Michael D.

Kennedy
120 N Booth St. Dubuque, IA 52001 - (563) 451-9586 - mdkennedy86@gmail.com - mdkennedy.weebly.com
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position as a school principal in an exceptional school district that will allow me to build relationships and
utilize my leadership skills to foster student achievement for the betterment of the community. For this position, I will apply my
skills in instructional leadership, developing and maintaining positive schools culture, managing human and financial resources,
and collaborating with staff, parents, as well as stakeholders.
EDUCATION
Master of Education, Educational Administration
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education and History

St. Ambrose University

Davenport, IA
Loras College
Dubuque, IA

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Connect Program Team Leader
Lead team in preparing at-risk 8th and 9th grade students for a successful transition into high school
Develop a culture of innovation, creativity, and collaboration, with a focus on student success within the program
Spearhead the development and implementation of new program initiatives, for the purpose of promoting student
success and achievement
Collect and analyze student data to drive decision making for the program
Developed Iowa Core/Common Core standards-based curriculum for an elective course entitled School Success
Established a monthly newsletter for communication to families regarding program news and events
Iowa Core Social Studies Standards Writing Team Member
One of 28 applicants selected by the Iowa Dept. of Education to write state social studies standards for the Iowa Core
Work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders from across the state of Iowa on improving
state social studies standards
Submit changes to the Iowa Core social studies standards to the State Board of Education for approval
Student Engagement Committee Chair
Lead committee members in the discussion, creation, and implementation of various initiatives to better engage our atrisk students with school
Develop agendas for each committee meeting
Communicate with school leadership regarding student engagement initiatives
Collect feedback from members for continuous committee improvement
District Equity Committee Member
Discuss equity issues that may exist within Dubuque Community School District
Develop recommendations to be presented to the local school board concerning equity issues
21st Century Learning Project Member
Work with teachers on how to better implement 21st century skills and learning into the classroom
Observe, evaluate, and provide feedback to teachers regarding 21st century learning their classrooms
Collaborate with staff, building leadership, and outside consultants to utilize innovative teaching strategies focused on
improving student achievement
Develop and implement curricula with a focus on Iowa Core/Common Core 21 st Century Skills
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
World Cultures & Geography Teacher
Connect Alternative Education Program Dubuque Comm. School District
8th-12th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Preston Jr./Sr. High School
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Middle School Boys Football Coach
Middle School Boys Basketball Coach
Freshmen Baseball Head Coach
Varsity Assistant Football/ JV Head Football Coach

August 2012 Present

Dubuque, IA
August 2010 May 2012
Preston, IA
George Washington Middle School, Dubuque, IA
George Washington Middle School, Dubuque, IA
Wahlert High School, Dubuque, IA
Preston High School, Preston, IA

Michael D. Kennedy
120 N Booth St. Dubuque, IA 52001 - (563) 451-9586 - mdkennedy86@gmail.com - mdkennedy.weebly.com
Varsity Assistant Girls Track & Field Coach

Preston High School, Preston, IA