Elijah Pena

Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives. Results-oriented Adult Education Instructor dedicated to strengthening student knowledge, skills and judgment using innovative tools and responsive learning strategies. Actively evaluates student engagement and progress to evolve lesson plans and boost classroom productivity. Pushes technology-centered teaching methods to promote lesson interaction and inspire drive for independent learning. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

I practically go fishing every day. Fishing gives me time to be at peace and talk with God to let Him know how much I appreciate everything I can think of. I got ill in 2019 and I had neuropathy pretty bad. I couldn't do much because of the pain. But then I thought about what I could do without feeling bad and that is when I started sewing. I found clothes to mend, I got patterns to make clothes  and I kept learning new ways to stitch. I did my sewing by hand since I didn't have a machine. Once I started to feel a little better I found an interest in electronics. I got the tools necessary to repair them. I watched videos to learn new things to get better and then I started to find old laptops and cordless tools and fixed them. Since I was little I liked to read and some of kids and grandkids love to read. It is one way to keep the imagination young and also a great way to learn. I always told my kids to not be lazy when it comes to reading. I usually find time when my wife is at work and I actually read out loud to my pets. Of course they sometimes fall asleep depending what I read and how I read it. My wife likes romance and horror and I read what she wants before bed. I have a few more hobbies, but I don't do them as much.