KERRI PENFORD
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
CONTACT
As a student-centred teacher, I believe in fostering strong relationships
with students through empathy and understanding. I build the foundation Calgary, Alberta
for confident learners by instilling a passion for learning and curiosity in the
world. I develop lessons that engage my students through inquiry and Phone: 403 - 966 - 3733
collaboration, while making connections to the real world. Using a
Universal Design for Learning approach, I am able to differentiate my Email:
classroom, lessons, and assessments to meet diverse needs. [email protected]
EDUCATION ePortfolio: https://eportfolio
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY - WERKLUND SCHOOL OF kp.weebly.com/
Bachelor of Education 2017 - 2019
Early Childhood Education Specialization
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA OKANAGAN PROFESSIONAL
Bachelor of Management 2017 - 2019 DEVELOPMENT
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Substitute Teachers Roles
WOODLANDS SCHOOL Nov 2018 - Dec 2018 and Responsibilities
Kindergarten Practicum Teacher
Early Intervention
Engaged students in curriculum using inquiry and whole body
movement Negative Behaviours
Designed and delivered Physical Education lessons to develop
students gross-motor skills and introduced them to basic Digital Skills in the
concepts Classroom
Utilized provocations to elicit student learning and start
meaningful discussion Classroom Management
Grade 2 Practicum Teacher
Inclusive Classrooms
Developed a strong rapport with students based on mutual
respect and trust
Prepared thorough lessons that met program requirements
CERTIFICATIONS
and differentiated for a range of learning abilities
Used a student-led inquiry based approach to complete the
Alberta Family Wellness
2018 Beakerhead Challenge
> Brain Story Certification
CAPTAIN JOHN PALLISER SCHOOL
Kindergarten Practicum Teacher Mar 2018 - Apr 2018 Canadian Red Cross
Planned and implemented inquiry based lessons that > Standard First Aid & CPR
explored the Kindergarten curriculum in a Montessori setting Lvl C
Implemented the ‘I am Unique’ social studies unit and
Foothills Academy
developed understanding and emerging literacy skills through
> Inside Learning Disabilities
a ‘Spring’ unit
Created strong relationships with students and staff
KERRI PENFORD
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL
TEACHING EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
RUNDLE COLLEGE JR/SR HIGH & WILDWOOD SCHOOL VOLUNTEER
Grade K - 12 Practicum Teacher Oct 2017 EXPERIENCE
Observed a wide range of teaching and classroom
management strategies established in kindergarten to grade Taradale School
twelve classrooms that facilitate a successful learning > FIeld Trip Volunteer
environment
Critically observed a variety of teaching strategies and inquired Calgary Bridge Foundation
about the teaching philosophies of teachers across all grade for Youth
levels and subjects. > Bridge Club Volunteer
RELATED EXPERIENCE
AWARDS
BARR ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Project Assistant 2017 - Present Mary Shkuratoff Bursary
Assisting a project team to maintain compliance with safety
standards and regulations, by issuing safe work permits, Jason Lang Scholarship
entering data, and filing correspondence
Coordinating communications, meetings, and events between
INTERESTS
project team members and clients
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist 2012 - 2017 Outdoor Activities
General office duties: organizing & scheduling appointments,
inventory management, booking travel, reconciling expenses, Travelling
and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
Office coordination: registering and planning for local Cooking
conferences, organizing and executing internal/external
events, planning volunteer opportunities with local charities. Non-competitive Sports
TEACHING ACROSS BORDERS - HAMBURG, GERMANY
Schule Max-Eicholz-Ring Sept - Nov 2018
Observed and participated in a Grade 2 bilingual classroom. PERSONAL SKILLS
Collaborated with teachers to plan and instruct individual
Reliable and professional
lessons, and worked with individual students and small groups
on English language skills.
Organized
Experienced an entirely different education system and
compared to Canadian pedagogy.
Creative Problem Solver
CALGARY BRIDGE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH
Bridge Club Program Facilitator 2017 - 2018 Team player
Created and facilitated lesson plans that are culturally
sensitive and focus on social-emotional learning Fast learner
competencies
Actively participated in activities with youth throughout the
classroom, gymnasium, outdoor, and housing complex spaces
