Krystyne Kennedy

16 Valley Vale Drive, Old Bridge NJ 08857

Cell: 732 632 7971
Kenned32@gmail.com

Objective
Seeking a position teaching biology or general science in middle or high school in an innovative
way combining creativity and current methodology.

Education
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), Ewing, NJ, August 2014
Masters of Arts in Education for Secondary Education in Biology
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), Ewing, NJ, May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Womens and Gender Studies

Certifications
CEAS August 2014
Praxis February 2014
Harassment Intimidation and Bullying Training Completed October 2013
Substitute Teaching Certified Middlesex County

Teaching Experience
Internship II Hamilton High School East, Hamilton, NJ January-May 2014
Grade 9/10 College Preparatory Biology and Grade 12 Marine Biology
Facilitated lessons and labs 6 periods a day for 120 students using cooperative learning,
differentiated instruction, and inquiry
Collaborated with an interpreter to design lessons for a hearing impaired student so he
would receive the same education as his colleagues
Implemented lessons designed around audio, visual, and kinesthetic learning
Created authentic assessments in order to measure students learning in the context of real-
world applications

Internship I Trenton Central High School, Trenton, NJ September- December 2013
Grade 10 College Preparatory and Honors Biology
Designed and instructed a one-week unit on population ecology in an urban community
Performed 2 inquiry-based labs that enabled students to create individual meaning of
previously not-covered concepts of the own
Observed and implemented various examples of effective classroom management which
alleviated behavior issues and increased student participation

The Franklin Institute, Experiential Workshops Intern, Philadelphia PA, Spring 2013
Facilitated inquiry based labs and dissections for groups of up to sixty 3rd 12
th
graders or
thirty Pre-K students in a museum workshop/classroom environment
Collaborated with teachers and a museums program team in the creation of new labs and
designs of summer programs
Guided students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds through 45 minute labs based
upon exploration and informal learning

Youth and Volunteer Experience
Old Bridge Parks and Recreation, Counselor and Lead Counselor, Old Bridge, NJ Summers
2006-2012
Supervised children grades kindergarten-8
th
grade in completing fun and creative
activities in a Day-Camp setting
Resolved minor conflicts among students attending the camp
Managed and oversaw the well-being of students on a school bus and on various trips
Alternative Break Club, Vice President of Administration, Ewing, NJ, Fall 2010-Spring 2013
Created historian chair that would document the clubs legacy and a binder of records to
pass onto the future Executive Board
Revised the constitution of the club for a stronger electoral process
Volunteered over 120 hours in diverse neighborhoods rebuilding houses in New Orleans
during service trips with AmeriCorps representatives

Work Experience
Chilis Restaurant Waitress & Bartender West Windsor, NJ, May 2012-present
Friendlys Restaurant Waitress Old Bridge, NJ August 2006 December 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Powerschool, SMARTBoard