Kennedy Green
Southampton ,NJ
Summary
Goal-oriented and driven individual, with a passion for working with youth of different learning levels, and families of different backgrounds. Always willing and eager to positively impact any young individual by supporting them and helping them in any way possible. Motivated individual with great communication and critical thinking abilities, and able to navigate multiple personalities and communication styles when helping others. Successful at approaching and solving various problems with practical solutions. Team-oriented and ready to learn.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paraprofessional
First Children Services
Marlton, New Jersey
09.2025 - Current
- Encourage, motivate, and provide emotional and academic support for students with autism and learning disabilities.
- Provide ideas for classroom activities and lessons.
- Assisting and providing support to colleagues, as well as their assigned students.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to educational staff.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs during lessons.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive and structured environment.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and academic progress reports.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
Violin Pre SchoolTeacher
Sarah Ruff
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Taught and instructed students the basics of the violin.
- Worked with students individually by doing hands-on activities and games
- Established strong and positive relationships with parents
- Managed student behavior during lessons
- Met with parents to discuss and review the students progress, and any area where improving is needed.
- Worked with students who needed extra help and provided them with extra practice
- Used various teaching strategies to make lessons enjoyable and to accommodate the learning strategies of the students
Oakwood University Aeolians Section Leader
Jeremy Jordan
Huntsville , AL
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Member of the Aeolians of Oakwood University for four years (2021-2025). Known as the "Choir of the World".
- The soprano section leader during the 2024-2025 school year.
- Monitored performance and recommended strategies to increase output and overall quality within the section
- Scheduled sectionals and worked with people individually outside of practices and sectionals to help raise group and individual confidence when performing. Offered assistance on how to improve quality of sound, music memorization, and vocal technique
- Identified mistakes made by other musicians and corrected problems.
- Studied with vocal professors to develop voice and skills and rehearse for upcoming roles.
Assistant Violin Teacher
Oakwood Adventist Academy/ Sarah Ruff
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Offered extracurricular assistance to help struggling students understand and comprehend the material.
- Coordinated with school, students and parents regarding afterschool rehearsals and performances.
- Prompted student motivation, participation and listening skills through positive reinforcement and weekly recognition.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of tempo, melody, harmony
- Developed strong working relationships with students and parents to accomplish musical and personal goals.
Oakwood University String Ensemble Student Leader
Sarah Ruff
Huntsville, AL
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Attended weekly rehearsals to prepare for performances
- Scheduled meetings with conductor to discuss plans and goals for the ensemble.
- Ensured the group was confident in their ability to play advanced pieces
- Cultivated a positive and supportive atmosphere
- Collaborated with different organizations and musical groups on campus
Teachers Assistant
Child Development Lab
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Internship Student
Capital Philharmonic
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Teachers Assistant
Child Development Lab
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Front Desk Assistant
Eva B Dykes Library
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Received, screened and routed incoming calls.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
Child Development Lab Violin Teacher
Child Development Lab- Oakwood University
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Taught preschoolers the basics of violin
- Prepared them for their preschool graduation violin performance
- Provided instruments and materials that were needed to improve in skill
- Incorporated song to help the young students remember instruction
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to discuss musical goals
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Child Development & Family Studies
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL 08.2021 - 05.2025
Skills
- Motivating, encouraging, and inspiring Youth
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Creating a Safe Environment for children and adolescents
- Toddler-Preschool, Elementary and Middle School Age-Group Experience
- Enthusiasm and passion for interacting and engaging with youth and families
- Experience with Diverse Youth Populations
- Creating Educational, as well as musical Games
- Verbal and written communication
- Individual counseling
- Effective communication, when interacting with students and colleagues
- Performance evaluation, during music classes
- Individualized student support in classrooms
- Goal setting and monitoring; documenting progress throughout the year
- Create and experiment with different learning strategies to accommodate all learning styles
- Handles behavioral situations with patience and understanding
- CPR certified
Affiliations
- Education Department Honors Society Member
- Member of the Aeolians of Oakwood University from 2021- 2025. Soprano section leader during the 2024-2025 school year
- Member and student leader of the Oakwood University String Ensemble (2021-2025)
- Music student representative for the school of arts and sciences. (Spring 2023)
Timeline
Paraprofessional
First Children Services
09.2025 - Current
Violin Pre SchoolTeacher
Sarah Ruff
01.2025 - 05.2025
Oakwood University Aeolians Section Leader
Jeremy Jordan
07.2024 - 05.2025
Assistant Violin Teacher
Oakwood Adventist Academy/ Sarah Ruff
09.2023 - 05.2025
Teachers Assistant
Child Development Lab
08.2023 - 04.2024
Internship Student
Capital Philharmonic
06.2023 - 07.2023
Teachers Assistant
Child Development Lab
09.2022 - 04.2023
Child Development Lab Violin Teacher
Child Development Lab- Oakwood University
01.2022 - 04.2022
Oakwood University String Ensemble Student Leader
Sarah Ruff
09.2021 - 05.2025
Front Desk Assistant
Eva B Dykes Library
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor Of Science - Child Development & Family Studies
Oakwood University
08.2021 - 05.2025