Andrea Pesina
Pueblo of Isleta,NM
Summary
To provide practical Educational Leadership for children and families to support early childhood education. To work local community partners to support education overall for education for all Native Americans families to serve in a leadership capacity
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Pueblo of Isleta Head Start & Child Care
Isleta NM
05.2019 - Current
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance educational programs and child development services.
- Oversaw compliance with federal and state regulations, ensuring program integrity and quality standards.
- Led staff training and professional development to improve service delivery and operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with community partners to expand access to resources for families in need.
Education Coordinator
Pueblo of Isleta Head Start
01.2007 - 05.2019
- Working with classroom staff to implement and develop lesson plans and curriculum. Working with families to get the children enrolled for school. Setting up school files and intakes for parents, setting up monthly parent activities for the parents. Working along with other Content Coordinators. Implementation of Tiwa language in classroom and school areas. Monitoring monthly attendance.
Assistant Teacher
Pueblo of Isleta Head Start
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Worked in classroom helping lead teacher, working on lesson plans observation of children, playground supervision working with families. Attending and conducting Home visits and Parent teacher conferences with families.
Education
M.A. Masters in Education - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona01-2014
B.A. - Early Childhood Education
New Mexico Highlands University
Rio Rancho, New Mexico01-2012
A.A. - Child Youth and Family Development
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, New Mexico01-2007
Skills
- Community outreach
- Strategic program leadership
- Long-term planning
- Budgeting and financial management
- Staff management
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
Accomplishments
Achieves the Head Start and Early Childhood Learning goals and objectives by planning, directing, monitoring and evaluating the daily operation of all departmental functions and staff in accordance with applicable tribal, federal or state regulations. Services are directed primarily toward economically disadvantaged toddlers; birth though age 3, and preschool children ages 3 to 5 and their families.
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Training – Certification Current
- Fire Prevention/Suppression Training – Certification Current
- School Bus Driver/Monitor Training – Certification Current
- Strengthening Partnerships and Resources in the Communities (SPRCs is a community based literacy program for Head Start programs)
- Classroom Assessment Scoring System -Certification Current
Timeline
Executive Director
Pueblo of Isleta Head Start & Child Care
05.2019 - Current
Education Coordinator
Pueblo of Isleta Head Start
01.2007 - 05.2019
Assistant Teacher
Pueblo of Isleta Head Start
01.2004 - 01.2007
B.A. - Early Childhood Education
New Mexico Highlands University
A.A. - Child Youth and Family Development
Central New Mexico Community College
M.A. Masters in Education - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
Andrea Pesina has more than 21 years of experience in providing quality educational services and leadership to the Head Start community. She has conducted and directed educational activities and curriculum development in all areas of Early Childhood Education to the children and families of Head Start including classroom organization and management, individualization for children with special needs, parent involvement, staff development, selection of the developmentally appropriate curriculum as well as supplemental material and classroom observations. Andrea Pesina has experience in the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) which is an observation instrument developed to assess preschool classroom quality. Currently serving as the President of the National Indian Head Start Directors Association. Andrea had the opportunity to be apart of Native Nations which was a national level of strategic planning for all Native American children and families. Andrea is always looking to furthering her education and is always willing to learn.