coach
Higher Ground: A Resource Center
Tucson, AZ
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Gave early intervention support to students just beginning to struggle with materials.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
- Presented tutoring workshops and academic support sessions for small groups.
- Devised special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on needs, interests and abilities of individual students.
- Facilitated group activities designed to encourage social skills development among students with special needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education With An Emphasis in Humanities
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Education
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2020
High School Diploma -
Woodbridge High School
Irvine, CA05-2016
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Team Teaching
- Creative Writing
- Student Support
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Faculty Collaboration
- Technology Integration
- Records Management
- Lesson Planning
- Academic Advisement
- Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Certification
- Fully Certified English Teacher
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
English Teacher
Tucson Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
English Teacher
Sunnyside Unified School District
07.2021 - 05.2023
English Teacher
Pima Partnership High School
08.2020 - 05.2021
AmeriCorps Member ( SEL Coach)
Pima Prevention Partnership
02.2019 - 07.2019
Social and Emotional Learning Coach
Higher Ground: A Resource Center
05.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - Secondary Education With An Emphasis in Humanities
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
The University of Arizona
High School Diploma -
Woodbridge High School
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
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