About Kevin

Things students don't care about: a bunch of degrees from a few different schools, various teaching licenses in a bunch of things.

Things students do care about: one degree came from Australia complete with camping in the Outback amidst large spiders, as well as lots of college credits from riding a boat around the world.

Things students don't care about: imparting EF coaching, time management, and organizational skills through house-parenting hundreds of teenagers over 15 years

Things students do care about:  I can tell stories about driving a dune buggy in the Sahara desert, running the with bulls in Pamplona, conquering a few marathons and skydiving.

Things students don't care about: teaching explicit writing steps through stepped grammar and structured sentences and paragraphs 

Things students do care about: My dog is pretty cool, he runs the trails with me when I run or ride.  My numerous children are also pretty cool. They play lots of soccer, lacrosse and basketball. They cause me trouble and are sweet most days. 

*This should cover experience, education, and skills, but you can find a  professional resume below, if you like that kind of thing.

Here's also the nitty-gritty:

EDUCATION

• Simmons College; Boston, MA May 2008 Master of Science in Education- Special Education

• University of Sydney; Sydney, Australia September 2003 Master of Education- Literature, Literacy and Drama

• Gordon College; Wenham, MA May 2000 Bachelor of Arts- English Literature

• University of Pittsburgh, Semester-at-Sea Program Sept-Dec 1998 Traveled to countries: Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Israel, Turkey, Italy and Morocco
   

CERTIFICATIONS

•  Professional academic licensure in English 5-12, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

• Teacher of students with Moderate Disabilities 5-12, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

EMPLOYMENT

Landmark High School; Prides Crossing, MA 

• Guidance Counselor (2021-present)

Manage a caseload consisting of 75-100 students across all grade levels. Advise students in post-secondary pursuits. Communicate and cooperate with parents to guide outgoing seniors.

• Language Arts Instructor (2005-present)

Teach grammar, writing and reading comprehension to students with Language-Based Learning Disabilities. Write curriculum and units to engage and enrich across all grade levels. Advise students in students in current social issues. Plan lessons in post-secondary pursuits. Communicate and cooperate accordance with directed I.E.P. goals and study skills.

• Landmark Outreach Instructor (2020-present)

Facilitate graduate course: Written Expressions through Colorado State -Pueblo and Southern New Hampshire Univ. Manage course instruction through Canvas and Brightspace platforms. Provide feedback, guidance, and grading professional development seeking teachers.

• Houseparent (2005-2020)

Supervise and develop life skills programming for 18-27 adolescent boys. Supervise, instruct and manage residential staff. Communicate and work cooperatively with parents and other staff about resident’s status.