Martin Kennedy

1423 W. Saint James Pl.

Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 648-1219
Mjkenn3@gmail.com
Licensure Education
Illinois State Board of Education Certification (PEL) Northeastern Illinois University
Endorsed in: Social Science/History Graduated 2015
English Language Arts (expected Aug. 2019)
Middle School Social Sciences (6-8)

Teaching Experience
Saint Zachary School, ​Des Plaines, - 2017-Present
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
● ​Teach 5-8 grade a writing centered approach to history
● Promote global citizenship through connection of current events to historical material
● Build positive relationships with students and staff
● Encourage an empathetic classroom culture
● Differentiate lessons to ensure all student needs are met
● Lead Student Council to promote student leadership and representative democracy
Central Road Elementary, ​Rolling Meadows - 2016-2017
Program Assistant
● Helped manage a 2nd grade classroom with 22 students
● Worked with individuals and small groups to provide direct instruction
● Organized and prepare teaching materials for all subject areas
● Volunteer Coach for “Girls on the Run”
Winston Campus Jr. High,​ Palatine – Winter 2016
Teacher (Long-term substitute for paternity leave) – 7​th​ Grade Social Science
● Taught analysis skills through textual and image-based documents
● Taught writing skills with a specific focus on thesis development
● Differentiated lessons to reach diverse learners
Resurrection High School​, Chicago – Fall/Winter 2015
Student Teacher – US History
● Developed student skills through multiple document analysis
● Created project-based, student-based learning to create an active learning environment
● Taught critical thinking skills including assessment, analysis, and synthesis
● Instilled a sense of empathy while encouraging students to embrace their roles as Global
Citizens
● Implemented Brown University Choices lessons
● Implemented SHEG (Stanford History Education Group) lessons
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School​, Chicago - Fall 2014
Observer – US History, AP US History, AP World History, Honors World Studies, Psychology
● Graded short answer assessments for World Studies
● Graded and assessed US History tests
● Assisted teachers where needed