Terresa D.

Kepner
45 Litchfield Lane East
Martinsburg, WV 25405
862-201-1975
Personal Email: tdkepner2017@gmail.com
Online Portfolio: http://terresadkepner.weebly.com

Summary

Enthusiastic and experienced educator for all ages, from birth through adult:
o Early Childhood (Kg 2nd) (10.5 years)
o Elementary (3 5) (2.5 years)
o Higher Education (5.5 years)
Strongly developed skills in supervision of classroom teachers, teacher candidates, students, and faculty/staff.
Experience advising both high school and university students, helping them to identify and work toward their goals.
Team player with strong leadership abilities, resilient attitude, and successful cooperative learning and operating strategies.
Demonstrated high achiever with exceptional knowledge of curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, current topics in
education, teacher training, instructional design and technology, multiculturalism, inclusion, best practices, and classroom
management.
Maintains teaching certification in Oklahoma (PK 8) and New Jersey (PK3 8) as well as membership in NAEYC and SECA.
Extensive computer training in the use of instructional technology, including all Microsoft Office programs; online synchronous and
asynchronous communications via Adobe and Pearsons eCollege system as well as SAKAI; various Web 2.0 and 3.0 applications;
online grading programs; and SMART board technology and software.
Experienced in curriculum and course development in higher education, specializing in online and/or hybrid courses as well as
blended and interactive learning and technologies.
Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.

Education

Educational Doctorate (EDD) in Educational Leadership 2016 present

Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction 2006 2010 (ABD)
University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies, Phoenix, Arizona Anticipated completion 2018

Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Instructional Technology 2016

Concentration in Higher Education
Kaplan University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Graduated magna cum laude with 4.0 G.P.A.

Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) 2006

Concentration in Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Graduated cum laude with 3.96 G.P.A.

Completion of Music Certification Requirements 2001

Kean University, Union, New Jersey

Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) 1996

Concentration in Early Childhood Education
Minor in Elementary Education
Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Graduated sigma cum laude with 3.95 G.P.A.

Career History & Accomplishments

Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV 2016 present

Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Early Education
Early Education Specialization Program Coordinator
Academic Advisor
Student-Teaching and Field Placement Supervisor
Courses taught include: language/literacy development, math in early education, fine
and gross motor development/health in early childhood, foundations of early learning,
assessment and observation in early education, teaching young children with
exceptionalities, interactive technology in early education, and child guidance in early
childhood.
Responsible for syllabus and curriculum development for both traditional and hybrid
 courses.
Served as Standard 2 committee/team leader during CAEP accreditation efforts within the
Professional Education Unit Council (PEUC).
Member of Education Preparation Program Council.
Responsible for revision of SPA report for early education endorsement program for
elementary education majors and initial development of SPA report for early education
program majors (Spring 2018).

Kaplan University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2012 - present

Adjunct Faculty, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Emphasis in Early Childhood Development Education
Course Lead for CE220 Health, Safety, & Nutrition of the Young Child
Online instructor of Associates and Bachelor degree courses
Courses taught include: literacy/language development, creative arts (music, drama, art),
health/safety/nutrition of the young child, curriculum planning and curriculum development
(methodology, theory, DAP, best practices).

Essex Regional Educational Services Commission, Fairfield, NJ 2012-2013

Title I teacher (kindergarten through 8th grade)

Kearny Christian Academy, Kearny, NJ 2002-2013

High school English and literature teacher (2008-2013)
English Emersion Camp instructor (Chinese students) (2011-2013)
Computer and technology teacher (2002-2013)
Language arts teacher for 5th / 6th grade (2008-2009)
Professional development presenter / trainer (2005-2013)
Early Childhood Department chair (K Grade 2) (2007-2008)
Drama coach / production director and co-director (2002-2013)
Multi-age classroom, 1st / 2nd grade teacher (2002-2008)
High school choir director (2003-2004. 2009-2010)

Loving Hands Learning Center, Kearny, NJ 2007-2011

Preschool curriculum developer (birth to age 5) (2007-2011)
Co-Director daycare / preschool (birth to age 5) (2007-2010)
Early Childhood Department chairperson (PreK3 PreK4) (2007-2008)

Westfield Public Schools, Westfield, NJ 2000-2001

Certified substitute teacher
K-8 and special education preschool

Muskogee Public Schools, Muskogee, OK 1998-2000

Kindergarten teacher, Thomas Edison Elementary (1999-2000)
Summer training and teaching, Accelerated Reading institute (Summer 1999)
Kindergarten teacher, Benjamin Franklin Science Academy (1998-1999)
Selected to participate in targeted training opportunities in technology, Accelerated
Reading, early childhood education, and Great Expectations

