Luz Pena
Fountain,CO
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Atlas Elementary
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2024 - Current
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
Barista
Starbucks
Montclair, CA
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
- Developed creative recipes for signature coffees or blended drinks unique to the cafe.
- Managed coffee grinding and brewing equipment, performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
- Managed cash register and processed transactions with accuracy and integrity.
Sunday School Teacher
Total Restoration Church
Montclair, CA
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the varying needs and learning styles of students.
- Assisted church staff members with projects and attended necessary staff meetings.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through rewards and recognition systems.
- Developed lesson plans according to Church's curriculum and general bible study.
Education
Teaching License - Elementary Education
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado S
Colorado Springs, CO12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
Pomona08-2023
Skills
- Literacy development
- Peer collaboration
- Teaching strategies
- Early childhood education
- Mathematics instruction
- Writing instruction
- Student motivation
- Classroom management
- Quality education
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Teaching License
Timeline
Teacher
Atlas Elementary
07.2024 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
02.2022 - 05.2023
Sunday School Teacher
Total Restoration Church
08.2019 - 12.2022
Teaching License - Elementary Education
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado S
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
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