Kennedy Brannon
Summary
Highly-motivated teacher with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade ELA Teacher / Cheer Coach
Frisco Independent School District
Frisco, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Developed lesson plans that align with state standards and district guidelines.
- Utilized formative assessments to tailor instruction and address diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and refine teaching strategies.
- Organized classroom activities that enhance student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that support a positive learning environment.
- Designed practice sessions that enhanced athlete performance and built team spirit.
- Established a positive team culture that encouraged camaraderie and sportsmanship among athletes.
- Led team-building exercises at practices to foster unity among athletes from diverse backgrounds.
- Organized successful fundraising events to support the cheerleading program''s financial needs.
6th Grade English Teacher / Cheer Coach
Garland ISD
Garland, TX
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions to help struggling readers improve their skills.
- Provided feedback on student performance and incorporated best practices into daily instruction.
- Integrated technology into the classroom by utilizing online resources to supplement traditional teaching methods.
- Maintained up-to-date records of student attendance, grades, and assessments.
- Promoted positive behavior management techniques while monitoring student conduct in the classroom.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
Customer Experience Provider
Milestone Home Services
Garland, TX
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Learned company products and services in-depth to offer customers best-in-class service
- Met and exceeded daily service quality and performance goals
- Took on escalated, complex customer issues and developed creative solutions to restore loyalty
- Connected with customers online and by phone to inquire about needs and offer services
- Updated customer accounts with current personal and purchasing information
- Completed calls and followed scripts to maintain good call control
- Engaged with customers to understand and resolve issues and answer product questions
Nanny
Family Business
Prosper, TX
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted 8-year-old child with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation
- Supported child's educational progress by reviewing completed homework and quizzing on all subjects
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books
- Drove child to dance, gymnastics, tutoring, and violin lessons
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior
- Fostered close relationship with child by discussing school, friends and hobbies
- Communicated positively with child and guardians
Education
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Collin Community College
Plano, TXBachelor of Science - Integrated Studies
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2021
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Magna Cum Laude- UNT
Affiliations
Bussey Middle School:
- Cheer Coach
- Department Lead
- AVID, NJHS, PTA, PBIS
Roach Middle School:
- Cheer Coach
- 7th grade team Lead
- PBIS Committee
Certification
- 4-8 English Certification
Volunteer
Shoreline City Church (2019-Present)
- Serve on Production and Youth team
- Mission trips: Kenya, Guatemala, Los Angeles
Lake Pointe Church (2010-2018)
- 3 Mission trips to Cuba
DFW National Cemetery
- Lay wreaths during Christmas time
- Place flags on certain holidays
Timeline
7th Grade ELA Teacher / Cheer Coach
Frisco Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
6th Grade English Teacher / Cheer Coach
Garland ISD
10.2022 - 07.2024
Customer Experience Provider
Milestone Home Services
01.2022 - 10.2022
Nanny
Family Business
01.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Studies
University of North Texas
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Collin Community College