Kassandra Peña
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher Resident
PUC Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Worked with Mentor to develop IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Recreation Assistant
City of Los Angeles, Recreation and Parks
06.2016 - Current
- Provide clerical and logistic duties
- Created community-based programs
- Planned seasonal events for outreach and recruitment.
Teachers Assistant
Scoot Education
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
After School Program Coordinator
City of Los Angeles, Recreation and Parks
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with school site administrators and tutors
- Provide tutoring and homework assistance
- Planned extracurricular activities
- Implemented special events involving parents and the community.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05.2025
Bachelors in Communications -
California State University, Northridge
05.2021
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Proficient with any computer system
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Flexibility
- CPR Certified
Certification
Preliminary Credential
Substitute Permit
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Resident
PUC Schools
08.2023 - Current
Teachers Assistant
Scoot Education
02.2022 - 05.2023
After School Program Coordinator
City of Los Angeles, Recreation and Parks
08.2021 - 03.2022
Recreation Assistant
City of Los Angeles, Recreation and Parks
06.2016 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelors in Communications -
California State University, Northridge
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