ALYSSA PENNER

BOX 42, SWALWELL, ALBERTA T0M 1Y0 | C: 403.828.2566 | E: LYSSAKP@GMAIL.COM

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Highly motivated, enthusiastic and student-focused individual, with a Bachelor of Education Middle Years
Degree currently seeking an opportunity to apply my theoretical training and practical experience to a full-time
teaching position within the your school district.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Possess experience researching, teaching, and resourcing a wide range of subjects within a diverse spectrum
of classroom settings to middle school students
Follow curriculum guides and implementing creativity and technology into lesson plans in order to enhance
student interest in topics and increase engagement through interactive learning opportunities
Experience working with Fountas & Pinnell resources in order to assess student literacy levels in order to
accommodate diverse learners and implement plans to increase literacy when required
Theoretical training and practical knowledge of inclusion techniques and integrating curriculum and
differentiated instructional techniques with a focus on supporting and engaging students with varying forms of
behavioural and / or learning disabilities
Maintain effective behavioural management within the classroom by incorporating motivational activities,
positive reinforcement techniques, and redirection strategies to assist students with behavioural challenges
Utilize well-developed communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with students, fellow teachers,
support staff, and administration in order to promote and maintain a positive work setting and engaging
learning environment
Proven ability to quickly develop and manage appropriate working relationships with students of all ages,
social, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds by developing genuine rapport and mutual respect
Computer literate individual who is able to use a variety of computer programs and software, as well as,
technology including SmartBoards
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FORMAL EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education Middle Years RDC / UofA Collaborative Program | Red Deer, Alberta Graduating
2017
Transfer
Studies Red Deer College | Red Deer, Alberta 2015
High School
Diploma Acme High School | Acme, Alberta 2012
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Introductory Field
Experience Eastview Middle School | Red Deer, Alberta 2015
IPT placement within the Red Deer Public School District. Taught Grade 7 Science and Grade 7 Physical Education. Assisted
with lunch and bus supervision. Involved in the basketball program and assisted Coach with basketball tryouts.
Advanced
Field Experience Grandview School | Red Deer, Alberta Completing 2017

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Non Violence Crisis Intervention Training Dan | Red Deer, Alberta 2017
Changing Perceptions
of Self: Yoga Nidra Training Tanis Fishman | Calgary, Alberta 2017
Therapy Animals in the Classroom Laurie McIntosh | Red Deer, Alberta 2016
A Safe Haven: The Creation of Trauma Sensitive Classrooms Krista Shultz | Red Deer, Alberta 2016
Supporting Visually Impaired Students Danielle Guckert | Red Deer, Alberta 2016
FMNI Residential Schools Brian St. Germain | Red Deer, Alberta 2016
Creating Individual Support Plans Krista Shultz | Red Deer, Alberta 2016
Yoga Teacher Training 200hr Banyan Gallagher | Montezuma, Costa Rica 2016
Kagan Structures Julia Rheaume | Red Deer, Alberta 2016
Human trafficking: Canada Is Not Immune Online Training | 2016
Unseen Hurts (Building Capacity Together Symposium) Chantel Walker | October, 2015
Building Resiliency (Building Capacity Together Symposium) Tania Diletzoy & Shauna Phillip | October, 2015
Professional Development Tom Hierck | Red Deer, Alberta 2015
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Energy Share Breathing Room Studio + Cafe | Red Deer, Alberta 2015
U8 Soccer Coach Big Country Soccer Association | Acme, Alberta 2013 / 2014
Belize Mission Linden Mennonite Brethren | Placencia, Belize 2011 / 2013
Elementary Basketball and Volleyball Program Acme Athletics | Acme, Alberta 2009 2012
4-H member Swalwell Beef Club | Swalwell, Alberta 2010 / 2012
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OTHER EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Yoga Instructor Self-employed | Swalwell, Alberta 2016
Nurses Aide Linden Nursing Home | Linden, Alberta 2012 2013
General Labourer Penridge Feeders | Swalwell, Alberta 10+ Years
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member in Good Standing Alberta Teachers Association | Edmonton, Alberta Current

Member Yoga Alliance | Arlington, Virginia, United States of America 2016 Current
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REFERENCES

Brent Galloway Bachelor of Education Instructor | Red Deer College, Alberta

(Home) 403.782.7442
(Cell) 403.896.0960

Krista Schultz Bachelor of Education Instructor | Red Deer College, Alberta

(Cell) 403.350.7774
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