Kevin McKenna
Adjunct English Instructor at Springfield College- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Adobe Captivate Essential Training
LinkedInNov, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Articulate 360: Advanced Actions
LinkedInOct, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
HTML Essential Training
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Instructional Design Essentials: Models of ID
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Train the Trainer
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Articulate 360: Interactive Learning
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Articulate Storyline Essential Training
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Camtasia 2020 Essential Training: The Basics
LinkedInSep, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of Writing
University of Massachusetts AmherstMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Teaching License, ELA 5-12
Massachusetts Department of EducationFeb, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Springfield College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct English Instructor
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Aug 2023 - Present
•Developed and taught two sections of first-year college writing course composed of students with varied levels of academic preparation •Developed and taught two sections of first-year college writing course composed of students with varied levels of academic preparation
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Cape Henry Associates, Acquired by JANUS Research Group
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United States
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Government Relations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Jr. Instructional Systems Designer
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Nov 2022 - Present
•Design and develop training curricula materials, assessments, and interactive multimedia instructional products that meet specific learning objectives and goals •Collaborate, track, and plan with subject matter experts, quality assurance personnel, art department, and instructional design team to ensure that projects are delivered on-time and within scope •Edit and revise deliverables to meet high quality standards and satisfy both internal and external requirements •Design and develop training curricula materials, assessments, and interactive multimedia instructional products that meet specific learning objectives and goals •Collaborate, track, and plan with subject matter experts, quality assurance personnel, art department, and instructional design team to ensure that projects are delivered on-time and within scope •Edit and revise deliverables to meet high quality standards and satisfy both internal and external requirements
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Hampden Charter School of Science
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writing Center Director
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Aug 2020 - Jun 2022
•Designed and taught Tutoring Writing, an elective course on writing, peer editing, and tutoring pedagogy. •Mentored writing tutors in pre-writing, drafting, revision, copy-editing, and other feedback strategies. •Designed and maintained writing center website and online appointment schedule.
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English Language Arts Teacher
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Sep 2019 - Jun 2022
•Developed, implemented, and differentiated lessons for high school English core and elective classes, comprised of students of diverse ethnic, religious, and linguistic backgrounds. •Designed and edited various formative, summative, and project-based learning (PBL) assessments to evaluate student learning, including standards-aligned benchmark and quarter final exams. •Designed course modules for various LMS systems comprised of learning content and educational technology tools to… Show more •Developed, implemented, and differentiated lessons for high school English core and elective classes, comprised of students of diverse ethnic, religious, and linguistic backgrounds. •Designed and edited various formative, summative, and project-based learning (PBL) assessments to evaluate student learning, including standards-aligned benchmark and quarter final exams. •Designed course modules for various LMS systems comprised of learning content and educational technology tools to ensure a clear user journey for in-person and virtual learning. •Collaborated with grade level and special education professionals to develop action plans and differentiated learning strategies to increase accessibility for students. •Mentored preservice teachers in lesson design, assessment development, classroom management, and instructional differentiation.
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Project Based Learning Coordinator
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Aug 2019 - Jun 2022
•Oversaw and approved all PBLs at the school, providing feedback and one-on-one mentoring. •Provided professional development on the design, implementation, and assessment of PBLs. •Maintained accurate records of all ongoing and completed PBLs for annual state reports.
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Suffield Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Language Arts Teacher
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
•Designed and taught twelfth grade English curriculum in accordance with PBL principles and the reading/writing workshop model. •Evaluated student learning through various formative, summative, and PBL assessments. •Collaborated and shared best practices in regular Professional Learning Community and Planning & Placement Team meetings. •Designed and taught twelfth grade English curriculum in accordance with PBL principles and the reading/writing workshop model. •Evaluated student learning through various formative, summative, and PBL assessments. •Collaborated and shared best practices in regular Professional Learning Community and Planning & Placement Team meetings.
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Hampden Charter School of Science
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Based Learning Coordinator
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Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
•Oversaw and approved all PBLs at the school, providing feedback and one-on-one mentoring. •Provided professional development on the design, implementation, and assessment of PBLs. •Maintained accurate records of all ongoing and completed PBLs for annual state reports.
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English Language Arts Teacher
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Aug 2015 - Jun 2018
•Designed, taught, and differentiated lessons for high school English core and elective classes, comprised of students of diverse ethnic, religious, and linguistic backgrounds. •Evaluated student learning through various formative, summative, and project-based learning (PBL) assessments. •Developed action plans for at-risk students and implemented differentiated learning strategies in study hall, after school, and Saturday morning tutorial sessions. •Participated in regular IEP… Show more •Designed, taught, and differentiated lessons for high school English core and elective classes, comprised of students of diverse ethnic, religious, and linguistic backgrounds. •Evaluated student learning through various formative, summative, and project-based learning (PBL) assessments. •Developed action plans for at-risk students and implemented differentiated learning strategies in study hall, after school, and Saturday morning tutorial sessions. •Participated in regular IEP, 504, and Child Study Team meetings, and collaborated with Special Education professionals on students’ progress toward specific learning objectives. •Mentored preservice teachers in lesson design, classroom management, and differentiation.
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Education
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2012 - 2017
Westfield State University
Master of Arts - MA, English Education -
2007 - 2012
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/ Philosophy
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