Kathleen Renard

http://kathleenrenard.weebly.com

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

William Byrd High School Vinton, VA August 2005 present

English Teacher
Develop, write and teach lesson plans for English 9-12, general level, college bound
and pre-AP
Utilize the four cs to prepare 21st Century Lessons: communication, collaboration,
creativity and critical thinking
Create classroom materials on topics including literature, writing and grammar
Build units and curriculum, write tests and quizzes, and create and grade
assessments
Analyze data from student assessments to track progress and limitations in
relationship to reading and writing skills
Utilize Blackboard and other technology in the classroom to instruct and
communicate with students and parents
Collaborate with other teachers about strategies and curriculum developments
Co-teach with different teachers to efficiently differentiate instruction for all
students
Contribute to a positive school and community climate

Yearbook Adviser August 2014-

present
Received a First Place VHSL ranking 2015
Oversee creation, design and execution of the school yearbook with the members of
the class
Instructed students on online design program, journalism ethics, photography
techniques and interviewing strategies
Create advertisements for both businesses and seniors
Manage plant deadlines in a timely and organized fashion
Market the book to students, companies and parents
o Increased sales from 2014 to 2015 by 5o books

Forensics Coach 2012-

2014

Senior Class Sponsor 2006-2008; 2009-

2011
Planned, organized and executed senior class events and fundraisers
o Organized the Powderpuff football games
o Organized male beauty pageants, checking for tasteful and appropriate
humor
o Organized Honors Banquets for 300 people with a keynote speaker
o Planned graduation exercises for 300 students, faculty and administration

EDUCATION

Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH June 2001 Dec.

2004
 Bachelor of Sciences in Integrated Language Arts Adolescent and Young Adult
Education
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Cumulative GPA: 3.8 Content Area GPA: 4.0
Deans List (nine semesters and three semesters)