Kelly E. Hawkins
kehawkins2001@gmail.com
FREELANCE WRITING EXPERIENCE:
The Hark Journal (On-going) (Dec. 2020 - present)
Writer – contributor to this daily free email subscription; the ghost written writing pieces analyze quotes from William Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets and apply them to current life in an inspirational way
50 Things to Know About Being Childfree by Choice (Published May 25, 2021)
Author - my second book; a resource for other women that have chosen to be childfree; uses humor to explain my reasons and those I interviewed for why we wish to not follow the path of motherhood; part of the 50 Things to Know About series published by CZYK Publishing; available on Amazon
50 Things to Know About Being a High School English Teacher (Published Jan. 20, 2021)
Author – my first book; describes my experiences as a teacher and offers suggestions and advice for others in the profession as part of the 50 Things to Know About series published by CZYK Publishing; available on Amazon
FREELANCE NARRATING EXPERIENCE:
50 Things to Know About Being Childfree by Choice (Release date TBA)
Narrator - currently working on recording the narration of my own book; will be available on Audible in the near future
50 Things to Know about Being a High School English Teacher (Released April 1, 2021)
Narrator – recorded the narration of my own book; available on Audible
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Agawam High School, Agawam, MA (Sept. 2002-June 2020)
English Teacher Courses taught: English 9 (College Prep and Honors), English 10 (Language Based, College Prep, and Honors), English 11 (Inclusion, Language Based, and College Prep), English 12 Advanced Placement Literature, ELA Essentials, 21st Century Literature, and Creative Writing
*AHS Writing Center – established a writing center to support students with any type of writing assignments, similar to writing centers found on college campuses (2019)
Elms College, Chicopee, MA (Sept. 2006-May 2007)
Adjunct Professor Co-taught Secondary Curriculum and Secondary Instruction for undergraduate/graduate students majoring in Secondary Education
Enrico Fermi High School, Enfield, CT (Sept. 2001-June 2002)
English Teacher Courses taught: English 9, English 10 Honors, Searching and Writing, and Contemporary Authors
Agawam High School, Agawam, MA (Jan.-May 2001)
Student Teacher Worked closely with my cooperating practitioner to learn how to effectively teach English to four junior classes and one freshman class
Agawam Middle School, Agawam, MA (Oct. 1998-June 2001)
Teacher Assistant Assisted teachers in a fifth grade integrated classroom with various tasks
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Private homes/Agawam Public Library, Agawam, MA/virtual meetings (June 1999-present)
Tutor Work with students of all ages to strengthen reading and writing skills and prepare for exams
Elms College, Chicopee, MA (Sept. 1999-Dec. 2000)
Writing Tutor Worked with undergraduate/graduate students (some ELL) to improve their term papers and other writing assignments
Longmeadow Public Schools, Longmeadow, MA (March-Sept. 1998)
Substitute Teacher Used teachers’ lesson plans to instruct students in grades five through twelve
Bay Path University, Longmeadow, MA (Jan. 1996-May 1998)
Writing and Academic Development Center Tutor Aided fellow students in improving their study habits, preparing for exams, and writing papers
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Agawam High School, Agawam, MA (May 2018)
SEI Endorsement Took and passed the full course to successfully work with ELL students in my classes; learned many helpful techniques to assist ELLs
Bentley University, Waltham, MA (Oct. 2010 and August 2010)
MMSI Advanced Placement Summer Institute and Workshop for English Literature Analyzed all sections of the AP exam; practiced scoring; reviewed sample essays; learned composition strategies/skills for the multiple choice section; discussed literary analysis and explored specific methods for teaching poetry
St. Johnsbury Academy, St. Johnsbury, VT (July 2009)
English Advanced Placement Summer Institute Presented “best practices” with a thematic unit; completed various assignments; worked on final group presentation
Agawam High School, Agawam, MA (2007-2009)
NEASC Curriculum Committee/Follow-up Committee Co-chair Worked closely with co-chair/members of our committee to compile data, collect evidence, and write the accreditation report to prepare for the NEASC visit in the fall of 2008; presented findings to the Agawam School Committee; formed faculty committees; led monthly meetings with group facilitators; wrote the two-year report outlining our progress
Agawam High School, Agawam, MA (2005, 2008, 2012, and 2014)
Cooperating Practitioner Guided and trained four student teachers from Westfield State University and Elms College on a daily basis during their sixteen-week or twelve-week practicum experiences
Agawam High School, Agawam, MA
Mentor (to five new teachers) Attended mentor training program; met with new teachers prior to their first school year; attended the new teacher orientations; filled out meeting logs; helped new colleagues become familiar with Agawam High School and its practices
Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional High School, Southwick, MA (Fall 2005)
Writing to Learn Workshop (co-teacher) Served as a Teacher Consultant for the Western Massachusetts Writing Project (WMWP) and co-taught a workshop to fellow educators in various disciplines about writing techniques
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA (July 2004)
Western Massachusetts Writing Project – Summer Institute Completed personal writing; researched and presented an inquiry project on working with ELL students; crafted a workshop that was presented to colleagues in the institute and later to local teachers
EDUCATION:
Elms College, Chicopee, MA
Degree: Master of Arts in Teaching (May 2003)
Major: Secondary English, CGPA 3.9
Bay Path University, Longmeadow, MA
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (May 1998)
Major: Liberal Studies with an English concentration, CGPA 3.9
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
Major: English (Sept. 1994-Dec. 1995 – transferred)
ACTIVITIES:
Advisor to the Intergenerational Book Club (2018-2020)
Co-advisor to the classes of 2006 and 2009, the As Schools Match Wits team (2006 – 2009), and the Shakespeare Society (2003 – 2006; 2009-2011)
Member of the Superintendent/Faculty Council (2008 – 2010), a scholarship selection committee (2003 – 2008), the Instructional Support Team (2004 – 2005), and the National Honor Society Faculty Council (2003 – 2006)
Assistant Drama Coach (2001)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Guest Speaker at Bay Path University’s Kappa Delta Pi Induction Ceremony (2021)
Nominated to Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (2006 and 2007)
Recipient of the Bay Path University Young Alumna Award (2003)
Recipient of the Bay Path University Faculty Award (1998)
Nominated to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (1998)
Recipient of the Theatre Workshop Award (1998)
Dean’s List Student/Member of Maroon Key (Honor Society) (1996-1998)
Recipient of the Grace and John P. Gaffney Theatre Arts Scholarship (1996 and 1997)
SKILLS:
Communication, (writing, speaking, and listening) adaptability, creativity, leadership, patience, organization, and self-improvement