Matthew Kennedy

Matthew Kennedy

Math Teacher, Broad Ripple High School

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Professor Of Mathematics/InMATYC President

  • Education

    • Ball State University

      1999 - 2003
      Bachelors Secondary Mathematics Education

      Activities and Societies: Delta Gamma Iota Fraternity, Golden Key International Honour Society, Sigma Zeta Math and Science Honorary, Kappa Delta Pi Education Honorary, Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honorary, Undergraduate Student Advisory Council - Dept. of Mathematics Participant in a pilot study-abroad program in Limerick, Ireland in Spring 2003.

    • Ball State University

      2008 - 2011
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Mathematics Education (Secondary)

      Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistant

  • Experience

    • Indianapolis Public Schools

      Jan 2004 - Jun 2005
      Math Teacher, Broad Ripple High School

      Taught Algebra I, GQE Problem Solving, volunteered as assistant coach of football team, served as chairman of interview committee for administrative positions.

    • Jarrett Engineering

      Jun 2005 - Aug 2007
      Mechanical Detailer

      UniGraphics, AutoCad, contract work with Rolls-Royce plant.

    • INDIANAPOLIS METROPOLITAN HIGH SCH SCHOOL DISTRICT

      Aug 2007 - Dec 2008
      Freshman Advisor, QR Specialist

      I work at a charter school in Indianapolis. I advise 12-17 students directly as they progress through graduation requirements for the state of Indiana. I am also the math teacher for the entire freshman class of roughly 80 students.

    • Goodwill Industries

      Jan 2009 - Jun 2010
      ABE/GED Instructor

      Teaching basic skills to adults in preparation for the GED exam.

    • Indiana Math and Science Academy North

      Jan 2009 - Jul 2012
      Mathematics Department Chairman, Math Teacher, Math Club Coach

      Chairman responsibilities include managing club activities, assisting with administration of standardized tests, and promoting use of technology in mathematics education. Currently teaching Algebra I, Algebra II, ECA Enrichment, and SAT/ACT Preparation courses. Have also taught 6th grade, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus. Served as Coach of HS Math Club and facilitated student participation in Math League tests, the American Mathematics Competition, and Math Counts contests.

    • Ivy Tech Community College

      Jan 2012 - now

      Course Coordinator for Calculus I (Indianapolis campus)Course Mentor for IvyOnline Calculus I,II and Technical Calculus I,II coursesCourse Co-Developer for IvyOnline Calculus I,IIInstructor for Quantitative Reasoning, Finite Mathematics, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Brief Calculus I, Calculus I, Calculus II (In-Person, Hybrid, and Online modalities)Current President of InMATYC (Indiana Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges)Member and Affiliate Delegate for AMATYC (American Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges) Show less

      • Associate Professor of Mathematics

        Aug 2022 - now
      • Assistant Professor Of Mathematics

        May 2018 - Aug 2022
      • Instructor of Mathematics

        Jul 2016 - May 2018
      • Adjunct Mathematics Instructor

        Jan 2012 - Jul 2016
    • Metropolitan School District of Pike Township

      Jul 2012 - Jul 2016
      Mathematics Teacher

      Teach Core 40 mathematics courses to at-risk students for Pike Township schools. Develop alternative curriculum, motivate students with a variety of educational challenges, collaborate with faculty to resolve barriers to student engagement with content.

  • Licenses & Certifications