MATTHEW L.

KENNEDY
12510 Lowden Lane Cell: 954-892-0840
Manchaca, Texas 78652 Email: mk714ab4@westpost.net

SUMMARY
Educator, writer, actor, skilled in presentations and training. Astounding writ
ing ability and excellent public speaking skills. I have worked the last decade
improving the self worth and esteem of students in order to improve all areas of
communication. I have also aided organizations in marketing resulting in a hig
her sales profit. Proficient in dual platform computer systems and skilled in W
indows, Excel, and Power Point and interactive whiteboards. Highly organized wit
h excellent management abilities. Enthusiastic, persuasive, patient with others.
Strong attention to detail.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Teaching/Mentoring Public Speaking Writing
Presentations Training Persuasive and Creative
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Researched media, sponsorship, speaking and exhibiting opportunities for seconda
ry schools and local theaters
Conducted surveys with students and compiled data for small group communication
projects
Educator for 10 years teaching English, speech communications, and theater
Drafted articles for online music magazines
Developed training materials for administrative staff
Monitored and marketed a local theater through the public school system
Lead all training sessions using interactive whiteboards and cutting edge techno
logy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Zion Lutheran Christian School, Deerfield Beach, Florida 20
08 - 2009
Educator
Instructed classes in language and literature classes through an elaborate role-
playing atmosphere.
Raised student scores through an intensive SAT and ACT standardized training usi
ng interactive SmartBoard technology.
Used John Dewey's system of problem solving to instruct classes in public speaki
ng and small group communication.
Donna Klein Jewish Academy Boca Raton, Florida 200
7-2008
Educator
Provided intermediate training of students in language and development and ancie
nt civilizations through Promethean board technology.
SEK Prepartory School, Boca Raton, Florida
2005 - 2007
English Department Head
Developed curriculum and development for a the English department.
Advised fifteen students in a rigorous academic evaluation, assisting them to re
ach their full potential.
Florida Career College Miami, Florida
 2004
Public Speaking Instructor
Instructed students in the basics of speech communication thorough technological
training by demonstrating informative and persuasive presentations using PowerP
oint as a visual aid.
Conducted training and development in small group communications, in addition to
gender differences in the workplace, in order to gain consensus through the nom
inal group technique.
Sedona-Oak Creek USD, Sedona, Arizona
2000 - 2003
Drama Director
Produced and directed cast members of up to sixty-five in such productions as L'
il Abner, Pippin, Grease, Bus Stop, and the Odd Couple, (female version).
Instructed classes in technical theatre.
Served as advisor for post-graduate students seeking acting careers.
Stivers School for the Arts, Dayton, Ohio
1999 - 2000
Instructor
Utilized PowerPoint and SmartBoard technology to instruct students in public spe
aking and interactively instructed secondary students to read, analyze, and crit
icize several classic works of 19th Century European literature.
Maui Public Schools, Lanai City, Hawaii
1998 - 1999
Instructor of Special Education
Developed and implemented curriculum for cognitive / behavior disabled secondary
students in science, English, writing, life skills, reading and communication s
kills.
EDUCATION
BS Education, Comprehensive Major in Speech Communication, English, and Theatre
University of Ohio, Athens, Ohio