DEANNA SCHENIMAN
Sundridge,ON
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate educator, skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Strong desire to establish community with students, colleagues and parents. Committed to excellence in both her professional and personal life.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Orillia Christian School
Orillia, ON
05.2016 - 06.2024
- Worked one on one with students, providing academic support in multiple subjects
- Worked alongside parents and teachers to create learning goals for individual students
- Created, maintained and updated IEPS, records and student funding documentation
- Organized and facilitated IPRC meetings.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Orillia Christian School
Orillia, ON
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Worked one on one with students, providing academic support in multiple subjects
- Worked alongside parents and teachers to create learning goals for individual students
- Created, maintained and updated IEPS, records and student funding documentation
- Organized and facilitated IPRC meetings.
Classroom Teacher (Grades 1-4)
Orillia Christian School
Orillia, ON
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Created and instructed lessons in large and small group settings using Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools curriculum and the Ontario curriculum
- Used ministry documents (i.e
- Growing Success) to evaluate and assess student work according to the curriculum expectations
- Drafted and revised term report cards
- Applied appropriate classroom management strategies to maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
- Maintained on-going communication with parents and administration regarding student behaviour and academics.
Administrative Assistant
Unity Christian High School
Barrie, ON
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Duties included: reporting to the principal, answering phones, scheduling appointments, organizing and filing records, recording attendance on Maplewood, uploading student information and course information to ONSIS, as well as greeting and welcoming students, staff and parents
- Directly reporting and liaising with the Principal, teachers and staff at the school
- Responsible for administrative duties such as: communicating with students, staff and parents, organizing and filing student records, recording attendance on Maplewood, and uploading student and course information to ONSIS.
Supply Teacher
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Oversaw and managed students at various grade levels (K-6)
- Independently teaching pre-planned lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Dean’s Honour List), 5-Year Concurrent Program -
Redeemer University College
06.2014
Bachelor of Arts (Dean’s Honour List) - History
Redeemer University College
06.2013
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Superior internal and external interpersonal skills
- Learns quickly and actively adapts to change
- Works well as a team or independently
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Strong critical thinking skills that lead to effective planning and goal setting
- Strong ability to deescalate problems and demonstrate high levels of patience when aiding in conflict resolution
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively and efficiently
- Comfortable and efficient with various digital platforms
Qualifications and Professional Development
- Red Cross First Aid Certification - 09/01/23
- Reading Simplified - 03/01/20
- Intermediate Division – English - 05/01/16
- Special Education Part I - 12/01/15
- Tribes Learning Community Program (PLC) - 12/01/13
- Mental Health First Aid - 09/01/12
- Edifide Teachers Convention - 10/01/19
Volunteer Experience
Harvest Bible Chapel, Sunday School Teacher, 01/01/23, Present, Huntsville, ON.
- Prepared and taught lessons and activities to children monthly (K-4). Provided childcare during church services and assisted in large group teaching sessions.
Harvest Bible Chapel, Summer Day Camp Leader, 07/01/24, Huntsville, ON.
- Led students in daily bible lessons, crafts, and outdoor activities. Helped children transition to different activities based on rotation, as well as supervised and encourage good student behaviour and cooperation.
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Orillia Christian School
09.2019 - 04.2020
Special Education Resource Teacher
Orillia Christian School
05.2016 - 06.2024
Classroom Teacher (Grades 1-4)
Orillia Christian School
05.2016 - 12.2017
Administrative Assistant
Unity Christian High School
12.2014 - 05.2016
Supply Teacher
05.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Education (Dean’s Honour List), 5-Year Concurrent Program -
Redeemer University College
Bachelor of Arts (Dean’s Honour List) - History
Redeemer University College
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