Moray Kennedy
150 Mile House,British Columbia
Summary
Accomplished Elementary teacher, successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance, fostering social skills and character development. I pride myself in directing an upbeat learning environment, devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential both in the classroom and out on the land. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary /Elementary Teacher Grade 2 to Grade 6
Tsideldel First Nations School
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating curriculums.
- Prepared materials, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Elementary School Teacher
Fernwood Elementary school
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, by focusing on relevant topics.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms.
- Communicated student progress to parents, guardians and administration using professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Elementary School Teacher
Fulford Elementary school
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, for grading student performance to identify gaps in knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with provincial curriculum standards and devised educational programs to integrate with educational objectives.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and local history through engaging reading material.
Elementary School Teacher
Fernwood Elementary school
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
Primary/Elementary School Teacher
Saturna Island school
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to each student needs.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
Primary/Elementary School Teacher
Phoenix Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Cultivated positive relationships in an alternative school atmosphere between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning with weekly newsletter.
Elementary School Grade 3/Grade 4 Teacher
Saltspring Elementary School
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
TTOC - Teacher on Call
School District 64, Salt Spring Island, BC
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Art Teacher, Kindergarten to Grade 12
Queen Margaret’s School
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
- Taught classes on painting, photography, sculpture, principles and elements of design
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Organized and led field trips to local art galleries and museums to enrich curriculum and student experience.
- Assisted in development of student portfolios for college and scholarship applications.
TTOC - Teacher on Call Kindergarten to Grade 12
School District 64. Gulf Islands, BC
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet provincial standards.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs with support from regular teaching staff.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Education
Master of Arts - Art History, Art Education, Cultural Geography
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC05.1995
Associate of Arts - Visual And Creative Arts
Camosun College
Victoria, BC05.1988
Skills
- Daily Facility Operations
- Outdoor Classroom Integration with Nature & Horticulture
- Integrated Technologies with core subjects
- Multimedia Instruction
- Arts Integration
- Encourage enhanced Social Behaviors
- Collaborative Environments
- Recognize Different Learning Styles
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded Science Fair projects focused on sustainable living using alternative energies and horticulture.
- Facilitated Recycling Program with students by implementing a community fundraiser by collecting recyclable waste in the Community .
- Facilitated fundraisers by implementing car washes, collecting recyclable containers, and bake sales.
- Achieved strong readers and writers by completing daily reading and writing tasks with continued encouragement.
- Spearheaded Horticulture programs focused on starting seedlings in greenhouses, transplanting into garden, plant sale fundraiser, growing food for local food bank and maintaining care for plants .
Timeline
Primary /Elementary Teacher Grade 2 to Grade 6
Tsideldel First Nations School
01.2016 - 01.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Fernwood Elementary school
01.2014 - 01.2016
Elementary School Teacher
Fulford Elementary school
01.2011 - 01.2014
Elementary School Teacher
Fernwood Elementary school
01.2009 - 01.2011
Primary/Elementary School Teacher
Saturna Island school
01.2006 - 01.2009
Primary/Elementary School Teacher
Phoenix Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2006
Elementary School Grade 3/Grade 4 Teacher
Saltspring Elementary School
01.2002 - 01.2004
TTOC - Teacher on Call
School District 64, Salt Spring Island, BC
01.2001 - 01.2002
Art Teacher, Kindergarten to Grade 12
Queen Margaret’s School
01.1998 - 01.2001
TTOC - Teacher on Call Kindergarten to Grade 12
School District 64. Gulf Islands, BC
01.1995 - 01.1998
Master of Arts - Art History, Art Education, Cultural Geography
University of Victoria
Associate of Arts - Visual And Creative Arts
Camosun College
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