Dency Peñafiel

A self-directed, action-oriented professional with over 8 years of experience in teaching kindergarten education. Dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every child. An accommodating and versatile individual with the talent to develop inspiring hands-on lessons that will capture a student's imagination and breed success.

Highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated educator who wants all children to be successful learners. Demonstrated ability to consistently individualize instruction, based on student's needs and interests. Committed to professional ethics, standards of practice and the care and education of young students.

Warm and caring teacher who wants all children to be successful learners and works to create a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging, and adaptive to the varied needs of students. A self-starter with high energy enabling maximum and efficient work under pressure. Enthusiastic, committed educator with innate ability to understand and motivate children.

Strive to build student self-esteem and encourage understanding of cultural diversity, gender differences and physical limitations.

Kindergarten Teacher - Inas Elementary School - M'lang, Cotabato, Philippines

(2017-11)

• Handles class size of 25 - 47 students in a diverse classroom setting.
• Provides learning experiences and teaches the standard course of study prescribed by the district approved curriculum.
• Develops and uses instructional material suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturity.
• Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and helps the students make a satisfactory transition to school.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student control required to achieve effective participation in all activities.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students and keeps appropriate records.
• Provides appropriate instruction and activities for students to meet school/district policies, goals and objectives.
• Communicates with parents through a variety of means. Holds parent conferences to discuss the individual student progress and interpret the school program.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays such as bulletin boards, interest centers, etc.
• Prepares and administers assessments, including quizzes, tests, and final exams, to evaluate student learning and provide feedback to students and parents.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of student grades, attendance, and other relevant information.

Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education - Southern Methodist Colleges (2013)

Bachelor of Elementary Education - Elementary Education - Southern Baptist College (2008-03)