Kenneth Powell
Fountian City,IN
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Northeastern High School, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Adept at building relationships with students and parents, I utilize critical thinking to differentiate instruction and enhance learning outcomes. A positive role model, I effectively communicate to support student success.
Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Northeastern High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
School Resource Officer
Northeastern Middle/High School
03.2016 - 06.2024
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Fostered a positive school environment by building strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
- Enhanced school safety by conducting regular campus patrols and monitoring potential threats.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers, and administration.
School Resource Officer
Richmond Schools
03.2013 - 03.2016
Police Detective
City of Richmond
07.1984 - 03.2011
- Assisted victims of crimes by providing resources for support services and ensuring their rights were protected throughout the investigation process.
- Interrogated suspects using appropriate interview techniques to obtain crucial information for case resolution.
- Solved complex criminal cases by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on high-profile cases, resulting in successful arrests and convictions of dangerous criminals.
- Trained junior officers on investigative techniques and best practices, contributing to a more skilled police force.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Indiana University, Richmond
Richmond, IN12-2003
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
Timeline
Teacher
Northeastern High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
School Resource Officer
Northeastern Middle/High School
03.2016 - 06.2024
School Resource Officer
Richmond Schools
03.2013 - 03.2016
Police Detective
City of Richmond
07.1984 - 03.2011
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Indiana University, Richmond
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