Kenneth Jimenez
Houston,TX
Summary
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor - Texas Athletics
University Of Texas At Austin
08.2024 - Current
- Led Study Hall for the Women's soccer and Tennis teams
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Social Sciences Department Chair -AP World History Teacher
KIPP Texas Public Schools
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging and rigorous AP World History curricula for high school students
- Mentored department staff to effective instructional practices, classroom management strategies, and best practices in assessing student learning
- Help new to KIPP Social Studies teachers transition into the district AP for all curriculum and practices
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Head coach of the Boys Varsity soccer team
Dean Of Students
Breakthrough Collaborative
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Established an effective system of student support services and a streamlined process for student complaint resolution
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction better to serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
Social Studies Teacher
YES Prep Public Schools
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Incorporated interactive teaching techniques to ensure maximum student engagement and comprehension
- Assessed and evaluated students’ progress and provided individualized instruction as needed
Student Teacher
Breakthrough Collaborative
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Led & advised a group of students on managing virtual learning amid a pandemic
- Facilitated handson learning activities and provided individualized instruction to support student learning
- Utilized technology to develop and deliver instruction
Student Teacher
Washington School District
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Student teacher intern for American and World History at Washington High School.
- Implemented a variety of instructional techniques, including cooperative learning and projectbased learning
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to ensure students’ understanding of the material
Student Teacher
Trinity Area School District
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Student teacher intern for English Second Language and Special Education at
- Trinity Middle & High School. I assisted my host teacher in completing clerical
- tasks, make curriculum materials, assist/tutor students, and create/execute lesson plans.
Teaching Fellow
Breakthrough Collaborative Summer Program
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Taught 7th-grade ELA and Current Events electives virtually
- Led an advise group on managing virtual learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Youth Counselor
LeMonye Community Center
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided guidance and support to atrisk youth and families in a residential setting
- Facilitated weekly group counseling sessions to address social, emotional, and behavioral challenges
- Monitored and documented youth progress daily
- Encouraged positive behavior and constructive problemsolving strategies
Student Teacher
Trinity Area School District
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Student teacher intern for Pre-kindergarten at South Trinity Elementary
- Assisted my host teacher in completing clerical tasks, making the curriculum materials
Student Teacher
Junior Achievement USA
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Provided additional academic support to struggling students
- Assisted with the development of studentcentered learning objectives
- Monitored and evaluated student progress and provided feedback
Education
M.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2025
Bachelor of Arts in History, Secondary Education Minor -
Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA12-2021
Skills
- Leadership and management for the Social Studies department
- Expert in curriculum development
- Willingness to learn and evolve throughout the school year and across career
- Proficient in lesson planning
- Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly capable in Google Classroom & Schoology
- Adept in classroom management
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year KIPP East End High School, May 2024
Awarded Teacher of the Year by KEEHS Student council and administration for the 23-24 academic school year
Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award Humanities Texas - OTA, October 2023
Nominated for Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities and Award for Outstanding Early-Career Teaching. This award recognizes exemplary contributions of early-career humanities teachers in Texas elementary, middle, and high schools who have completed three or fewer years of teaching
W&J College Dean's List Washington & Jefferson College, May 2021
Achieved a term GPA of 3.67 for my final semester of undergraduate studies
First Year GEO-Platform Washington & Jefferson College, January 2018
As a freshman, I was nominated to partake in W&J College First Year GEO Program, which is a course that has a built-in study abroad program that is fully funded by the college. Specifically, the course title was Germany Through Film, in which we analyzed German films from the 1930s to 1990s, from the rise and fall of the Nazi regime to Germans life post WWII. We then traveled to Germany and Poland to do field research on how German education and life were during and post WWII/Cold War.
Magellan Project - Geary Award Washington & Jefferson College, June 2018
As a freshman, I was awarded the Geary award for the Magellan project, receiving full funding for my research project with Universidad Nacional in Costa Rica. My research was on how Costa Rica is one of Latin America's safest and most well-being countries despite not having a military since 1949. This includes conducting interviews with professors, students, and locals in different cities in Costa Rica while investigating the impact of not having an army on Costa Rica's cultural and economic life.
Washington & Jefferson IMPACT Scholar (2017-2021) Washington & Jefferson College, April 2017
Received the IMPACT Scholar Award, which is a partnership between YES Prep Public Schools and Washington & Jefferson College that provides full financial assistance to high-achieving students from YES Prep Public Schools located in Houston, Texas. For this scholarship, I was awarded all four years of my undergraduate career.
Languages
Native Spanish speaker, writer, and reading
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Tutor - Texas Athletics
University Of Texas At Austin
08.2024 - Current
Social Sciences Department Chair -AP World History Teacher
KIPP Texas Public Schools
06.2022 - 05.2024
Dean Of Students
Breakthrough Collaborative
06.2022 - 08.2022
Social Studies Teacher
YES Prep Public Schools
07.2021 - 06.2022
Student Teacher
Washington School District
02.2021 - 05.2021
Student Teacher
Breakthrough Collaborative
09.2020 - 07.2021
Teaching Fellow
Breakthrough Collaborative Summer Program
06.2020 - 07.2020
Student Teacher
Trinity Area School District
02.2020 - 01.2021
Student Teacher
Trinity Area School District
09.2019 - 11.2019
Youth Counselor
LeMonye Community Center
09.2018 - 03.2020
Student Teacher
Junior Achievement USA
09.2018 - 11.2018
M.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Arts in History, Secondary Education Minor -
Washington & Jefferson College
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