Canden N. Pepple
Waterloo
Summary
Dedicated educator with 20 years with experience as a building level administrator, teacher, and high ability coordinator at the middle school level. Experienced in curriculum development, instructional practices, and differentiating content. Highly effective at collaborating with others, facilitating discussions, and building positive relationships to support student growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Level Administrator
Garrett Keyser Butler School Corporation
2021.01 - Current
- Implemented leadership strategies to foster a safe and positive learning environment and improve school performance.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness with comprehensive professional development and ongoing, personalized support.
- Developed data-driven initiatives to identify areas of improvement and implement targeted interventions for students in need.
- Coordinated curriculum mapping development aligned to state standards to ensure academic excellence across all grade levels.
- Collaborated with district leaders on initiatives aimed at sharing best practices and resources among buildings.
- Implemented a comprehensive evaluation system for teachers, providing constructive feedback for professional growth and improvement.
- Cultivated positive relationships with all stakeholders.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior in alignment with district expectations.
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Garrett Keyser Butler School Corporation
2004.01 - 2021.12
- Administered formative and summative assessments and used data to drive curriculum planning and differentiation.
- Provided each student with ongoing, individualized feedback and promoted remediation opportunities for enhanced student growth.
- Demonstrated effective classroom management skills leading to positive student behaviors and productive peer interactions.
- Provided whole group, small group, and individual instruction based on student need while also following special education accommodations.
- Collaborated with staff and administration at building and district level on school improvement, curriculum and instruction, student and staff recognition, and student services.
- Participated as an instructional leader within building through implementation of two ELA curriculum frameworks.
- Mentored both pre-service teachers during their student teaching experience and new teachers in their first year as an educator.
- Studied, developed, and implemented a personalized learning community with a team of learning coaches to approach learning based academic need, student interest, and cross-curricular connections.
- Created flexible scheduling opportunities to benefit student learning.
- Invited community stakeholders into the classroom to provide students with an authentic audience and reinforce real-world application of skills.
District High Ability Coordinator
Garrett Keyser Butler School Corporation
2010.08 - 2018.05
- Drafted annual High Ability grants and allocated funds towards district-wide high ability identification and planning.
- Collaborated with state leaders to develop an equitable and multifaceted identification process.
- Aided staff in development of differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of high ability students.
- Worked with business manager to track spending, provide reimbursements, and maintain the high ability budget.
- Submitted grant revisions, encumbrance requests, and final reports within state reporting windows.
Education
Graduate Certificate - School Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04.2022
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12.2003
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Literacy skills
- Coaching/mentoring others
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration
Certification
- Gifted and Talented Certification - 2010
- Library/Media Certification - 2012
Timeline
Building Level Administrator
Garrett Keyser Butler School Corporation
2021.01 - Current
District High Ability Coordinator
Garrett Keyser Butler School Corporation
2010.08 - 2018.05
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Garrett Keyser Butler School Corporation
2004.01 - 2021.12
Graduate Certificate - School Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English Education
Purdue University
- Gifted and Talented Certification - 2010
- Library/Media Certification - 2012
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