Kennedy King
Aubrey,TX
Summary
Alternate Certification (EC–6) Candidate with a pending Statement of Eligibility and experience in teaching a self-contained second grade classroom. Skilled in literacy instruction, classroom management, and small-group intervention. Focused on fostering inclusivity and gifted at problem-solving through thoughtful consideration of situations and stakeholders.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Denton ISD
Aubrey, TX
05.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards for diverse learners.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that fostered a positive learning environment and enhanced student engagement.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Administered tests and analyzed results to gauge student understanding and inform future instruction.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student performance and classroom activities to strengthen home-school connections.
Group Camp Counselor
ACU Leadership Camps
Abilene, TX
06.2022 - 07.2025
- Trained and mentored new camp counselors, sharing best practices and ensuring consistent quality of camper experiences.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Facilitated group discussions and reflections, helping campers articulate their experiences and learn from one another.
- Worked and collaborated with a co-counselor to ensure the best experience for campers.
- Participated in weekly staff meetings to discuss upcoming activities and events.
Substitute Teacher
Abilene Independent School District
Abilene, Texas
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided classroom instruction following regular teacher's lesson plans.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing school rules and regulations.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Explained assignments and relayed information from lead teacher.
- Took attendance and maintained attendance records during period as substitute.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Services, Education & Psychology
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05-2025
Skills
- Builds student relationships
- Creates positive classroom atmosphere
- Project coordination
- Plan execution
- Great at following instructions
- Organized
- Creative
- Inclusive
- Listens well
Affiliations
Active member in my sorority, Ko Jo Kai, from 2023-2025. I served as an officer for the 2024-2025 school year, lead a small group that met once a week, and served with our philanthropies in the community.
Active member in my church community during high school and college, attending multiple small groups and Sunday-school classes weekly, and continuously guided by Christian values in both my personal and professional lives.
Enjoy fostering and maintaining meaningful relationships with those around me.
Active member in my church community during high school and college, attending multiple small groups and Sunday-school classes weekly, and continuously guided by Christian values in both my personal and professional lives.
Enjoy fostering and maintaining meaningful relationships with those around me.
Accomplishments
Served as the Senior Representative for my sorority, Ko Jo Kai during the 2024-2025 school year
Some duties included: organizing our homecoming act and float with the assistance of the Junior Representative, keeping track of the expenses for the homecoming float, creating jobs for girls helping with the building of the float while also putting a significant amount of hours building it myself with the help of others, thinking on my feet and quickly coming up with solutions when problems would arise during the homecoming float building process, organizing a senior brunch for students graduating the correlating semester, assisting other officers with one-off jobs when I was able.
Some duties included: organizing our homecoming act and float with the assistance of the Junior Representative, keeping track of the expenses for the homecoming float, creating jobs for girls helping with the building of the float while also putting a significant amount of hours building it myself with the help of others, thinking on my feet and quickly coming up with solutions when problems would arise during the homecoming float building process, organizing a senior brunch for students graduating the correlating semester, assisting other officers with one-off jobs when I was able.
Education and Training
Currently in the process of Alternate Certification through iTeach with a pending Statement of Eligibility.
References
References available upon request.
Teaching Observation
- Observed a CTE Education and Training teacher at Abilene High School from January 2024 to April 2024
- Observed two different Elementary teachers at Midland Christian School in 2024 over the course of a few weeks
- Observed four different Elementary teachers within Abilene ISD while working on my Bachelor's degree (2021-2025)
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Denton ISD
05.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Abilene Independent School District
02.2025 - 05.2025
Group Camp Counselor
ACU Leadership Camps
06.2022 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Services, Education & Psychology
Abilene Christian University