Kennedy L.

Cosman
3682 Route 845 Kingston, NB~ (506) 644-8149 ~ Kennedycosman@gmail.com

SKILLS & ABILITIES

I am an outgoing, honest, and patient individual who is energetic and a positive team player. I learn quickly and enjoy
working in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION
 August 2017 to June 2018 St. Thomas University – Fredericton, NB
Bachelor of Education
 September 2016 to April 2017 University of New Brunswick – Fredericton, NB
Bachelor of Arts Graduate (Sociology & English)
 January to June 2016 Anglia Ruskin University – Cambridge, UK
Study Abroad Program – Humanities
 September 2013 to Dec 2016 University of New Brunswick – Saint John, NB
Bachelor of Arts
 2009 to 2013 Hampton High School – Hampton, NB
Academic Program – Honours Graduate 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
 Oct - Dec 2017 Anglophone School District South- Saint John, NB
Teacher Candidate - during my first practicum of my Bachelor of Education program I was placed in a Grade two
classroom at Saint Rose School. I designed, organized and taught a variety of lessons that connected to the New
Brunswick Curriculum.

 Spring & Summer 2017 Boys and Girls Club – Saint John, NB
Summer Program Leader – led the Youth Leadership Program for youth aged 12+ that focused on 5 pillars:
Service Learning, Leadership Training, Leadership Practice, Educational Trips, and Outdoor Fun. My role as
Leader included planning a creative, engaging, safe and fun environment; being a positive role model for
participants; liaising with parents and guardians.

Spring Afterschool Program Group Leader – assisted Program Manager in the development and implementation
of engaging and age appropriate activities for children ages 5-12; creating a safe and fun environment; being a
positive role model for students; liaising with parents and guardians.

 Sept 2016 to April 2017 Boys and Girls Club – Fredericton, NB

Afterschool Program Group Leader – assisted Program Manager in the development and implementation of
engaging and age appropriate activities for children ages 5-10; creating a safe and fun environment; being a
positive role model for students; liaising with parents and guardians.

 Summer 2016 Boys and Girls Club – Saint John, NB

Day Camp Leader – responsibilities included creating an active, fun, and safe environment for youth ages 5-12.

 July 2015 to Jan 2016 Nick Nicolle Community Center – Saint John, NB
Afterschool and Evening Program Leader - during the academic year and as a full time Summer Program
Playground Leader with students aged 5 – 15 years.

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 Kennedy L. Cosman
3682 Route 845 Kingston, NB~ (506) 644-8149 ~ Kennedycosman@gmail.com

 Summer 2014 Hampton Alliance for Lifelong Learning – Hampton, NB

Youth Coordinator – planned educational and developmentally appropriate activities for preschoolers.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
 St. Thomas University BEd Program Social Committee
 Opal Fredericton – Mentoring program for young people with intellectual and development delays
 UNB Promise Program – Reading Buddy/Mentor for Elementary school students
 Hampton Elementary School – Girl’s Group Mentor
 Kingston Baptist Church – Vacation Bible School Primary Class Teacher

AWARDS

 Hampton High School: Spirit Award Winner – 2012 & 2013

 MVP Ladies Hockey Team – 2013
 National Student Leadership Conference Representative – September 2011
 Guiding Canada: Canada Cord Award – December 2011
 Freeman Patterson Award for Citizenship – June 2009
 Run for the Cure Certificate of Merit – Atlantic Chapter for Youngest Team Captain – 2008

CERTIFICATES

 Project Wet Canada- 2018

 Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers -2018
 ISTE Certified- 2017
 High Five 360 Training – 2017
 First Aid and CPR: Certified until 2018

OTHER EXPERIENCE

 AIM Workshop: Pedagogies for French Second Language Learners.

 Pride in Education Workshop: Creating inclusive schools for LBGTQ youth, staff, families and allies.
 Part-time Childcare: caring for small children requires a great deal of energy & patience, while keeping a focus on
safety the entire time. There are many families I work for when needed who trust me with caring for the most
important people in their lives.
 Hampton High School Student Representative Council (SRC) – Secretary 2012 & 2013
 Athletics: Volleyball, Hockey, Water Sports (Single Ski, Wake & Knee-boarding, Swimming), Skiing, & Hiking

REFFERENCES

Rachel Malone Teacher at Saint Rose Elementary School, Saint John NB, (506) 658-5364,
rachel.malone@nbed.nb.ca

Della Webster STU Field Placement Supervisor, Saint John NB, (506) 343-7392, webstdel@nbnet.nb.ca

Amanda Downey Program Director of Saint John Boys and Girls Club, Saint John NB, (506) 634-2011 ext.232,
Amanda.downey@sjclub.ca

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