Kennedy Shawver
Elyria
Summary
Educator skilled in fostering positive and inclusive learning environment. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans, manage classroom dynamics, and adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs. Strong focus on collaboration with colleagues and achieving measurable academic results. Reliable, adaptable, and passionate about promoting student success through innovative and effective teaching methods.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Elyria City Schools
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with state standards and fostered student learning.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided targeted feedback to enhance performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a supportive classroom environment that encouraged teamwork and communication.
Substitute/Paraprofessional
Bowling Green City Schools
- 11.2025
- Supported diverse student learning needs through personalized assistance and adaptive teaching methods, fostering inclusive classroom environments
- Partnered with teachers to implement educational strategies, maintain classroom discipline, and facilitate engaging learning activities
- Monitored student progress, documented behavioral patterns, and maintained accurate records to ensure consistent educational support
- Developed creative learning solutions for students with varying abilities, adapting materials to match individual learning styles
- Enhanced student engagement through interactive learning techniques while maintaining educational standards and behavioral guidelines
Safety Town Director
Elyria Parks and Recs
- 06.2022
- Developed comprehensive safety curriculum, coordinated with local emergency services, and enhanced program engagement through interactive learning methods
- Redesigned traditional safety curriculum through dynamic learning methods, resulting in enhanced student engagement and knowledge retention
Education
Bachelors - Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green05.2025
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Adaptive instructional methods
- Effective behavior management
- Lesson planning
- Effective engagement strategies
- Phonics instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
Certification
Science of Reading Certification
Languages
American Sign Language (Proficient)
Internships
- Student Teaching, Aug 2021 - Apr 2025
- Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Implemented engaging instructional strategies to enhance student participation.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to align curriculum with educational standards.
- Created a positive classroom environment that fostered student growth and development.
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Elyria City Schools
08.2025 - 06.2026
Substitute/Paraprofessional
Bowling Green City Schools
- 11.2025
Safety Town Director
Elyria Parks and Recs
- 06.2022
Bachelors - Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus