Ana Marcela Peña
Pharr,TX
Summary
Certified Kindergarten Teacher creates and runs programs to educate beginning students and improve school readiness, excelling in bilingual instruction and classroom management. Leveraged creative teaching and strong parent-teacher communication to enhance student engagement and academic growth. Collaborated effectively with colleagues, contributing to a supportive learning environment and fostering early childhood education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Vanguard Academy Charter School
Pharr, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Enhanced student language proficiency by implementing bilingual instruction and immersion techniques.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Bilingual Kindergartner Teacher
San Antonio ISD
San Antonio, TX
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Elementary Art Teacher
San Antonio ISD
San Antonio, TX
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Integrated multicultural perspectives into art lessons, promoting an appreciation for diverse cultures and artistic expressions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, connecting art with other subjects.
- Enhanced student creativity by introducing various art techniques and mediums.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Managed materials inventory effectively, ensuring adequate supplies were available for all students'' needs without exceeding budget constraints.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities such as after-school clubs and special events related to the arts program.
Resident Teacher
San Antonio ISD
San Antonio, TX
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Promoted a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management techniques, fostering strong student-teacher relationships.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Asistant Manager
Alianza Enterprises
McAllen, TX
03.2012 - 06.2017
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Relay Graduate School of Education
San Antonio, TX05.2019
Bachelor of Arts -
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2017
Skills
- Creative Teaching
- Social skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Student Engagement
- Early Childhood Education
- Bilingual Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Vanguard Academy Charter School
07.2022 - Current
Bilingual Kindergartner Teacher
San Antonio ISD
07.2021 - 05.2022
Elementary Art Teacher
San Antonio ISD
07.2018 - 05.2021
Resident Teacher
San Antonio ISD
07.2017 - 05.2018
Asistant Manager
Alianza Enterprises
03.2012 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Relay Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Arts -
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley