MELISSA L.

KENNEDY
mkennedy@abraxasyfs.com
OBJECTIVE Continue my work within an educational setting, inspiring self advocacy and achievement in students through mutual respect and appreciation

CERTIFICATIONS Pennsylvania Department of Education: Education Director Certification Pennsylvania Department of Education: Private Academic Teacher,
Science

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Education Director Abraxas Youth Center 2007-Present Manage the overall operations of the education department to include staff supervision, policy and procedure development/implementation, and budgeting.

Ensure compliance with all state regulations, laws, policies and procedures relevant to education and the operation of a privately licensed school.
Education Supervisor Abraxas Youth Center 2003-2007

Supervised day to day operations of the school to include staff coverage, scheduling, lesson plans and academic curriculum. Provided on-going training for educational and support staff. Monitored classroom lessons and provided constructive feedback. Wilderness Specialist Abraxas Leadership Development Program 1997-2003

Provide for the physical care and safety of clients during wilderness activities.

Developed and facilitated 5 week academic curriculum for 40 students.

Resident Assistant Slippery Rock University 1996-1997

Developed and facilitated educational, academic, social and community programs. Enforced University policies and regulations in a 300 student, co-ed, residence hall. Specialty Counselor Elling Camps Summer 1995

Worked with children ages 6-12 diagnosed with neurological

impairments, ADHD, learning disabilities and social/emotional disorders. Developed daily lesson plans and implemented outdoor programming.

EDUCATION
University of New England Biddford, ME Graduation: June 2010 Masters of Science, Educational Leadership Courses completed:
Supervision/Evaluation of Personnel Differentiation Theory/Strategies Motivational Theory/Classroom Management Organizational Theory/Strategic Planning Teacher as Leader School Law School Finance

Wilson College

Chambersburg, PA

1999

Teacher Internship Program: Environmental Education Courses completed:

Managing the Inclusive Classroom Environmental Science

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA

1992-1997

Bachelor of Science, Parks and Recreation Specialization: Resource Management

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND TRAINING SmartBoard Proficiency Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Proficiency Computer Networking and Network Administration; Basic Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention Safe Crisis Management, JKM De-Escalation Techniques Gang Identification Medication Administration Trainer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Trainer INTEREST
Hiking the Appalachian Trail Bird Watching Womens Slow-Pitch Softball Camping Travel Coaching Softball and Rugby

References Available Upon Request

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