1. Kenneth W. Hodges
108 Robinson St.
Auburndale, FL 33823-3508
knnthhdgs@aol.com (personal)
Home: (863) 967-4581; Cell: (863) 412-7649
EDUCATION
Doctor of Education, Teacher Leadership
Emphasis in Exceptional Student Education
Completed September 2015
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Lesson Study Facilitator July 2013 - Present
Polk County School Board, Bartow, FL
Learning Focused Strategies Day 1 – 4 Certified Trainer May 2010
Polk County School Board, Bartow, FL
Master of Education, Elementary Education December 2008
Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL
Masters Action Project: First Grade Thematic Mathematics Curriculum Development
Rafiki Foundation, Inc.
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Finance Concentration) December 1994
Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL
Associate of Arts Degree, Business Administration July 1992
Polk Community College, Winter Haven, FL
AREAS OF CERTIFICATION July 2015 – June 2020
Florida Department of Education, Professional Teaching Certificate
Business Education (grades 6 – 12)
Exceptional Student Education (grades K – 12)
Elementary Education (grades K – 6)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Curriculum Specialist/Academic Intervention Facilitator (AIF)
(Highly Effective Rated)
August 2007 – 2013
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Polk County School Board, Lake Alfred, FL
 Conducted professional development training for faculty and staff
 Modeled effective instructional practices and lessons
 Promoted the implementation with fidelity an appropriate rigorous program of instruction
 Infused the use of educational technology in instruction
 Facilitated Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) / Lesson Study
 Supported teachers use of scientifically-based curriculum and instructional methods
 Analyzed student data
 Made recommendations to improve student performance
 Mentored new teachers
 Maintained professional relationships with fellow teachers, administrators, parents, district-
personnel
 Trained in Clinical Supervision for Teachers

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE (continued)
ESE Classroom Teacher
(Highly Effective Rated)
August 2007 – August 2009
August 2013 – Present
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Polk County School Board, Lake Alfred, FL
 100% of my students mastered their Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals/objectives
 85% of my students made learning gains as measured by the Brigance Inventory of Early
Development II or the Communication Matrix
 Taught ESE students with significant cognitive disabilities
 Prepared Language Arts/Reading curriculum targeting Florida Sunshine State Standard Access
Points
 Selected supplemental Reading and Language Arts curriculum components to enhance student
learning
 Prepared lesson plans and lectures, as well as create relevant, challenging assignments for
students
 Taught and facilitated continued development of student’s daily living, independent functioning,
social, and personal care skills
 Assessed student performance to ensure learning gains (e.g., state alternate assessment, Brigance,
Communication Matrix, Murdoch Task Analysis)
 Maintained and analyzed related student data
 Served as Adult Transition Facilitator, department head, and curriculum department head
 Facilitated Lesson Study professional development activities (school wide)
 Trained on Writing Quality Individual Education Plans (IEP) for the school district
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Human Resources Corporate/Management Positions April 1995 – September 2005
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Corporate Office, Lakeland, FL
 Managed Corporate Employment Office
 Held positions of Compensation Specialist and Assistant Payroll Manager
 Participated on corporate cross-functional Human Resources Project Teams
 Utilized project management protocols to complete Human Resource project initiatives
 Managed departmental associates
Adjunct Instructor January 2009 - Present
Southeastern University, College of Education
Lakeland, FL
 Wrote new graduate and undergraduate courses
 Supervised interns while placed in local schools
 Taught on-line courses

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MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Solicited and obtained approximately $8,000 from local businesses to fund our school’s Prom
 Served as department chair for the past five years
 Collaborated with elementary grade level teachers in writing standards-based reading lesson plans
using research-based teaching and learning strategies
 Developed and implemented a Moodle course integrating teacher resources into one location
 Facilitated professional learning communities (PLCs) for all grade levels
 Facilitated three lesson study cycles for each grade cluster throughout the school
 Coordinated and facilitated monthly parent meetings to build parent capacity on educational
topics such as Sunshine State Standard Access Points, Curriculum Programs, Communication,
and Behavior Management
PRESENTATIONS / PUBLICATIONS
Hodges, K. (2015). Evaluation of a Kinesthetic-Based Reading Program for Disabled Students. Doctoral
dissertation.
Hodges, K. (2010). How to Create Detailed Lesson Plans Using Selected Learning Focused Strategies.
Presented to the faculty of Karen M. Siegel Academy, Lake Alfred, FL.
Hodges, K., King, J., Williams, D. (2008). Mathematics Curriculum Development Practicum for Rafiki
Foundation, Inc. Presented to the Southeastern University Faculty and Rafiki Foundation, Lakeland, FL.
Hodges, K., Swindle, D. (2010). Don’t Throw the Baby Out with the Bath Water. Presentation to the
Florida Chapter of the Council of Exceptional Children during breakout session at state-wide convention.
Clearwater, FL.
Hodges, K. (2008). Southeastern University Graduate Hooding Ceremony – Outstanding Graduate
Student Achievement Award Presentation. Spoke at hooding ceremony by providing a reflection of the
Graduate Elementary Education program and its impact on my life.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating Systems: Windows 365/Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/98
Educational Software: Smart Board Notebook, Blackboard, BoardMaker, Excent, Moodle
Other Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 Kappa Delta Pi August 2007 - 2009
 Polk Education Association (PEA) July 2007 - Present
 Notary Public (State of Florida) Commission expires January 2018

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HONORS/AWARDS
Teacher of the Year, Karen M. Siegel Academy 2014-2015 School Year
Alumni Web Profile – Southeastern University (www.seu.edu)
One of the rotating featured alumni profile on university’s website
Outstanding Education Graduate Student, Southeastern University
 Awarded to one graduate student in recognition of outstanding
performance in the graduate elementary education program.
October 2010
December 2008
American Legion School Award, Auburndale Senior High School
 Awarded to one male and female senior in recognition of outstanding
demonstration of character and leadership skills
June 1990
REFERENCES
Academic
Ms. Patty LeBlanc, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Southeastern University
College of Education
1000 Longfellow Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 667-5000
pbleblanc@seuniversity.edu
Ms. Janet Deck, Ed.D.
Chair
Southeastern University
College of Education
1000 Longfellow Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 667-5000
jldeck@seuniversity.edu
Professional
Ms. Donna Swindle
Principal
Karen M. Siegel Academy
935 Evenhouse Road
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
donna.swindle@polk-fl.net
Ms. Lynn Dwyer
Corporate Distribution Administration Manager
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
PO Box 407
Lakeland, FL 33801-0407
(863) 688-1188 ext. 32566
lynn.dwyer@publix.com