JOANA K. PENA
Burleson
Summary
Skilled educator with proven expertise in guiding groups to achieve their goals. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable in creating impactful solutions through effective communication, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Known for fostering positive environment and driving results.
EC-6 General Education Certified
EC-12 Special Education Certified
ESL Certified
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ARD Facilitator
Everman ISD
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
- Facilitated IEP meetings and staffings. Checked IEP's for compliance. Worked with providers to ensure all portions of the IEP were both compliant and prepared prior to ARD meetings.
Behavior Specialist PK-5th grades
Joshua ISD
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Behavior Specialist for PK-5th grade campus
- Special Education Teacher (Resource/Functional Academics/Homebound PK-5th grades)
General Education ESL Teacher (2nd/3rd grade), Dyslexia Teacher
McAllen ISD
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
Education
Masters of Early Childhood Education -
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Fort Hays State University
Skills
- Experience working with children and parents from a variety of diverse backgrounds I have strong communication skills, and a passion for helping others
- Community outreach
- Staff management
- Facilitation techniques
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis
- Task delegation
- Proficient in Esped and developing and implementing IEP goals
- Experience presenting to staff and mentoring teachers
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
ARD Facilitator
Everman ISD
08.2022 - 06.2025
Behavior Specialist PK-5th grades
Joshua ISD
01.2016 - 01.2021
General Education ESL Teacher (2nd/3rd grade), Dyslexia Teacher
McAllen ISD
01.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Fort Hays State University
Masters of Early Childhood Education -
Stephen F. Austin State University
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