Kendra Stenzel
Garner,NC
Summary
Upbeat experienced educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher/Graduation Coach
Bend-LaPine School District
08.2010 - Current
- Worked at La Pine High School, a rural school of about 500 students for 13 years, occupying such roles as Activities Director and 9th Grade Graduation Coach
- Taught Spanish, World History, World Issues, Psychology, Sociology, Government, and Leadership
- Interacted with a wide variety of learners, notably many students highly affected by generational poverty, substance abuse, as well as community indifference to higher education
- It was an enlightening and impactful position in which I gained immeasurable knowledge and skills needed to provide all learners with a more equitable learning experience.
Student Teacher (Intern)
Wayne Memorial High School
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Master's degree and teacher education program at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor MI, while teaching with a mentor teacher during the day at Wayne Memorial High School
- Wayne Memorial High School is a culturally diverse school of close to 2000 students, many of whom come from economically and systemically disadvantaged backgrounds
- While completing student teaching, I had the pleasure of working with scholars who were in our Spanish 1- AP Language and Culture Courses
- This experience laid the ground work for my philosophy that I still carry today- all students deserve equity in educational access and opportunity, and in order to provide this, we must become unwavering champions for our pupils.
Teacher Assistant, Preschool
Kids 1st Child Development Center
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Worked alongside preschool classroom teachers helping to implement lessons involving cognitive, social, and sensory motor development
- Assisted with students who needed expanded help in self-regulation and processing.
Education
Master's degree in Education- Endorsements in Spanish and History -
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI05.2010
Bachelor's degree in Spanish -
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR03.2007
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Google Docs
- Presentation Skills
- Writing Skills
- Academic Advising
- Presentation skills
- Curriculum development
- Leadership
- Technology Integration
- Learning Strategies
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- Student needs assessment
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Positive Reinforcement
- Critical Thinking
- Skills Development
- Activity Coordination
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Student Support
- Documentation And Reporting
- Positive Learning Environment
- Instructional Design
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Special Needs Students
- Formative Assessment
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Social Development
- Subject matter expertise
- Inclusive Teaching
- Cultural Competency
Certification
- Teaching Certification, Professional Educator License-Oregon, 05/2020-05/2025
- Professional Educator License, North Carolina, 10/2022-06/2027
Additional Information
I currently reside in, and am licensed in the state of Oregon as a Professional Educator with PK-K-12 multi-subject endorsements as well as Specific endorsement in Spanish and Social Studies. I was originally licensed in Michigan, and have recently become licensed in North Carolina. I am planning on relocating to Raleigh, North Carolina at the end of the 2023/2024 academic year. I have 14 years of practical experience teaching Spanish as well as 8.5 years of teaching Social Studies at the high school level. I have close to a year of virtual experience prompted by the COVID19 pandemic, and have extensive familiarity with online learning platforms such as Canvas and Google Classroom as well as video conferencing through Zoom and WebEX.
References
- Scott Olszewski, La Pine High School Principal, La Pine, OR, 541-306-1841, Scott.olszewski@bend.k12.or.us
- Leslie Reif, La Pine High School Assistant Principal, La Pine, OR, 541-280-4534, Leslie.reif@bend.k12.or.us
- Lindsey Warner, La Pine High School Dean of Students/MTSS Coordinator, La Pine, OR, 541-260-8992, Lindsey.warner@bend.k12.or.us
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Classroom Teacher/Graduation Coach
Bend-LaPine School District
08.2010 - Current
Student Teacher (Intern)
Wayne Memorial High School
08.2009 - 05.2010
Teacher Assistant, Preschool
Kids 1st Child Development Center
08.2008 - 06.2009
Master's degree in Education- Endorsements in Spanish and History -
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Bachelor's degree in Spanish -
Oregon State University
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