Kendall Obed
Woodbridge,NJ
Summary
Elementary educator committed to building inclusive classrooms through differentiated instruction and co-teaching. Utilizes data-driven strategies and classroom management systems to enhance student engagement and achievement, ensuring a supportive learning environment for diverse learners.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Teacher Inclusion/General Education
Port Reading School #9
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Teach all core academic subjects in an inclusion classroom environment
- Collaborated with special education staff and co-teacher to address diverse learning needs, build student engagement and inclusivity
- Modified assignments and differentiated instruction based on student data and IEP accommodations to support individual student needs
- Implemented classroom management systems and individualized behavior supports to improve student behavior and classroom routines
- Utilize iReady, DIBELS, and LinkIt data to guide instruction and student grouping
- Communicate with families through conferences, Remind, email, and IEP meetings
Third Grade Teacher
Port Reading School #9
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Teach all core academic subjects in a general education setting
- Differentiated instruction based on student data, learning needs, and academic ability levels to support diverse learners
- Utilize assessment data from iReady, DIBELS, and LinkIt to drive instruction and create targeted student groups
- Implemented classroom management systems, individualized behavior supports, to develop a positive learning environment
- Integrate technology daily through Google Classroom, Clever, Chromebooks, Atlas lesson planning, and Genesis grading
- Collaborated with third grade team members during PLC meetings to align curriculum and enhance student outcomes
- Communicate consistently with families through Remind, email, phone calls, parent conferences
ASI Teacher
Port Reading School #9
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Co-taught with classroom teachers to enhance student achievement through differentiated learning strategies
- Modified instruction to meet individual student needs and learning goals
- Provided academic intervention and small group instruction for students in grades 2-5
- Monitored student progress using formal assessment data including reading assessments, LinkIt, and NJSLA scores
- Communicated regularly with families through conferences and emails to support student progress
- Facilitated ASI parent engagement nights to strengthen community involvement and support for students
- Led and supervised Gardening Club activities for students
Student Teacher / Long-Term Substitute
Port Reading School #9
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Completed student teaching placement in a second grade classroom
- Implemented lessons, instructed students, and provided support to enhance learning outcomes
- Managed classroom routines, facilitated behavior management, and delivered small group instruction to promote student engagement
- Collaborated with mentor teachers and grade-level staff to enhance instructional strategies and improve student learning
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6 with Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD) Endorsement
Kean University
Union, NJSkills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Inclusion & Co-Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Data Analysis and Progress Monitoring
- Educational Technology Integration
- Google Classroom
- Clever
- IReady
- DIBELS
- LinkIt
- Genesis
- Atlas Curriculum Planning
- PLC Collaboration
- Parent Communication
Certification
- New Jersey CEAS - Elementary School Teacher K-6
- New Jersey CEAS - Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD)
- NJ Provisional Teaching Certificate
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher Inclusion/General Education
Port Reading School #9
09.2025 - 06.2026
Third Grade Teacher
Port Reading School #9
01.2025 - 06.2025
ASI Teacher
Port Reading School #9
09.2023 - 09.2024
Student Teacher / Long-Term Substitute
Port Reading School #9
09.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education K-6 with Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD) Endorsement
Kean University