Wagoner Public Schools, Wagoner, OK 1995-1998

Certified substitute teacher, primarily assigned to Wagoner Intermediate school, Grades 4-
5 and Wagoner Middle School (Grades 6-8) (1996-1998)
Student teacher, Wagoner Elementary School (PreK and 3rd Grade) (1995)

Norwood Elementary School, Hulbert, OK

Student teacher (1st grade) and long-term substitute (2nd grade) 1996

Lost City School, Hulbert, OK 1994

Student teacher (kindergarten)

Memberships & Affiliations

Member, NAEYC (2015 present)

Member, SECA (2016 present)
Member, NJAEYC (2015 2016)
Member, NJMEA (Kean University Chapter, 2000-2001)
Member, OEA/NEA (1998-2000)
Member, Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) (NSU Chapter, 1994-1996)
Member, Kappa Delta Pi (NSU Chapter, 1993-1996)
Member, Rho Theta Sigma (NSU Chapter, 1993-1996)
Certifications

State of New Jersey, PK-3 (2005 present)

State of New Jersey, K-12 Music (eligible) (2001 present)
State of New Jersey, K-8 General Education (2000 present)
State of Oklahoma, PK-3 (1996 present)
State of Oklahoma, K-8 Language Arts (1996 1999)

Research Interests

Curriculum and Instruction (Higher Education, Early Childhood Education)

Teacher training in technology
o Mock Action Research project completed for Masters Degree entitled, Training Teachers to Use Technology in Teaching
(completed - 2006)
Current topics in early childhood, elementary, online, and higher / adult education
Classroom management and teacher training
Instructional Design and Technology
Inclusion in Early Childhood and Elementary settings
English-Language Learners (ELLs)
o Working daily with international students at the high school level who came to America to prepare to enter American
universities, in college-prep English and literature classes as well as after school as a personal tutor (2009 to 2013)

Grants, Presentations, & Training Sessions

WV Leaders of Literacy: Campaign for Grade Level Reading Grant (contributor) (July 2017)
Literacy Leaders Conference, Shepherd University (co-presenter)
o Holistic Global Literacy: Bridging the Cultural Gap (April 7, 2017)
General Education Conference, Kaplan University
o Using Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning (June 8, 2016)
Teaching, Innovation, Presence Conference, Kaplan University
o Using Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning (May 23, 2016)
KU Village Conference, Kaplan University (co-presenter)
o Dont be a Teaching Fool! (Oct. 7, 2014)
Teaching, Innovation, Presence Conference, Kaplan University
o Technology Tools for Innovation in the Online Classroom (Sept. 22, 2014)
KU Village Conference, Kaplan University (co-presenter)
o Hitting the Streets: Thoughts on Working on a Virtual (Street) Team
Teacher Training / Ongoing Support Orbund (Sept. 2012 June 2013)
Teacher Training / Ongoing Support Various electronic/online LMS (2005 - 2012)
Teacher Training Loving Hands Daycare Center (monthly, Sept. 2007 June 2009)
Professional Development Kearny Christian Academy (Sept. 2007)
o Writing Lesson Plans/Blooms Taxonomy
Presentation / Academic Interview Passaic County Community College (June 2007)
o Educational Philosophies
Action Research Project Presentation Kearny Christian Academy (June 2006)
o Training Teachers to Use Technology in Education ARP Report
Professional Development TrackMyGrades online grading app (Sept. 2005)

References

Elvira Sanatullova-Allison, Academic Chair

o Shepherd University, Department of Education, Shepherdstown, WV
o (304) 876-5222, EAllison@shepherd.edu

Patti Pelletier, Ed.D., Academic Dean

o Kaplan University, Portland, ME
o (772) 215-4778, PPelletier@kaplan.edu

Jeffrey Bailie, Ed.D., Professor

o Kaplan University, Davenport, IA
o (605) 430-0509, JBailie@kaplan.edu

David Manzo, Vice Principal

o Kearny Christian Academy, 22 Wilson Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
o (201) 998-0788, KCA@kearnychristianacademy.com

Vincent J. Manzo, Assistant Professor of Music Technology & Cognition

o Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA 01609
o (973) 655-7212, VJ@vjmanzo.com