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THE RESUME OF PATRICIA KINNEE
OBJECTIVE:
My goal is to instill in students a love for literature and learning that will last a lifetime. I will give each student compassion,
respect and encouragement to succeed, as well as challenges to help them grow. By sharing my passion for literature and literacy,
I hope to motivate my students so they too will gain a love of literature, language and of history through lessons that will
carry through beyond their school years.
QUALIFICATIONS:
I hold a Secondary Education Provisional Certificate from the state of Michigan with a major in English and minor in History.
I also hold a Master of Science in Education with a specialization in Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas. I also have
more than 20 years experience in journalism as a writer and a photographer.
EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Education with specialization in Literacy and Learning in the Content Area,
Walden University,
Minneapolis, Minnesota. (2005)
Master of Library and Information Science (six credits completed),
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.
(2003)
Secondary Education Certification,
Saginaw Valley State University, College of Education, University Center, Michigan
(1999-2002)
Bachelor of Arts,
Michigan State University, College of Communication Arts and Sciences, School of Journalism,
East Lansing, Michigan (1981-1983)
EMPLOYMENT:
September 2006 to present
Instructor, Baker College of Port Huron, Port Huron, MI
Taught ENG 101 (Composition I) and ENG 102 (Composition II) at this career-oriented college. Supervisor Dr. Michelle Proctor,
Dean of General Education.
January 2006 -- June 30, 2006
Literacy Specialist, Even Start, Port Huron Area School District, Port Huron MI.
Worked with at-risk families to promote literacy and improve reading and literacy skills. Supervisor: Martha Navarro.
August 2004 -- June 2005
Teacher, Port Huron High School, Port Huron Area School District, Port Huron MI
Taught mainstreamed 9th and 10th grade English and designed lesson plans that integrated technology and implemented authentic
assessment. Supervisor: Principal W. Ron Wollen.
August 2003 -- June 2004
Teacher, Port Huron High School, Port Huron Area School District, Port Huron MI
Taught 9th and 10th Grade English and Resource Room Mathematics. Carried out all duties of regular education and special education
teacher, including IEP meetings. Supervisor: Principal W. Ron Wollen
August 2002 -- June 2003
Media Specialist, Port Huron Northern HS, Port Huron Area School District, Port Huron MI
Trained in media center responsibilities including programming video equipment, use of Dynix cataloging system, bar coding
of items and management of student aides. Supervisor: Principal Joanne Monaghan
August 2000 - January 2002
Permanent Substitute Teacher, Holland Woods Middle School, Port Huron Area School District, Port Huron MI
As long-term substitute teacher, taught English/Language Arts and Reading to sixth through eighth grade Learning Disabled
students. Also taught eighth-grade Mathematics to Learning Disabled and served as the schools building substitute teacher
for all subjects, grades six through eight. Supervisor: Principal David Eppley.
May - June 2000 and May-June 2002
Substitute Teacher, Marysville School District, Marysville MI
Taught English as a long-term substitute teacher, as well as on-call basis in the intermediate school and high school.
October 1998 - April 2000
Teacher, Long-term Substitute, Port Huron Area School District, Port Huron MI
Taught, prepared lesson plans, and performed regular teacher responsibilities in various regular and special education classes
at all grade levels in middle and high schools. Supervisor: Kathy Zito.
December 1987- Present
Freelance Writer
Wrote feature stories for various publications including THE TIMES HERALD and WOMAN'S LIFE magazine.
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCES:
•Read, Write, Think Lesson Plan Evaluator and member of the International Reading Association (current)
•President and Recording Secretary of the International Symphony Orchestra Association of the Port Huron Area (1995-1999)
•Friday Activity Class Instructor at Port Huron South. Recognized with the school's Volunteer Appreciation Award. (1999)
•Photographer with more than 30 years of darkroom experience in color and black and white. Awarded an Honorable Mention
Award in a photography competition sponsored by Kodak.
•Certified as a family literacy specialist in Parents As Teachers family literacy program.
•Girl Scout Troop Leader and volunteer, Michigan Waterways Council of Girl Scouts (1996-1999)
•Member of the Principals Committee, St. Mary Academy, Port Huron (1996-1998)
•Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Also proficient in BlackBoard Electronic Courses, e-learning and
in creating web pages.
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