KENNAN POULAKOS
West Hartford,CT
Summary
Twenty-nine year veteran science teacher of both public and private schools, grades 6-12. Masters degrees in Science Education and Educational Technology, certified biology (030). Leadership roles for academic teams, science departments, and after school programs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Department Curriculum Facilitator
CREC TWO RIVERS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2014 - Current
- Manage budgets and act as a liaison between department and administration; align grade level standards and facilitate collaboration among department; part of CREC science leadership cohort, meet regularly with district science supervisor to review best practices and NGSS updates.
6th Grade Team Leader
CREC TWO RIVERS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2011 - 12.2013
- Liaison between team and administration; scheduled parent meetings and conferences; facilitated collaboration among teachers on team and administrative duties.
Environmental Theme Coach
CREC TWO RIVERS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2014 - 06.2018
- Designed environmental science curriculum, recycling, composting; marketing and recruiting; created and implemented practices; earned Two Rivers a '2016 U.S
- Department of Education Green Ribbon School' award.
After school activities coordinator
CREC TWO RIVERS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2011 - 06.2019
- Organize supervisors and registration for clubs; manage club budget and after school snack program.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY -
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CTMASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE: NATURAL SCIENCES/SCIENCE EDUCATION -
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT01.2014
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND BIOLOGY - Biology And Environmental Studies
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VTSkills
- Design engaging, age appropriate activities aligned to NGSS standards
- Work closely with parents, team and administration to promote student success
- Administrative liaison to science department
- Provide enrichment opportunities for students through after school programs
- Developed and maintained school website for several years
- Promote family engagement through science themed evening
Additional Work Experience
- 9th grade science teacher, Bloomfield High School, 2001-2002
- Office manager and wilderness expedition leader, The Road Less Traveled, 1999-2001
- 9th-12th science teacher, The Francis W Parker School, 1997-1999
- 7th grade science teacher, Holland Hall School, 1995-1997
- 9th/10th biology teacher, Culver Academies, 1994-1995
Timeline
Science Department Curriculum Facilitator
CREC TWO RIVERS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2014 - Current
Environmental Theme Coach
CREC TWO RIVERS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2014 - 06.2018
6th Grade Team Leader
CREC TWO RIVERS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2011 - 12.2013
After school activities coordinator
CREC TWO RIVERS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2011 - 06.2019
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY -
University of Connecticut
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE: NATURAL SCIENCES/SCIENCE EDUCATION -
Central Connecticut State University
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND BIOLOGY - Biology And Environmental Studies
Middlebury College
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