Daniel Kennedy

30586 Roselawn, Warren MI 48088

586.292.1337 DanPatKennedy@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE/PERSONAL STATEMENT
Seeking: full time position teaching secondary social studies. I see myself as a highly effective and
passionate educator looking to work with outstanding people for the betterment of all students. Through
my litany of experience as a hockey coach, attorney, salesperson, writer, long-term substitute teacher,
and student teacher, I feel that I am extraordinarily prepared to be a professional educator. I feel that I
have not only found what I am truly meant to do, but that I have a lot to offer any administration and any
classroom. A list of courses that I am certified to teach can be found below.
EDUCATION
Western Governors University Salt Lake City, Utah. Graduated: December 2014.
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Program, Secondary Social Science.
Wayne State University Law School Detroit, Michigan. Graduated May 2008.
Juris Doctor Degree in Law.
Ferris State University Big Rapids, Michigan. Graduated December 2004.
Bachelor Degree in Public Administration. Associates Degree in Legal Studies.

CERTIFICATION
Social Studies. Grades 6-12. Code RX.

PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE

Warren Consolidated Schools Warren, Michigan. Substitute Teacher (August 2012 Present)
Performing essential classroom duties at all K-12 grade levels, in all subjects.
Presenting educational material in accordance with lesson plans provided by absent teacher.
Developing unit and lesson plans for long-term positions in concert with absent teacher.
Cousino High School Warren, Michigan. Student Teacher (September 2014 November 2014)
Performing all essential classroom duties for U.S. History.
Developing unit and lesson plans in accordance with district, state, and federal standards.
Presenting educational material using diverse strategies including lecture, discussion, demonstration,
cooperative learning, and individual instruction.
Ferris State University Big Rapids, Michigan. Resident Advisor (August 2002 December 2004)
Facilitating cultural, educational and social programming for a hall of 300+ residents.
Overseeing elections and monthly meetings held by a floor government of 32 residents.
Providing coverage for immediate response for medical and psychological emergencies.

SECONDARY WORK EXPERIENCE

Kraft/Nabisco Foods Warren, Michigan. Merchandising / Sales (June 2004 September 2012)
Selling displays and product to retail/grocery stores throughout Metro Detroit.
Free Legal Aid Clinic Detroit. Board Of Directors / Student Attorney (August 2006April 2008)
Providing free legal advice, counsel, and representation for indigent Wayne County residents.
Council Advocacy Law Line Southfield, Michigan. Research Intern (August 2007 April 2008)
Assisting attorneys in providing free legal advice for indigent residents of Michigan.

COACHING & ADDITIONAL INVOLVEMENT

Assistant Coach Warren Mott High School Boys Tennis
Assistant Coach Royal Oak Hockey Assoc. Midget House B
Algebra Tutor Private Lessons, University Of Phoenix Student
Host Motor City Joes Weekly Singer/Songwriter/Poetry Night
Board Of Directors Wayne Student Animal Legal Defense Fund

July 2013 November 2013

April 2006 June 2013
February 2009 December 2009
June 2008 March 2009
April 2006 April 2008

REFERENCES
Joe Sayers
Field Instructor, Western Governor's University
(586) 216-9742
jgsayers@comcast.net
Jim Rogers
Host Teacher, Cousino High School
(586) 932-8881
rogers@wcskids.net
Marla Otterbacher
Assistant Principal, Warren Mott High School
(586) 698-4239
motterbacher@wcskids.net
Craig Stone
Cohort Facilitator, Western Governors University
(801) 828-8545
cstone1@wgu.edu

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
I believe...
All students are capable of success in the classroom.
Demonstrating how social studies apply to students' understanding of the world and their lives is
integral to inspiring learners.
Teachers should use an assortment of teaching methods and assessments in order to engage and
accurately gage a student's understanding and success.
There is no replacement in this world for an impassioned and dedicated teacher.

Courses that can be taught with an RX endorsement

Criminal/Civil Law
American Government
Political Science
Social Studies
U.S. History

World History
Michigan History
Economics
Geography
Civics