Sherri Kennedy
Salisbury,NC
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ESL Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
Fayetteville, NC
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to promote language acquisition.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback regularly
- Administered formal ACCESS tests to measure ELL students growth each year
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to make sure accommodations were being provided according to each students’ ELL plan for the year
- Participated in teacher training workshops to stay current on best practices in ESL education.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum where appropriate by using online resources or apps related to language learning.
Classroom Teacher -3rd grade
Cumberland County Schools
Fayetteville, NC
09.2015 - 06.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional practices and student engagement.
- Utilized various educational technologies to support diverse learning needs.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Assisted in the organization of the school spelling bee for 3 years
- Implemented strategies for differentiating instruction based on student abilities.
- Utilized technology as an effective tool for enhancing instruction.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions.
- Helped coach students and prepare them for Science Olympiad events
- Progress monitored students throughout the year in reading, comprehension, vocabulary, and so on
- Administered benchmark assessments and formal end of grade tests at the end of the year
Classroom Teacher - 2nd grade
Freedom Christian Academy
Fayetteville, NC
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for students.
- Organized field trips for our grade level
- Organized school book fair
- Spoke at assigned chapel meetings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC 01.2005 - 12.2008
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC 08.2002 - 06.2004
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Language assessment
- Classroom management
- Curriculum alignment
- Technology integration
- Differentiated instruction
- Effective communication
- Building rapport
- Self-assessment techniques
- Positive reinforcement
- Empathy and patience
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
Classroom Teacher -3rd grade
Cumberland County Schools
09.2015 - 06.2022
Classroom Teacher - 2nd grade
Freedom Christian Academy
08.2010 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
01.2005 - 12.2008
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Fayetteville Technical Community College
08.2002 - 06.2004