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Kerrie Pelenytschka

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Dynamic educator with a strong background in curriculum design and effective classroom management. Skilled in facilitating student inquiry and cultivating a supportive learning environment. Committed to ensuring all students succeed academically through innovative teaching methods.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Lower School Science Teacher

All Saints' Episcopal Day School
08.2003 - Current
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
  • Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.

4th Grade Classroom Teacher

The Tesseract School
08.1998 - 05.2003
  • Mentored new teachers on best practices for curriculum development and classroom management techniques.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning community.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring academic success for each student.

5th Grade Classroom Teacher

St. Josaphat School
08.1995 - 05.1997
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners, ensuring that all students made progress toward academic goals.
  • Assessed student progress using various formative and summative assessment tools, allowing for timely intervention when necessary to promote success.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

National-Louis University
Evanston, IL
08-1995

Vocation - Paralegal Studies

Denver Paralegal Institute
Denver, CO
05-1989

Bachelor of Science - Commercial Recreation

University of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
05-1987

Skills

  • Facilitating student inquiry
  • Effective classroom management
  • Educational planning
  • Enhancing student interaction
  • Flexible teaching methods
  • Curriculum design
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Student-centered teaching methods

Timeline

Lower School Science Teacher

All Saints' Episcopal Day School
08.2003 - Current

4th Grade Classroom Teacher

The Tesseract School
08.1998 - 05.2003

5th Grade Classroom Teacher

St. Josaphat School
08.1995 - 05.1997

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

National-Louis University

Vocation - Paralegal Studies

Denver Paralegal Institute

Bachelor of Science - Commercial Recreation

University of Colorado

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