AMY KENNEDY

1008 West Tucker, Arlington, Texas 76013 | H: 817-261-8377 | akennedy0221@att.net

Summary
Elementary School Educator for 24 years with 14 years of classroom experience and 10 years as an Instructional Coach.
Committed to supporting teachers and meeting the needs of students through a culture of collaboration.
Leadership Experiences
Thinking Maps Campus Trainer
Response to Intervention Facilitator
Team Leader

Campus Based Literacy Initiative Facilitator

Conducted Campus Professional Development
Conducted District Professional Development
Accomplishments

Goodman Teacher of the Year 2000-2001

Teaching Experiences
Instructional Coach
10/2006 to Present
Goodman Elementary School- Arlington Independent School District
Arlington, TX
Support teachers through coaching, conferencing, co-planning and co-teaching, demonstration lessons, focused
classroom visits, analysis of data, and study groups based on campus needs.
Provide professional development sessions based on campus and district needs
Support campus and administration through coordination between grade levels, communication of district
information, testing, evaluation and analysis.
Classroom Teacher
09/1993 to 10/2006
Goodman Elementary School- Arlington Independent School District
Arlington, TX
Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as direct instruction, cooperative learning, and inquiry-based learning.
Improved students' reading levels through whole group and small group instruction.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Certified Teaching Assistant
Goodman Elementary-Arlington Independent School District
Collaborated with grade level teachers to plan lessons.
Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics.
Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and incorporated feedback.

10/1992 to 05/1993
Arlington, TX

Education
Bachelor of Arts: English
University of Texas at Arlington

1989
Arlington, TX

Teacher certification: Elementary Education

University of Texas at Arlington

1992
Arlington, TX

Associate of Science: Music Education

Jacksonville College

1986
Jacksonville, TX