Linda De La Pena
Summary
Creative elementary school educator with extensive experience adapting teaching strategies to diverse learners. Leadership roles in curriculum design and after-school programs resulted in measurable improvements in student performance. Committed to fostering a positive classroom environment that enhances student motivation and family engagement.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Miami Dade County Public Schools
Miami
08.1986 - 08.2026
- Taught various grade levels (K-6), adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated in leadership roles: Grade Level Chairperson, Science Supervisor, and Before & After Care Coordinator.
- Created engaging lesson plans that result in consistent improvement of student test scores.
- Provided differentiated instruction to support academically gifted and other diverse student groups.
- Established a positive classroom environment promoting student motivation and responsibility.
- Coordinated and led after-school clubs supporting both school and community involvement.
- Maintained effective communication with students, families, and colleagues to foster student success.
Elementary Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
Wake County
08.1986 - 08.2026
- Created engaging lesson plans that result in consistent improvement of student test scores.
- Delivered differentiated instruction for academically gifted and diverse student groups, fostering individual growth and achievement.
- Taught grade levels (K-6), tailoring teaching strategies to support diverse learning needs and enhance student engagement.
- Established a positive classroom environment promoting student motivation and responsibility.
- Collaborated in leadership roles as grade level chairperson, science supervisor, and before & after care coordinator to improve program effectiveness.
- Coordinated and led after-school clubs supporting both school and community involvement.
- Maintained effective communication with students, families, and colleagues to foster student success.
Elementary Teacher
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
08.1986 - 08.2026
- Created engaging lesson plans that result in consistent improvement of student test scores.
- Provided differentiated instruction to support academically gifted and other diverse student groups.
- Taught K-6, adapting strategies to support diverse learning needs and enhance student engagement.
- Established positive classroom environment that fostered student motivation and responsibility, leading to increased participation.
- Collaborated as Grade Level Chairperson, Science Supervisor, and Before & After Care Coordinator to strengthen curriculum and improve student outcomes.
- Coordinated and led after-school clubs supporting both school and community involvement.
- Maintained effective communication with students, families, and colleagues to foster student success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV01.2026
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum planning
- Assessment design
- Student assessment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Instructional leadership
- Student engagement
- Behavioral Guidance
- After-school program management
- Group instruction
- Digital learning platforms
- Professional collaboration
- Performance evaluation
- Community involvement
- Critical thinking
- Adaptable teaching
- Relationship building
- Project-based learning
- Empathy and patience
Certification
- Valid and Current Educator's License, North Carolina
- In the process of obtaining Educator's License, Virginia
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Miami Dade County Public Schools
08.1986 - 08.2026
Elementary Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.1986 - 08.2026
Elementary Teacher
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy
08.1986 - 08.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Fairmont State University