Brian Kemper

3356 Church Street

Vineland, ON L0R 2C0
(905) 562-1293
principal@rehoboth.on.ca
http://www.standingunderwisdom.weebly.com

Professional Profile
Let my teaching fall

Eager to lead students and teachers in a Reformed educational

environment that assists parents in their covenantal responsibility
to train their children in the fear of the Lord.
Experienced in instruction of school-aged children as a
result of volunteer activities, student-teaching placements,
classroom teaching, and special education teaching.

like rain and my

words descend like

Dedicated to bringing academic excellence and

practical learning to all areas of Christian education.

dew, like showers

on new grass, like

Committed to developing myself and others

professionally

abundant rain on
tender plants.
Deuteronomy 32:2

Experienced in leading staff and adult volunteers.

Education, Honors, and Certifications

Bachelor of Arts (English, Religion)
Bachelor of Education (Junior/Intermediate)
Redeemer University College, Ancaster, ON. 2003-2007.
Certified in Junior/Intermediate (4-10) education
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Heritage Christian School, Jordan, ON. 1995-1999.
Certifications
Ontario College of Teachers #531253
AQ Special Education, Part 1 (2008)
Courses/Workshops
Enrolled at Calvin College M. Ed Program, Educational
Leadership (2013)
ELDI: Educational Leadership Development Institute (2012)
Introduction to Elementary School Administration (2011)
Leaders Managing Change (2011)

Key Qualifications
Certified in Junior/Intermediate (4-10) Education
Mr. Kemperis a
strong
communicatorand
articulates a clear
vision for Christian
education.

Effective communication skills: leading meetings, training staff,

public speaking, writing
Ability to recognize and develop unique gifts in students and
staff
Passionate about Christ-centred Reformed education

Work Experience
Teaching

Aug. 2015-present, Rehoboth Christian School

Principal

A.B. Harsevoort

Principal, Heritage
Christian School

2008-2015, Heritage Christian School

4 years classroom teaching experience in grades 4-6
3 years special education teaching experience, with 1 year
as head of special education

Student Teaching

Brian is intentional
about being
collegial with fellow

faculty and is able

to defuse a tense

situation with calm

demeanor and
carefully chosen
words.

March-April 2007, Senator Gibson Public School.

Beamsville, ON.
Taught grade 6; volunteered as basketball coach;
developed curriculum, assessments, and activities
Oct.-Nov. 2006, Beacon Christian Schools. St.
Catharines, ON.
Taught grade 7/8; tutored students in reading/math;
developed curriculum; organized spelling bee; coached
volleyball

Manufacturing

Margaret Petersen
Vice Principal,
Heritage Christian
School

Jan-March 2007, Sanford Ave. Public School. Hamilton,

ON.
Volunteer work in inner-city reading program tutoring 4
ESL students.

June 1999-2008, Timberwood Custom Kitchens, Inc.

Wainfleet, ON.
Manufacturing, installation, and service of kitchen
cabinets.

Volunteer Experience
Youth Leader

2008-2015 Vineland Free Reformed Church. Vineland,

ON
- Presented the ministry to the congregation and consistory
in 2008.
-Head counselor of Vineland Cadets from 2008-2013
-Duties included organizing, planning, communicating,
leading, and delegating.
-Counselor trainer from 2009-present.
Presentations/workshops delivered include: Counselor
Certification, Motivating Boys, Discipline to
Discipleship, and Proverbs For Boys.
-President of Berean Council East board (group of 7 Cadet
clubs in Niagara region) since 2013. Responsible for
leading board meetings, coordinating subcommittees, and
communicating the vision of Cadetting.
1998-2008 Vineland FRC and Wellandport URC
Led young people aged 13-17; organized activities;
developed curriculum; planned/participated in mission
trips; led singing and devotions
Jan. 2006-2015, St. Catharines Place. St. Catharines ON.
Deliver Scriptural messages to elderly residents once per
month.

Awards
We will tell the next

generation the
praiseworthy deeds
of the Lord, his
power, and the
wonders he has
done.

Psalm
78:4b

2003-2007
Redeemer UC Deans Honours List, Presidential
Scholarship
Maintaining a GPA above 9.5 out of 12 throughout
university; scholarship received each year for outstanding
academic achievement

Extra-curricular Activities

Vice-President of Student Council at Heritage Christian

School (1999).
Have served as A/V Coordinator, staff secretary, and sports
coordinator
Have volunteered as basketball/volleyball coach
Member of Niagara Soccer League for 5 years

Interests

Reading, playing guitar, carpentry, childrens literature,

sports, theology.