Ken Pennings

Professional experience in teaching courses in the Humanities and Social Sciences in grades 9 through 12, including CHC2D and PLF4M; Assumed all responsibilities of classroom teacher, including professional development, communication with parents, assessments and evaluation of students; Encouraged student participation and group work by creating a healthy, supportive classroom environment; Implemented extensive development of curriculum and lesson plans; Encouraged student participation by creating a supportive classroom environment; Assisted in staff decision-making as a collaborative team player

Key Contributions:

• Developed HHS4C, PLF4M, HZB4M and HRE43 within the Social Sciences and Humanities program
• Active member of Professional Learning Committee
• Coached boys' soccer and volleyball teams.

Proficient experience in teaching courses in Bible, Physical Education and the Social Sciences from a Biblical foundation in grades 9 through 12; Assumed all responsibilities of classroom teacher, including

professional development, communication with parents, assessments and evaluation of students; Encouraged student participation and group work by creating a healthy, supportive classroom environment; Coached boy's and girl's athletic teams and assisted with student council decision-making and events; Contributed to staff decision-making.

Key Contributions:

• Coached boy's and girl's athletic teams in baseball, soccer and track and field
• Advised student council with direction and decision-making

Professional experience in teaching courses in the Humanities and Social Sciences in grades 9 through 12; Assumed all responsibilities of classroom teacher, including professional development, communication with parents, assessments and evaluation of students; Implemented extensive development of curriculum and lesson plans; Encouraged student participation by creating a supportive classroom environment; assisted in staff decision-making.

Key Contributions:

• Recommended, developed and implemented Apologetics course for Ministry of Education approval and instruction in the classroom.
• Directed and assisted Student Council as Staff Advisor for 8 years.
• Coached girls' soccer and volleyball teams.
• Responsible for organizing and directing all intercollegiate athletic activities.

Grade 6 Educator

Taught grade 6 class of 25 students in all content areas, excluding French; Administered all responsibilities of classroom teacher, including professional development, communication with parents, assessments and evaluation of students, and orderly classroom management; Designed interactive lesson plans; Encouraged student participation by creating a supportive classroom environment.

Key Contributions:

• Designed and developed a unit of Language Arts curriculum.