Kenneth LaFrance
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor: Alg1, Alg II, Geometry, Trig, Physical Science
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men
08.2021 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Math and science tutor for the Center of Teaching and Learning
University of Holy Cross at New Orleans
06.2012 - 05.2020
- Increased student comprehension of difficult topics by breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps.
- Managed scheduling and communication with multiple clients, maintaining timeliness and professionalism in all interactions.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by building strong relationships with students and addressing their concerns promptly.
Instructor: Algebra II
Benjamin Franklin High School
07.2006 - 06.2012
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Coached the Speech and Debate team
- Team won state championship in 2010/2011 season.
- Was named coach of the year 2011/2012 season.
Instructor: Community Chemistry and Environmental Science
Vestavia Hills High School
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
Instructor: Physical Science, Physics
Cabrini High School
07.2004 - 07.2005
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Principal: Served as principal for a small inner-city private school for at-risk students. Served during school's inaugural years.
The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School
09.2001 - 04.2003
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Cyber teacher: Onscreen talent for pre-algebra and algebra educational software. Content facilitator and editor. Education manager
JRL Enterprises
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Wrote math content for virtual presentations.
- Edited math content for virtual presentations.
- On screen talent for virtual math classes.
Instructor: Seventh grade math
New Orleans Charter Middle School
07.1999 - 08.2000
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Outreach coordinator: Created "Physical Science Scavenger Hunt" program. Content coordinator: Administered Museum's Outreach Programs
Louisiana Children's Museum
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Developed partnerships with relevant stakeholders, strengthening the organization''s presence in the community.
- Monitored progress towards outreach goals regularly, making adjustments as needed to ensure continued success of initiatives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant policies and regulations affecting target populations, informing program development accordingly.
Instructor: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra II and Physics. Head Coach: JV and Varsity basketball. Assistant Speech and debate coach
St. Mary's Dominican High School
06.1994 - 08.1997
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Coached varsity girls basketball
Instructor: Pre Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Physics. Head Coach: Speech and Debate. Head Coach: JV and Varsity Basketball. Assistant Coach: Softball
Academy of the Sacred Heart
01.1989 - 01.1994
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Coached Varsity and Junior Varsity girls basketball
- Coached the speech and debate team
Instructor: Chemistry, Physical Science, Speech, Drama, Debate. Head Coach: Created and coached the Speech and Debate team
Eleanor McMain Magnet High School
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Started and Coached the initial Speech and Debate team at the school.
Education
Graduate Courses in Education and Administration -
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2024
B.S. Physics -
Loyola University
New Orleans, LA12.1987
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Public Speaking
- Class Instruction
- Understanding of learning styles
Accomplishments
2011/2012 Named the Louisiana High School Speech League Coach of the year.
Highly decorated member of Toastmasters International: Three time District 68 Champion (International Speech and Table Topics)
2022 Named Teacher of the year at the Delores Taylor Arthur School for young men
Performance Experience
- Stand-up Comedian, 1995-01-01, Present
- Public Speaker, 1996-01-01, Present
- Improvisational Performer, 2000-01-01, Present
- Toastmasters International Member, 2017-01-01, Present
Summer Camp Experience
- Learning Partners Summer Camp (In cooperation with Academy of the Sacred Heart), 1991-01-01, 2001-12-31
- Stanford National Forensic Institute Debate Camp, 1997-01-01, 2001-12-31
- Education Unlimited Inc., Berkeley California, 2003-01-01, 2018-12-31
Timeline
Instructor: Alg1, Alg II, Geometry, Trig, Physical Science
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men
08.2021 - Current
Math and science tutor for the Center of Teaching and Learning
University of Holy Cross at New Orleans
06.2012 - 05.2020
Instructor: Algebra II
Benjamin Franklin High School
07.2006 - 06.2012
Instructor: Community Chemistry and Environmental Science
Vestavia Hills High School
08.2005 - 05.2006
Instructor: Physical Science, Physics
Cabrini High School
07.2004 - 07.2005
Principal: Served as principal for a small inner-city private school for at-risk students. Served during school's inaugural years.
The Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School
09.2001 - 04.2003
Cyber teacher: Onscreen talent for pre-algebra and algebra educational software. Content facilitator and editor. Education manager
JRL Enterprises
01.2000 - 01.2001
Instructor: Seventh grade math
New Orleans Charter Middle School
07.1999 - 08.2000
Outreach coordinator: Created "Physical Science Scavenger Hunt" program. Content coordinator: Administered Museum's Outreach Programs
Louisiana Children's Museum
01.1997 - 01.1999
Instructor: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra II and Physics. Head Coach: JV and Varsity basketball. Assistant Speech and debate coach
St. Mary's Dominican High School
06.1994 - 08.1997
Instructor: Pre Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Physics. Head Coach: Speech and Debate. Head Coach: JV and Varsity Basketball. Assistant Coach: Softball
Academy of the Sacred Heart
01.1989 - 01.1994
Instructor: Chemistry, Physical Science, Speech, Drama, Debate. Head Coach: Created and coached the Speech and Debate team
Eleanor McMain Magnet High School
01.1987 - 01.1989
Graduate Courses in Education and Administration -
University of New Orleans
B.S. Physics -
Loyola University
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