Curriculum Vitae
Lenise T. Kenney
4816 Green Spring Drive, McLeansville, NC 27301
(336) 558 – 4428 • Lenise_Kenney@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Transforming Pedagogy with Technology – able to use practical and creative instructional technology in
educational approaches – Incorporate technology in curriculum to meet students where they are. Convert content into
formats feasible to provide students with the maximum ability to gain and retain information based on their present level
of performance
Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure – Poised and competent with
demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent teambuilding skills
EDUCATION
NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL & TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY – GREENSBORO, NC
Master of Instructional Technology, Assistive Technology, 2012
Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education, 2008
NC Teaching Licensure, 2009
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO – GREENSBORO, NC
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, 2003
Concentration in Child and Adolescent Development
Second Major in Psychology, 2003
Concentrated Studies in African American and Women Studies
PROFICIENT ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
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Kurzweil 1000 & 3000
Active Studio
Read Please
Dragon Naturally Speaking
Reading Pen
Talking Calculator
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Clicker 5
Tobii Devices
DynaVox Devices
AlphaSmart
Daisy Readers
Jaws
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Speech Recognition Software
Movie and Podcast Production
Various Low Technology
Devices
IntelliTools Software
Victor Reader
PROFICIENT INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
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Interactive White Boards/SmartBoards
iMovie
Audacity
Varies Interactive Software
Interactive Websites
Educational Animation
Educational Gaming
Pencast
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Skype
Moodle
Blackboard
Google apps
Clicker/Learning Response System
Several Educational iPad applications
Document Cameras
Web Cameras
Curriculum Vitae
Lenise T. Kenney
4816 Green Spring Drive, McLeansville, NC 27301
(336) 558 – 4428 • Lenise_Kenney@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMMUNICATION: REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS/TECHNOLOGY
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Prepare and maintain individualized education plans for 30+ students in collaboration with teachers, parents and
administration.
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Constructed a document camera from scratch using a web-camera
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Conduct hands on group safety training sessions with local senior citizen ministry
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Presented group training sessions on workplace assistive technology in Sanford NC
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Conduct training sessions for pre service and in service teachers on classroom techniques utilizing high and low
assistive technologies
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Participate in Midwest Conference to teach educators
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Facilitated psycho-educational group sessions
MANAGEMENT: LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION
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Differentiated instruction to meet student needs:
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Movie and Podcast production
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Instructional videos to describe the use of devices
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Training and Collaboration
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Conducted short-term interviews for clients receiving life skills training
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Trained new employees
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Instructed unity activities for adults receiving life skills training
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Research Opportunities
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Conducted interviews of college students and parents
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Served as a confederate in research experiments
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Filmed children in experimental situations
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Provided leadership in the absence of the manager
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Provided information to students and visitors about UNC-Greensboro’s campus
DETAIL MASTERY & ORGANIZATION
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Wrote grant proposals
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Manage all aspects of day-to-day operations such as:
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Maintained equipment and service for databases
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Re-categorized NCATP library
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Maintain accurate records of students’ individual educational program
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY – Greensboro, NC
Adjunct Professor, Assistive Technology, August – Present
Deliver instruction on assistive technology integration to pre-service teachers. Develop educational technology
curriculum for delivery of classroom and online coursework. Research new and innovative applications in the areas of
assistive and instructional technology. Inspire students to integrate technology into daily classroom activities.
Restructure student attitudes regarding purpose and uses of technology in the classroom.
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Curriculum Vitae
Lenise T. Kenney
4816 Green Spring Drive, McLeansville, NC 27301
(336) 558 – 4428 • Lenise_Kenney@yahoo.com
GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS – Greensboro, NC
LD Resource Teacher/Case Manager, December 2005 - Present
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each student. Collaborate with parents, community agencies, and
co-workers to develop individualized education plans for students with disabilities.
GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS – Greensboro, NC
Twilight LD Resource Teacher, January 2008 - May 2008
Provided students with disabilities with small group instruction to address their specified academic and
functional goals
MOSES CONE HEALTH SYSTEM – Greensboro, NC
Mental Health Technician, October 2004 - September 2005
Facilitated psycho-educational group sessions to assist patient with personal and professional concerns.
Deescalated patient conflicts and performed basic medical procedures such as CPR, EKGs and CBGs.
WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER OF GREENSBORO
Student Intern May 2003 – August 2003
Assisted with the New Choices program by determining eligibility for educational funding, conducting shortterm goal interviews and evaluating client progress
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA – GREENSBORO
Research Assistant, Department of Psychology, August 1999 – May 2001
Conducted 100 interviews of college students and parents and coded interview data. Served as a confederate and
filmed children in research experiments.
LEADERSHIP
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY
eCoach, October 2011 - Present
Mentor school staff as they integrate technology into through classrooms – specializing in Web 2.0 tools; Provide
assistive technology alternatives to struggling students and their families; First response for instructional technology
concerns; Develop lesson plans and modules that incorporate technology into curriculum;
DUDLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Exceptional Children’s Freshmen Team Leader, August 2009 – Present
Served as a liaison between administrators, general education staff and the exceptional children’s department regarding
issues related activities and events dedicated to freshmen students; Worked with the exceptional children’s staff to help
keep all records in compliance; Created forms and documents to facilitate easy of data collection for exceptional
children’s staff that were used district – wide.
UNIVERSITY STUDIES, UNCG
Peer Academic Leader, January 2002 – January 2003
Assisted teaching a freshmen level class; Designed lesson plans; Managed attendance records; Tutored courses in
Psychology, Statistics and African American Studies; and Aided students in the brainstorming process for papers
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Curriculum Vitae
Lenise T. Kenney
4816 Green Spring Drive, McLeansville, NC 27301
(336) 558 – 4428 • Lenise_Kenney@yahoo.com
UNIVERSITY AMBASSADOR, UNCG
Conference Committee Chair, November 2001 – May 2003
Served on membership and executive boards; Provided prospective students tours and information about the college
experience, Supervised peers, Planned and implemented fund raisers, Resolved internal complaints, Elected member of
the year 2002 and 2003
PRESENTATIONS
High and Low Technology for the K-12 Classroom
Interactive Whiteboards as an educational tool
Building Relationships with Parents of Exceptional Children
Math Strategies for Exceptional Children
Writing Individualized Education Programs for Exceptional Children Transitioning to High School
Digital Storytelling
Co-Teaching in High School Math Classes
Tutorial on Texas Instrument Calculators
How to Create Math Comics Strips
Differentiating Instruction in Co-Taught Settings
DOCUMENTS CREATED
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General Educator Input Form For Out of State Transfers
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General Educator Input Form Determining Eligibility For Services with the Exceptional Children’s Program
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General Educator Input Form To Determine Students Present Level of Academic Performance
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General Educator Input Forms For Re-evaluations
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Teacher Input Forms for Progress Notes
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Progress Summary Forms
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Exceptional Children’s Guide for Middle School Recruitment Diagram
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