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Donal Kennedy

Donal Kennedy

English Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Educational Leader

  • Education

    • Cal-State Long Beach University

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      B.A Journalism

      Studied, practiced and mastered all elements of journalism, P.R, marketing and communications strategies.National University - California Teaching Credential

    • University of Southern California

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      Masters in Professional Writing, Screenwriting Emphasis Screenwriting

      in Professional Writing/Screenwriting Emphasis.Mastered all elements and genres of writing - fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting. Wrote and work-shopped several screenplays.Held meetings with production companies regarding development of screenplays.

    • University of Southern California

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      MPW Screenwriting

      Activities and Societies: Wrote screenplays and short stories while developing my writing craft, becoming well-versed in all aspects and genres of writing.

    • National University

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      Master's Degree Secondary Education and Teaching

    • California State University, Los Angeles

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      Master’s Degree Educational Leadership and Administration, General

  • Experience

    • Central Texas College Navy

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1995
      English Instructor

      Instructed university-level composition, literature, and critical thinking courses aboard U.S. Navy ships while deployed at sea. Coordinated logistics for getting equipment and materials on and off ship. Traveled the globe while teaching.

    • L.A. WEEKLY Newspaper

      Sept 1990 - Aug 1995
      WRITER

      Researched, wrote and edited articles. Extensive interviewing and interaction with politicians, police and the public.Collaborated with editorial team on content, and direction.Actively engaged with fellow media members and associations.Developed working relationships with: politicians, police, lobbyists and community members.Developed understanding of political and lobbying process.

    • Central Texas College

      Sept 1993 - Jun 2007
      English Instructor

      English InstructorInstructed University-level composition, literature, and critical thinking courses aboard U.S Navy ships while deployed at sea. Coordinated logistics for getting equipment and materials on and off ship.Traveled the globe while teaching.

    • Compton Community College

      Sept 1997 - Sept 2007

      Instructed various levels of English, including composition, literature, and criticalthinking.Participated in development and revision of curriculum in department and college committees and in professional development activities. Actively tied composition, rhetoric and developmental writing courses to mandatory writing lab instruction and activities. 90221 Instructed various levels of English - Critical thinking, composition and literature.

      • English Instructor

        Sept 1997 - Sept 2007

      • English Instructor

        Sept 1997 - Sept 2006

    • Los Angeles Unified School District

      Aug 2018 - now

      Provide leadership, instructional and curriculum support to teachers and staff. Provide cognitive coaching to help build capacity within school sites. Educational LeadershipProgram DevelopmentCommunity OutreachCurriculum DevelopmentIntervention strategistProfessional Development

      • CTE and Career Pathways Coordinator

        Aug 2019 - now

      • Instructional Specialist, Instructional Coach

        Aug 2018 - now

      • Instructional Specialist/Instructional Coach

        Aug 2018 - now

      • Educator

        Aug 1995 - now

      • Instructional Specialist/Instructional Coach

        Aug 2018 - Sept 2019

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Administrative Services Credential

      Commission on Teacher Credentialing

    • California Real Estate Salesperson License

      California Department of Real Estate

    • California Teaching Credential

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer, beach, river clean up, education

      Issued by Heal the Bay
      Heal the BayAssociated with Donal Kennedy