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Cindy Peña-Sperger

Cindy Peña-Sperger

Ventura,CA

Summary

Experienced Educator & Instructional Leader

Versatile PreK–12 educator with expertise in literacy, ELD, teacher coaching, and program coordination. Skilled in curriculum design, professional development, and family engagement. Committed to equity, culturally responsive teaching, and data-driven support for diverse learners.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder and Owner

Magic Reading
08.2018 - Current
  • Facilitate parent education programs focused on learning through play, early literacy, and positive parenting strategies.
  • Design and lead interactive workshop series in preschools and elementary schools; provide targeted support through small group coaching and individualized private sessions tailored to family needs.

Staff Developer

Powerful Choices Educational Consulting
08.2014 - Current
  • Serve as a staff developer for K–8 schools, coaching educators and school leaders to enhance literacy and language instruction.
  • Collaborate with teachers and principals to co-plan curriculum, lead instructional planning sessions, facilitate literacy labs, and conduct one-on-one and team coaching to support professional growth.

Professional Tutor & Lead Teacher

Education Management Agency
05.2014 - Current
  • Tutor students in Pre-K through 12th grade, delivering individualized, play-based instruction that fosters curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
  • Leverage teachable moments to build independence, resilience, and character development aligned with each family’s values and aspirations.

Assistant Principal; Director of Bilingual Education; Literacy Coordinator

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (WASC Accredited)
06.2005 - 07.2014
  • Served on the leadership team overseeing academic and operational support for 565 students in grades K–8.
  • Collaborated on school-wide initiatives, instructional planning, and student support systems to promote equity, achievement, and positive school culture.
  • Coached and evaluated a cohort of 12 teachers, facilitating weekly planning sessions, classroom observations, and individualized instructional support.
  • Co-designed curriculum, assessments, and learning activities tailored to diverse student needs.
  • Planned and led targeted PD sessions on data analysis, reading and writing workshop, bilingual pedagogy, assessment practices, retention strategies, Cognitive Coaching, and Systematic ELD.
  • Facilitated parent education workshops and organized school-wide events including literacy workshop series, book fairs, Read Across America Week, Girls’ Leadership Conference, TV Turn-Off Week, and Cheer Squad activities.

Education

Master of Arts - Education - Ethnographic Narrative Focus

Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA
01.2001

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
01.1999

Skills

  • Parent Communication & Collaboration
  • Student-Led Learning Facilitation
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Literacy & Language Development
  • Differentiated Learning
  • Curriculum Development
  • Cross-age Teaching (multi-grade)
  • Collaborative Teaching

Leadership And Relevant Experience

  • Completed Curriculum for Living Courses, Landmark Worldwide, 2017 - 2020, Focused on transformational leadership, communication under pressure, and team-based project execution.
  • Cognitive Coaching Trained, 2009 - 2010, Skilled in using mediation techniques to foster autonomy, problem-solving, and cognitive development in individuals and teams.
  • BTSA Support Provider / Induction Mentor, 2006 - 2011, Mentored new teachers through California’s Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) program.
  • Leadership Cadre Member, 2006 - 2012, Collaborated on strategic initiatives including pacing plan development, design and selection of a phonics program.
  • Middle School Reading, Writing, and ELD Elective Teacher, 2006 - 2009, Designed and taught engaging literacy and ELD elective courses for multilingual learners.
  • Supplementary Support Program Coordinator, 2006 - 2007, Led the design and implementation of academic intervention and enrichment programs to support diverse learners.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Founder and Owner

Magic Reading
08.2018 - Current

Staff Developer

Powerful Choices Educational Consulting
08.2014 - Current

Professional Tutor & Lead Teacher

Education Management Agency
05.2014 - Current

Assistant Principal; Director of Bilingual Education; Literacy Coordinator

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (WASC Accredited)
06.2005 - 07.2014

Master of Arts - Education - Ethnographic Narrative Focus

Claremont Graduate University

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of California, Santa Barbara

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