Head Start Early Childhood

Linda Kennard E. ***********@*****.***

C. 810-***-****

Depew, NY 14043

Objective

I am looking for an administrative position where

I can create a positive learning and working

environment for staff, students and families. A

talented and caring educational leader, I am

highly motivated and well-organized, with

excellent communication and planning abilities,

and a proven track record for successful

mentorship.

Skills

Administrative functions

Attention to Detail

Counseling

Data collection

Leadership

Problem Solving

Team Management

Teamwork

Written & Oral Communication

Interdisciplinary teaching

Differentiated learning techniques

Course material development

Proofreading/editing

Positive atmosphere promotion

Education and Training

Master of Arts

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI,

Educational Leadership 04/2015

Completed coursework in K-12 School

Administration

Master of Arts

Oakland University

Rochester, MI,

Reading Teacher Education 05/2009

Bachelor of Arts For Teaching

University of Detroit-Mercy

Detroit, MI

Elementary Education 05/2002

Kappa Delta Pi Member

English Major Communication Minor

Experience

CAO Head Start Fruit Belt Academy

Principal/Director Buffalo, NY

08/2022 to 09/2923

Responsible for supervising a staff of 20, and for the education of 56 students, age 18 months to 4.5 years

Built & maintained positive relationships with staff, students & families Handled all aspects of licensing, including monthly reports, inspections, and assurance of compliance

Worked with Family Partners, parents & families to ensure that all children received the highest quality educational experience Established & maintained cooperative relationships with local school districts, service partners & other community organizations Lancaster Central School District

Permanent Building Sub Lancaster, NY

09/2021 to 5/2022

Taught from prepared lesson plans while maintaining classroom management & engagement.

Taught a variety of subjects as needed

Iroquois Job Corps Center

GED Instructor Medina, NY

05/2020 to 08/2021

Created contextualized learning opportunities for TABE students Collaborated with trade chiefs to create project-based learning Created & conducted technology training for staff, in groups and individually, on Google Classroom both locally and for other regional sites

As part of the Tech Training Team, created & presented Google training to all JC centers

Maintained 6 separate online classrooms

Interacted with students on a daily basis via multiple platforms Conducted data analysis in order to individualize student instruction Created contextualized math & reading lessons and organized them by trade for evening & weekend study

Coordinated with trade chiefs to help students get the maximum benefits from both their trade & academic work

GEX, Inc.

Subject Matter Expert, Online Learning Content Atkinson, NH 01/2020 to 03/2021

Created learning objectives, lessons & assignments aligned with grade level scope & sequence

Developed lectures & lessons in various arenas, designed to reach all students

Created coaching guides to support student learning Medaille College

Adjunct Professor Buffalo, NY 09/2019 to 01/2020 Certifications

K-12 Building Administration

K-12 Reading Specialist

K-8 Self-Contained Teacher

6-8 English/Speech/Drama

AMS Montessori Early Childhood Certification

Established objectives for all lessons, modules and projects. Developed guides and course materials focused on reinforcing lecture information and helping students learn.

Planned & proctored student exams.

Coordinated upload of exams & lessons to online classroom, as well as tools for students to use in studies.

Planned hybrid classes focusing on instruction, demonstration and work time.

South Buffalo Charter School

ELA/SS Academic Coach Buffalo, NY 11/2018 to 08/2019 Supported K-8 staff in effectively using new reading & writing curriculum.

Prepared staff to implement New York Next Gen ELA Standards Assisted in planning, proctoring & scoring state & district exams. Provided PD for staff on reading strategies & classroom instruction. PACE Academy

Reading Specialist, ACCESS Test Supervisor/administrator, MSTEP Proctor & Past Supervisor Southfield, MI 08/2015 to 11/2018 Coached staff and students in reading intervention (techniques include EBLI, Fountas & Pinnell LLI and AARI).

Developed school's ELL program.

Provided professional development & support to ELA teachers implementing new Wit & Wisdom curriculum.

Responsible for all aspects of state & district testing, including- WIDA, APT, & MSTEP.

Flint Community Schools

Academic Advisor/PD Chair/RTI Team/Teacher Flint, MI 09/2004 to 08/2015

Served as administrator of state & district testing, including overseeing room set, security of testing materials & maintaining the integrity of test administration. This included registering students, handling materials & overseeing all proctors, and the collection of said materials.

Performed a variety of functions focused on providing counseling/advising services to high-school seniors Provided all students with information & resources to promote academic progress & empowered students to take responsibility for academic success.

Counseled students in career planning, job placement, & academic goals.

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