Kyle Wenokur
Frisco,TX
Summary
Experienced professional educator with a passion for elevating literacy and critical thinking skills in students. Proven expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and differentiated instruction. Strong collaborator dedicated to achieving results and adapting to changing educational needs. Known for strong relationships with all stakeholders, reliability, resilience, and high effectiveness in fostering a supportive learning environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA Teacher & Content Lead, Head Coach Academic Decathlon, Administrative Intern
Emerson High School
08.2021 - Current
- Hired as an inaugural staff member, trained by New Tech to implement PBL in a co-taught classroom
- Established campus leader in professional development and PBL best practices
- Served as Administrative Intern, gaining experience in executive leadership, attendance/truancy data, and HB4545 logistics
- Led campus-wide project showcase, coordinating a multi-month process to display student-led projects
- Contributed to multiple collaborative teams, including leadership roles on the ENG I/World Geography and AP Language and Composition teams
- Piloted Emerson’s first GT American Studies class, integrating AP U.S
- History and AP Language and Composition curricula
- Head Coach for Emerson’s inaugural Academic Decathlon program; led the team to State Tournament qualification in record time, with continued year-over-year growth
ELA Teacher
Lone Star High School
08.2016 - 05.2021
- 2018-2019 recipient of the Lone Star High School 'Integrity' award for faculty
- Recognized for building strong student relationships through restorative practices, consistently rated 'accomplished' in classroom learning environment
- Taught AP Language and Composition, English II Advanced, and English I
- Held leadership role on ENG I team and contributed to multiple collaborative teams
- Served as Campus Liaison for new curriculum adoption, facilitating communication between district-level meetings and the LSHS ELA department to recommend curriculum selections
- Designed and implemented differentiated lessons focusing on rhetorical and literary analysis, persuasive/expository writing, and argumentation/synthesis
- Developed differentiated lessons to enhance understanding of thematic elements across multiple literary genres
- Utilized student data to implement targeted interventions aimed at improving student achievement
- Implemented 'Friendship Friday,' a structured activity designed to support students' social and emotional needs and foster a culture of community within the classroom
- Mentor teacher for a student teacher during the 2020-2021 school year
Community and District Roles
Frisco
08.2016 - Current
- Long-standing active member of Citizens' Church Plano, serving as a home group leader for many years
- Advocate for local community elections involving public school issues
- Teacher Leader on Frisco ISD Secondary Grading and Assessment Committee, Selected to present to IST and Superintendent in June 2024
- Represented Lone Star in 2019-2020 on the Curriculum Adoption Committee which resulted in ELA Pearson Adoption
- Children's Book Project
- Community Issue Project
- Scoggins Partnership to grow Academic Decathalon program
Education
TEA Certified English Language Arts and Reading - 7th–12th
TEA Certified English as a Second Language Supplemental - 7th–12th
TEA Certified Principal - EC–12th
06.2024
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Texas A&M Commerce University
05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Literary Studies
University of Texas at Dallas
12.2015
Skills
- Student motivation
- Literary analysis
- Interpersonal relationships
- Project-based learning
- Learner-Centered Practices
- Teacher Leadership
References
- Dr. Kristen Sommers, Principal, Emerson High School, sommersk@friscoisd.org, 469-633-8100
- Matthew Devoto, Associate Principal, Emerson High School, devotom@friscoisd.org, 469-633-8100
- Paris Rodriguez, Assistant Principal, Emerson High School, rodriguezp@friscoisd.org, 469-633-8100
- Kelly Carter, ELA/SS Instructional Coach, Legacy Christian Academy, carterk@friscoisd.org, 469-633-8100
Timeline
ELA Teacher & Content Lead, Head Coach Academic Decathlon, Administrative Intern
Emerson High School
08.2021 - Current
Community and District Roles
Frisco
08.2016 - Current
ELA Teacher
Lone Star High School
08.2016 - 05.2021
TEA Certified English as a Second Language Supplemental - 7th–12th
TEA Certified Principal - EC–12th
Bachelor of Arts - Literary Studies
University of Texas at Dallas
TEA Certified English Language Arts and Reading - 7th–12th
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Texas A&M Commerce University
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