Brooke Pena
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Lead Teacher
Calcasieu Parish School System- LeBlanc Middle
08.2007 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Legal Studies
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05-2004
Skills
- Effective Classroom Management
- Behavioral Modeling
- Collaborative Communication with Parents
- Strong Relationship Building with Parents
- Fostering Student Involvement
- IEP Development Assistance
- Facilitation of Group Instruction
- Mathematics Teaching
- Targeted Group Instruction
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Timeline
Special Education Lead Teacher
Calcasieu Parish School System- LeBlanc Middle
08.2007 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
McNeese State University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Legal Studies
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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