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Manuel Peña III

Edinburg

Summary

Self-directed, resourceful and enthusiastic educational leader with a genuine interest in handling support operations to foster students' cognitive and social growth. Strong passion for literacy coupled with exceptional knowledge of handling functions to ensure an environment conducive to learning and growth. Track record of organizing administrative support systems with the view to enable effective operations. A proven leader who is well-versed in designing and implementing various programs to promote student achievement and staff cohesiveness.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager

Deployed Services
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
  • Unified unaccompanied children with primary care givers

Rental Services Director

Sunflower Sales & Service (SUNFLOCO)
01.2019 - Current
  • Implemented rental asset processes and cleanliness standards.
  • Placed sales calls and handled sales for incoming customer calls.
  • Executed sales and marketing initiatives to increase revenue for company.
  • Complied with governmental and other regulatory agencies by following policies and documenting transactions.
  • Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.
  • Responded quickly to customer inquiries, answering questions and offering insight into products.
  • Determined clients' needs and helped select appropriate rentals fulfilling requirements.

Special Education Teacher

La Joya ISD
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • 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.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.

Assistant Principal

La Joya Independent School District
02.2017 - 08.2023

Organized community building events for the campus.

  • Made contacts with local business and community leaders in order to enhance learning experiences for students.
  • Ensured student safety by communicating and coordinating with district transportation, facilities and building departments.
  • Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification and approval of professional staff additions.
  • Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
  • Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
  • Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.

Reading Specialist / Dyslexia Designee

La Joya Independent School District - Corina Peña Elementary
08.2007 - 02.2017
  • Guide teachers to collect and analyze data and develop action plans in response to determined student needs.
  • Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
  • Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary reading school programs.
  • Maintained accurate and complete records of 504 students.
  • Served as a resource in the area of reading area for paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, and the community.
  • Support the school in meeting the needs of pupils with literacy difficulties and dyslexia.

Instructional Lead Teacher & Speaker

Sylvan Learning Center of the Rio Grande Valley
09.2007 - 09.2017
  • Educate and motivate high school juniors and seniors on the importance of higher education
  • Develop engaging ACT Reading and English instructional programs for students throughout the Rio Grande Valley
  • Collaborated with administrators and educators from various public, private and charter schools in the Rio Grande Valley in order to provide the best instructional method for their respective student population
  • Professionally involved in the implementation of the ACT-Prep program provided by Hidalgo County Precinct 2
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.

Teacher

Boys and Girls Club of McAllen
10.2009 - 09.2017

Planned and carried out instructional level guided reading groups, whole group reading lessons, writing instruction using the writing process, and writing assignments in response to reading.

  • Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for students each year.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips.

Kindergarten Teacher

Edinburg CISD - San Carlos Elementary
08.2006 - 07.2007
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students\' varying needs and interests.
  • Cooperated with parents to support students\' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
  • Nurtured students\' ability to read at appropriate grade level with fluency and comprehension
  • Facilitated campus/community events


First Grade Teacher

Rio Grande City CISD - La Union Elementary
08.2005 - 07.2006
  • Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
  • Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

The University of Texas Pan-American
Edinburg, TX
12.2004

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

South Texas College
McAllen, TX

High School Diploma -

Edinburg North High School
Edinburg, TX
05.1998

Skills

  • Response To Interventions (RTI) familiarity and experience
  • Elementary GT Teacher Certification
  • Campus Dyslexia Designee
  • Campus Technologist
  • ELPS Training for Elementary
  • New Reading and ELA TEKS Trainer of Trainers
  • Curriculum Differentiation I, II, III
  • New Herman Method for Dyslexia Therapy
  • Reading Essentials and Basics Intervention
  • SAT and ACT Speaker and Teacher for college prospects
  • ACE It Certified Instructor
  • Private Contract Educational Support Services
  • Training And Development
  • Academic Administration
  • Team Leadership

Certifications

  • Texas Educator Principal Certificate (EC-12)
  • Texas Educator Certificates for EC-4 Bilingual Generalist & 4-8 Bilingual Generalist
  • Instructional Leadership Development (ILD)
  • Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS)
  • FEMA Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200

Core Strengths

  • Motivating Students & Staff Members
  • Curriculum Development
  • Training Implementation
  • Teacher - Staff Supervision and Support
  • Learning Instruction and Nurturing
  • School & Program Data Evaluation
  • Active Community Involvement
  • Lesson Planning
  • Program Development
  • Team Builder
  • Integration Specialist

Developmental Work Site Knowledge

  • Temporary Equipment Acquisition
  • Asset Tracking & Management
  • Cost & Expenditures Management
  • Equipment Logistics Management
  • Local and Federal Construction Site Management Knowledge
  • Entertainment Site Asset and Equipment Management
  • Sports Site Asset and Equipment Management

Additional Information

I actively organize and spearhead fundraising efforts for my campus which have lead to food allocations and campus beautification improvements. Furthermore I have assisted local students, friends and community members in medical and financial distress by organizing and making contacts with community leaders in order to facilitate their betterment. It is my way of giving back to the community that in one way or another has helped me become the person I am today.

Timeline

Case Manager

Deployed Services
01.2024 - Current

Special Education Teacher

La Joya ISD
08.2023 - 01.2024

Rental Services Director

Sunflower Sales & Service (SUNFLOCO)
01.2019 - Current

Assistant Principal

La Joya Independent School District
02.2017 - 08.2023

Teacher

Boys and Girls Club of McAllen
10.2009 - 09.2017

Instructional Lead Teacher & Speaker

Sylvan Learning Center of the Rio Grande Valley
09.2007 - 09.2017

Reading Specialist / Dyslexia Designee

La Joya Independent School District - Corina Peña Elementary
08.2007 - 02.2017

Kindergarten Teacher

Edinburg CISD - San Carlos Elementary
08.2006 - 07.2007

First Grade Teacher

Rio Grande City CISD - La Union Elementary
08.2005 - 07.2006

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

University of Texas Pan American

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

The University of Texas Pan-American

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

South Texas College

High School Diploma -

Edinburg North High School
Manuel Peña III