Kira F. Hudson
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EDUCATION
Neumann University - Aston, PA - 2017-present
M.Ed Candidate
Social-Emotional Learning
West Chester University - West Chester, PA - 2010
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education
Board of Governors Scholarship
Dean’s List Spring 2009
Certification: May, 2011
Hempfield High School - Landisville, PA - 2005 Black Knight Marching Band: 9-12
Section Leader/Head Quartermaster: 12 Marching band played for the President: 12
Middle School Mathematics (Praxis) Passed: April 30, 2011
Certification: June, 2011
Flute Ensemble: 9-10
Scholastic Art Festival: Silver Key Award-11
Octorara Elementary School - Atglen, PA - January 2009-April 2009
Student Teaching/Educational Classroom Experience
- Third Grade: Mrs. Hetrick- Cooperating Teacher
Attended PSSA workshops and Smartboard/Promethean Board workshops
- EDE 200-Theory and Field Experience in Urban Situations
James Patterson Elementary School-Southwest Philadelphia, PA: 1st Grade
- EDE 312- Reading Practicum
East Coventry Elementary School Pottstown, PA: Kindergarten
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Keystone Academy Charter School - Philadelphia, PA - September 2019-Present
Summer School Teacher (June 2021-July 2021)
Middle School Math Teacher (2019-Present)
-Create and implement student driven lesson plans that adhere to common core standards. Well versed in multiple curricula (Prentice Hall, Go Math, Eureka Math/EngageNY, Saxon, Science Fusion, Journeys, Flocabulary). Create projects and coordinate field trips.
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School - Philadelphia, PA - August 2013-June 2019 Elementary & Middle School Math Teacher (2013-2019)
5th Grade Science Teacher (17-18)
5th Grade Reading Teacher (16-17)
- Create and implement student driven lesson plans that adhere to common core standards. Well versed in multiple curricula (Go Math, Eureka Math/EngageNY, Saxon, Science Fusion, Journeys, Flocabulary). Create projects and coordinate field trips. Provide after school and Saturday school PSSA Math tutoring. Organize and implement family math night event to include parents/guardians in their child’s education. Led after school computer club. Helped pioneer and implement enrichment clusters.
One-to-One Tutoring - Philadelphia, PA - June 2018-August 2018
Tutor
- Summer tutoring position. Helped students of all abilities in various subjects ranging from writing to math.
YMCA-Brandywine Valley Branch (West Chester)West Chester, PA - May 2012-August 2012 Summer Camp Counselor
Trained and certified in First Aid, CPR, Anti-Bullying. Supervised 24 children, ages ranging between eight and nine. Responsible for creative and academically engaging programming.
Huntington Learning Center - Exton, PA - November 2011-September 2013 Tutor and Testing Coordinator
Tutored students in a one on one setting. Worked with students grades K-12 in core subjects in the Huntington Learning Center Curriculum.
Chester County Intermediate Unit - Chester County, PA - August 2011-August 2013 Substitute Teacher
Reported to various schools in Chester County.
Glen Acres Elementary School - West Chester, PA - August 2011-November 2011 Building Substitute
Assigned building sub who worked in classrooms K-5. When not assigned to a room, would visit various classrooms to voluntarily assist. When assigned, would substitute half, full, and sometimes 45-minute increments in a classroom.
Sylvan Learning Center - Lancaster, PA - September 2009-July 2011
Ace It! Tutor
Math and Reading tutor. Traveled to elementary, middle, or high schools targeted for assistance to improve AYP scores.
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS
● Mandated Reporting, October 2018
● Youth Mental Health First Aid, August 2018
● Restorative Justice, July 2018
● Social Emotional Trauma Training by Marc & Pearl Calica (Children are the Greatest!) 2015-2019