Kelsey J.

Kennedy

60 Boylston St. Apt. 1 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

(360) 298-1473 kelseyjk@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Lesley University/Shady Hill School Teacher Training Course Cambridge, MA
Master of Education in Middle School Humanities
Candidate for Massachusetts Initial Licensure
Passed MTELs in Communication/Literacy, History, and English
Sheltered English Instruction endorsement

June 2014-June 2015

Whitman College Walla Walla, WA

August 2008-May 2012
Bachelor of Arts in English
Honors: Order of Omega for campus leadership and service, Hosokawa Award for Journalism Excellence,
presented original literary research at undergraduate conference
Study Abroad: University of East Anglia in Norwich, United Kingdom advanced coursework in creative
writing and British literature
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Cambridge Public Schools (Cambridge Street Upper School)
January 2015-present
7th Grade Social Studies Apprentice Teacher
Plan and lead lessons based on History Alive! The Medieval World and Beyond curriculum aligned to Common
Core and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for 84 students
Adapt curriculum and assessments for 18 students with a variety of IEPs and behavior plans
Meet weekly with social studies coach, special educators, and 7th grade team to strengthen curriculum and student
interventions
Engage in cultural competency trainings with school leadership and 7th grade team
Shady Hill School Cambridge, MA
August 2014-December 2014
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7 Grade Humanities Apprentice Teacher
Developed and executed 5 lesson unit on Salem Witch Trials aligned to Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
Designed original formative and summative assessments for grammar, geography, and history instruction
Collaborated regularly with Learning Resources specialist to differentiate instruction for students
Implemented affective education curriculum adapted from Responsive Classroom
Took full responsibility of classroom during 6 day solo experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Turning the Page Washington, D.C.
July 2013-July 2014
AmeriCorps VISTA Member
Supported family engagement in D.C. public schools through parent workshops, educational field trips, and
teacher professional development at 6 Title I elementary and middle schools
Facilitated workshop series focused on parent-teacher collaboration and home learning opportunities for 25-30
parents
Created literacy-based tutoring curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards for 60 elementary and
middle grade students in attendance at parent workshops
Organized and led class field trips to D.C. area museums across 6 schools as part of the Literacy Through
Photography curriculum
Designed student behavior management strategy for mentoring sessions in collaboration with partner teachers
City Year Seattle, WA
August 2012-June 2013
AmeriCorps Member, English/Language Arts Coordinator
Provided academic and behavioral support to a cohort of 30 6th graders in an urban Title I middle school
Designed and implement individualized tutoring sessions in math, science, and English with a caseload of 8
students

Kelsey J. Kennedy

60 Boylston St. Apt. 1 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

(360) 298-1473 kelseyjk@gmail.com

Collaborated regularly with teachers, administrators, and community partners to develop comprehensive student
intervention plans
Cultivated new after-school club partnership with Seattle Public Library; planned school visit and field trip to the
library for 20 students
Participated in City Year Recruitment/Admissions Committee outside of typical responsibilities; provided
customer service for potential City Year applicants and engaged incoming corps through social media

Walla Walla Public Library Walla Walla, WA

June 2011-August 2011
Literacy Outreach Intern
Awarded Whitman College Internship Grant to conduct summer programming for children and teens in the Walla
Walla community
Developed bilingual library visits for children enrolled in Farm Labor Homes day camp
Trained and managed 6 teen library volunteers
Provided friendly service to patrons, encouraging use of all library resources to meet their needs
San Juan Island National Historical Park Friday Harbor, WA
May 2010-August 2010
Seasonal Interpretive Ranger
Engaged general visitors and school groups through extemporaneous talks and guided tours
Partnered with San Juan Historical Museum to compile an interpretive guide of primary and secondary sources
related to womens experiences on San Juan Island in the 19th century
Managed bookstore inventory, monthly accounting, and bank deposits
Blue Mountain Action Council Walla Walla, WA
September 2009-May 2010
English Language Learners Tutor
Conducted bi-weekly reading comprehension exercises and conversation practice with adult ELL students
Underwent training in lesson planning and adapting program to various learning styles
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Co-authored article, Towards Authentic Engagement: A Promising Model for Family-Friendly
April 2015
Schools, University of Washington Journal of Education Law and Policy
Simmons College teacher workshop on Martin Luther King Jr.s legacy post-Ferguson
January 2015
American Federation of Teachers conversation series, Washington, D.C.
January 2014-April 2014
Young Education Professionals policy-to-practice conference, Washington, D.C.
March 2014
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Languages: Basic Spanish
Academic and Professional Interests: Family engagement in schools, restorative justice issues, critical literacy,
young adult literature, international affairs