Kerry Howell
Hamtramck
Summary
Experienced high school English teacher and curriculum designer with a passion for empowering students through self-awareness, literacy development, and future-readiness. Skilled in trauma-informed practices, creative engagement, and instructional innovation. Focused on providing real-world education and guidance in an ever-changing and evolving technological and economic landscape. Committed to fostering purpose-driven learning and emotional intelligence in diverse student populations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior English Teacher & Creative Writing Instructor
Fordson High School
Dearborn, MI
01.2009 - Current
- Teach grades 9–12, specializing in world literature, narrative writing, identity exploration, rhetoric, and argumentative writing
- Facilitate reflective writing that bridges trauma healing, cultural connection, and career awareness
- Developed and implemented AI-integrated literacy curriculum, currently being piloted as AI High
- Serve as mentor to students navigating cultural transitions, family challenges, and college access
- Led creative writing circles and restorative justice practices in the classroom environment
- Scored Advanced Placement Language and Composition exams at the national level
- Curriculum Designer & Emerging Speaker
- Conceptualized and piloted innovative classroom models that blend AI literacy, restorative practice, and future planning
- Preparing content for public speaking and educator development, rooted in classroom-tested methods and student transformation
Education
Master of Arts - English
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI06.2017
Teacher Certificate - undefined
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI06.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Radiography
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI06.1992
Skills
- Restorative Practices & Trauma-Informed Teaching
- Curriculum Design & Instructional Innovation
- Energetic Leadership & Conscious Communication
- AI Literacy & Ethical Technology Integration
- Public Speaking, Workshop Design, and Facilitation
- Parent-teacher communication
- Curriculum alignment
- Student motivation
- Educational technology
- Online teaching
- Project-based learning
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Lecturing
- Public speaking
- Editing and proofreading
- Cross-cultural communication
- Records management
- Technology integration
AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Trauma-Informed Pedagogy
- Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence in Education
- AI Literacy and Conscious Technology Use
- Career Readiness and Future-Self Planning
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
Creative Projects in Development
- Karma High: a visionary novel exploring karmic learning in a mystical school setting
- AI High: Conscious Teaching in a Technological Age: nonfiction guide blending classroom stories and educational innovation
Timeline
Senior English Teacher & Creative Writing Instructor
Fordson High School
01.2009 - Current
Teacher Certificate - undefined
Siena Heights University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Marygrove College
Associate of Applied Science - Radiography
Ferris State University
Master of Arts - English
Marygrove College