Ana Pena
Corpus Christi,Texas
Summary
Energetic teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Works at differentiating instruction to accommodate different learning styles. Accomplished teacher who is successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
57
57
years of professional experience
Work History
PK / Kinder Elementary Bilingual Teacher
Corpus Christi Independent School District
Corpus Christi, TX
08.1993 - Current
- Facilitate learning of concepts using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Develop and implement bilingual and ESL strategies that target B1,B2, & B3 students .
- Utilize Canvas, Google slides, zoom (when needed to communicate with parents), and Loom to provide instruction and to promote student learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Utilize one-on-one and small group instruction to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Evaluate individual student abilities and create action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Assess student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized tests.
- Reinforce positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments by implementing "Capturing Kids' Hearts."
- Promote exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Prepare materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluate, correct and grade student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Title One Reading Teacher -1st, 4th,5th
Corpus Christi Independent School District
Corpus Christi, TX
08.1993 - Current
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examination to facilitate grouping and differentiate instruction.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students through story time by reading chapter books.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Students' reading levels increased by 1 or 2 levels.
Education
Certification - Early Childhood Education
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX03.1997
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Bilingual/ESL Education
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX08.1982
Skills
- Proficient in Spanish
- Phonemic Awareness Skills
- Child development
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
PK / Kinder Elementary Bilingual Teacher
Corpus Christi Independent School District
08.1993 - Current
Title One Reading Teacher -1st, 4th,5th
Corpus Christi Independent School District
08.1993 - Current
Certification - Early Childhood Education
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Bilingual/ESL Education
Texas A&M International University
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