Desirée Penner
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards. Focused and diligent profession with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader/Teacher Designate
Rivereast Transcona School Division
Winnipeg, MB
09.2008 - Current
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress, identify challenges, and develop solutions.
- Coached and mentored individuals on professional development goals.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Teacher
Rivereast Transcona School Division
Winnipeg, MB
09.2003 - Current
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Education
Post Bach - Education
University of Winnipeg Collegiate
Winnipeg, MB08.2017
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB04.2003
Bachelor of Physical Education - Kinesiology
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB04.2001
Skills
- Team Supervision
- Work Planning
- Leading Team Meetings
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
Affiliations
- Running, fitness, crossword design, coaching, reading, travel
Accomplishments
- Golden Key Award for high academic standing - University of Winnipeg, 2017
- Robert Fletcher Award for Most Promise in Teaching Excellence - University of Manitoba, 2003
- Dick LePage Scholarship - University of Manitoba - 2001
- Graduated with honors - all degrees
- Published in the New York Times, LA Times and Wall Street Journal
Certification
- Cognitive Coaching - level 1
- Nov-violent Crisis Intervention
- Mediation - level 1
- CPR and First Aid
- Respect in Sport/Respect in Schools
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Team Leader/Teacher Designate
Rivereast Transcona School Division
09.2008 - Current
Teacher
Rivereast Transcona School Division
09.2003 - Current
Post Bach - Education
University of Winnipeg Collegiate
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Physical Education - Kinesiology
University of Manitoba
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