Darleny Pena
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Millhill Child & Family Development
Trenton, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Proficiently use the virtual learning tools, such as Google Classroom, Zoom, and Teams.
- Utilized teaching strategies to develop a creative curriculum.
- Use teaching strategies application to record children's development and progress.
- Assist in developing lesson plans based on state requirements and the specific needs of each child.
- Collaborate with the teacher to monitor the development of all children.
- Understand the teacher's routine, including implementing lessons and following curriculum goals.
- Communicate with parents and keep them informed about their child's development and any changes to the regular day-to-day schedule.
- Assist the teacher in demonstrating to parents effective ways to address the children's educational needs at home.
- Primary point of contact for all classroom interactions.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
Office Clerk
Trenton City Hall
Trenton, NJ
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided administrative support such as typing documents, filing paperwork, photocopying, scanning documents, and faxing documents.
- Answered phone calls in a professional manner and transferred calls accordingly.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for tracking data and creating reports.
- Organized office supplies and maintained an inventory of stock items.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail daily.
- Greeted customers, answered inquiries, and directed them to the appropriate department.
- Partnered with staff members and the fire department's chief in executing special tasks.
Junior Public Safety Academy Instructor
Trenton City Hall/Trenton FD Headquarters
Trenton, NJ
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with firefighters and EMT personnel to maintain safety of cadets (ages 12-17).
- Supervised morning exercise routines for cadets.
- Oversaw the execution of daily lessons.
- Facilitated student trips to key cultural and historical landmarks.
- Implemented strategies to ensure cadet compliance and successful task completion.
- Oversaw training sessions for cadets' BLS certification.
Office Assistant
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Maintain a clean, organized, comfortable, and inviting building environment.
- Provide assistance to student residents with lockout inquiries.
- Provide executive administrative tasks and support initiatives of the residence hall (e.g., creating programs for engagement among residents in the dorm hall).
Resident Assistant
Rider University
Trenton, NJ
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Mediate conflict, manage crises, and maintain a safe and secure environment for residents.
- Discuss the reasons for having rules and regulations, and advise students of all university policies. Adhere to all Residence Life and University rules and regulations in personal conduct.
- Document and confront all those who fail to adhere to the Code of Social Conduct and residence life regulations, and refer them to the appropriate judicial agency.
- Facilitate, coordinate, or present with the Resident Director and staff teams residential-wide events or programs, providing administrative support as needed.
- Trained in emergency procedures and partnered with Counseling and Psychological Services to provide psychoeducation and services.
- Collaborate with rotational on-call duty, write detailed incident reports, and complete health and safety room checks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rider University
Lawrenceville05-2025
Skills
- Professional and mature
- Scanning and copying
- File organization
- Medical terminology
- Data entry
- Social media sites
- Microsoft suite proficient
- Crisis management
- Written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Fluent in writing, reading, speaking, and translating Spanish
- Planning and management
- Virtual learning and communication
- Attention to detail
- Data collection
- Research
Affiliations
- Reading and writing
- Learning new languages
- Photography
- Travel
Accomplishments
- Rider Recognition Scholarship
- Acceptance into Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program
- Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program Certificate Of Recognition
- Women In Action (WIA) Certificate Of Completion
- Latinos In College Certificate Of Completion
- Trenton Citizens academy Certificate of completion certificate
- Certificate of recognition from the Mayor of Trenton
Certification
- BLS certification 2024-2025
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited
Italian
Limited
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Millhill Child & Family Development
09.2024 - Current
Office Clerk
Trenton City Hall
07.2024 - 08.2024
Junior Public Safety Academy Instructor
Trenton City Hall/Trenton FD Headquarters
07.2024 - 08.2024
Resident Assistant
Rider University
01.2022 - 12.2023
Office Assistant
Rider University
10.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rider University
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