KAVUNAA EDWARDS

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EDUCATION

Villanova University, Villanova, PA

Master of Arts in Education 2017

Major: Educational Leadership, GPA: 3.7

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

KIPP Whittier Middle School, Camden NJ, Lead-Teacher Jun 2017-Present

Communicating effectively with students, families, and colleagues

Teaching and planning lessons for 6th grade science weekly and attending science department meetings

Observe Master Teachers in order to improve instructional techniques and classroom management

Meet regularly with a coach to implement feedback on lessons and instruction

Uncommon School Camden Prep, Camden NJ, Co-Teacher Aug 2016-Jun 2017

Meet regularly with a coach to implement feedback on lessons and instruction

Teach classes on behalf of Deans and teacher-leaders who are observing other teachers

Supervising students during transitions: breakfast, lunch and afterschool

Communicating effectively with students, families, and colleagues

Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, conduct small group intervention

Observe Master Teachers in order to improve instructional techniques and classroom management

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE

Villanova University Women’s Basketball, NCAA Division I, Student-Athlete 2011-2016

Dedicated over 30+ hours of commitment-a-week to training, practice and competition

NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament 2013, Participant

Captain of Women’s Basketball Team 2015-2016

NCAS Scholar Baller Award Winner for Academic Improvement 2015-2016

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

March of Dimes, King of Prussia PA, Senior Community Director Intern Sept-Dec 2014

Assisted in all aspects of major non-profit event planning for Signature Chefs Gala & Chester County Salute to Women of Achievement Event: guest lists, preparation of auction items, oversaw silent auction, set-up & breakdown of event

Completed daily office tasks; responsible for major mailings; assisted with preparation of Newsletter & event auction packages

Quality Packaging Specialist International, Burlington, NJ, Accounting Intern Jun-Oct 2015

Responsible for preparing, examining, analyzing, and revising contracts that involve the purchase or sale of goods or services such as equipment, materials supplies, or products; Troubleshooting and answering vendor help emails

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

KIPP Whittier Middle Grade Level Chair, Camden NJ, 6th Grade Level Chair Aug 2018-Present

Led, organized, and planned meetings for 6th grade teachers

Led culture and created a vision for 6th grade students

Provided daily feedback to teachers and students.

Led attendance at school and created incentive systems for students that focused on vision.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

St. Barnabas Women’s and Children’s Shelter, Philadelphia, PA, Volunteer

St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service, Villanova PA, Volunteer

oService Site Leader- Responsible for all aspects of leading the team in service on event day

Special Olympics Fall Festival, Villanova PA, Volunteer

High School of the Future, Philadelphia, PA

SKILLS

Related Skills: Public Speaking, Final Draft, Video-editing Final Cut Pro 7, Adobe Premiere, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Hard-working, Urgent, Energetic, Willing to learn and adapt.

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