English Teacher

Kevin M Degnan

** *. *** ********* ****, Elburn, Il 60119 • 203-***-**** • ********@*****.***

Certification:

Connecticut Professional Teaching Certificate

-Endorsement 015, English 7-12 valid until Sept 20, 2019

Education:

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, May 1991

-Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy and French

-GPA 3.65/4.0, graduated Magna Cum Laude

Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT, Dec 1997

-Earned Provisional Teaching Certificate in English 7-12

-GPA 4.0/4.0

Language Institute of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, 1995

-Awarded TOEFL Certificate with Honors

-Successfully taught ESL students English

Teaching Experience:

E.O. Smith High School, Storrs, CT, September 2001-January 2013

English Teacher 11, 12

-Successfully taught Honors British Literature and College Preparatory World

Literature at a highly competitive school on the campus of UCONN

-Created a nurturing and challenging learning environment where each

student felt valued as a member of a vibrant learning community

-Inspired students to embrace the writing process and guided them to write

and rewrite until the final product was the best that it could be

-Helped students to organize and plan many fundraisers to benefit those in

need in our community and around the world

Stratford High School, Stratford, CT, September 1997-June 1998

English Teacher 11,12

-Successfully taught Advanced Placement English and Remedial Junior English

Irish National Chamber Choir, Dublin, Ireland, Sept 1992- June 1995

Professional singer, Tenor

-Performed choral compositions written by aspiring high school musicians

-Collaborated with student composers to help them hone their musical skills

Volunteer Work:

Embracing the World, Kerala, India, January 21013-July 2014

-Volunteered for a charity in Southern India which is devoted to helping the

poorest of the poor obtain food, healthcare, housing, and quality education

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