Jessica Pena
Laredo,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in differentiated instruction and classroom management, honed across roles at United Independent School District. Excelled in individualized education plans and emotional support, achieving significant progress in student engagement and learning outcomes. Skilled in parent-teacher collaboration, ensuring tailored educational strategies that foster student success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Resource Teacher
United Independent School District
09.2023 - Current
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and determine priorities and resource needs.
- Worked with parents, teachers, and school leadership to develop tailored student education plans.
- Prepared classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
- Enforced classroom rules to encourage positive behavior and distributed rewards for good conduct.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Floor Supervisor
Alamo Drafthouse
05.2023 - Current
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Fostered high-quality customer service across team by modeling standards and providing employees with direction and coaching.
- Defined and enforced store procedures in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Delegated tasks to employees to enhance productivity and workflow.
- Addressed and resolved all customer inquiries and complaints with timeliness and professionalism.
- Monitored sales floor and provided customer service to foster retention and loyalty.
Coach
United Independent School District
08.2019 - Current
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Physical Education Teacher
United Independent School District
09.2003 - 09.2023
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Fitness And Sports
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX05.2003
Skills
- Individualized Education Plans
- Emotional Support
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Progress Monitoring
- Progress Evaluations
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Counseling
- Student Support
- Classroom Management
Certification
- CPR/AED Training
- Certified School Counselor
- Certified Special Education Teacher
- Certified Physical Education Teacher
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Elementary Resource Teacher
United Independent School District
09.2023 - Current
Floor Supervisor
Alamo Drafthouse
05.2023 - Current
Coach
United Independent School District
08.2019 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
United Independent School District
09.2003 - 09.2023
Master of Science - School Counseling
Texas A&M International University
Bachelor of Science - Fitness And Sports
Texas A&M International University
- CPR/AED Training
- Certified School Counselor
- Certified Special Education Teacher
- Certified Physical Education Teacher
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