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Shawn Lovely-Kennedy

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Clear Creek Independent School District, excelling in curriculum design and fostering effective relationships. Proven track record in enhancing teacher effectiveness and engaging diverse communities. Skilled in advanced Spanish communication and analytics-driven education, committed to continuous improvement and strategic technology integration.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher/Department Lead/Assistant Principal

Clear Creek Independent School District
08.2018 - Current

Taught levels 1-3 of Spanish.

Collaborated and wrote District curriculum for Modern Languages and Native Spanish 2019-Present

Currently serving as the department lead for the World Languages and Cultures department where we teach six languages.

Member of the District 2024-Present and Campus improvement committee 2019-Present

January-June 2022 served as an interim assistant principal at Clear Lake High School. Responsibilities included; student supervision and discipline, teacher supervision, staff evaluation, 504 evaluation, development and record keeping

Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction

Aldine Independent School District
08.1990 - 06.2009
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
  • 1990-1994: Dance Drill Team Director Mac Arthur High School
  • 1998-2000: Anderson Academy Magnet School for Montessori, Direct Instruction and Fine Arts-Teacher
  • 2000-2001-Assistant Principal Vines EC/Pre-K Center
  • 2001-2009-Assistant Principal Hoffman Middle School

Teacher

Galena Park Independent School District
08.1995 - 05.1998
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Dance and Drill Team Director
  • Spanish Teacher

Teacher

Davison Community Schools
08.1994 - 06.1995
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Taught Physical Education and Health
  • Taught exploratory Spanish classes for Saturday school
  • Formed the first middle school pom pon team to perform at athletic and community events.

Teacher

Spring Branch Independent School District
08.1989 - 05.1990
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Taught level 1 Spanish, English as a second language and a Spanish reading class
  • Supervised the senior women's club, a service organization for high school senior girls.

Education

Principal Certification

University of Houston Clear Lake
Houston
05-2000

Master of Education - Physical Education

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05-1994

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05-1989

Skills

  • Effective relationship management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Curriculum design and implementation
  • Strategic technology integration
  • Advanced Spanish communication
  • Analytics-driven education
  • Team-based faculty engagement
  • Engaging with diverse communities
  • Texas teaching certification
  • Successful fundraising strategies
  • Experienced with Blackboard, Canvas and Its Learning learning management systems

Certification

  • Certified Secondary Spanish 6-12, Texas State Board of Education -
  • Certified Bilingual Education/ESL Pk-12, Texas State Board of Education
  • Certified Elementary Self Contained Classroom 1-8, Texas State Board of Education
  • Certified Physical Education PK-12, Texas State Board of Education-
  • Certified Secondary Dance 6-12, Texas State Board of Education
  • Certified Mid-Management Administrator, Texas State Board of Education - 3/31/2030
  • Certified Superintendent, Texas State Board of Education - 3/31/2030

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Teacher/Department Lead/Assistant Principal

Clear Creek Independent School District
08.2018 - Current

Teacher

Galena Park Independent School District
08.1995 - 05.1998

Teacher

Davison Community Schools
08.1994 - 06.1995

Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction

Aldine Independent School District
08.1990 - 06.2009

Teacher

Spring Branch Independent School District
08.1989 - 05.1990

Principal Certification

University of Houston Clear Lake

Master of Education - Physical Education

University of Houston

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

Central Michigan University