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Maria Pena

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dynamic professional with a positive attitude and effective communication skills, honed at Pineapple School. Excelled in individualized student assistance and behavior management, enhancing student engagement by 30%. Proven ability to support diverse needs, leveraging computer skills for organized lesson execution and accurate documentation. Committed to fostering independence and well-being in educational and care settings.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Assistant

Pineapple School
  • Assisted teachers in classroom management and lesson delivery.
  • Supported student learning through individualized instruction and feedback.
  • Organized educational materials and resources for effective lesson execution.
  • Facilitated small group activities to enhance student engagement.

Direct Care Staff

Compass Connections
San Antonio, TX
12.2021 - 09.2025
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence and well-being.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to ensure coordinated care for individuals.
  • Monitored client behavior and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and care plans for compliance purposes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Law

UDG
Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico
09-2000

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Effective communication
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Computer skills
  • Behavior redirection
  • Individual student assistance
  • Student supervision
  • Supervising student activities
  • Behavior management

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Direct Care Staff

Compass Connections
12.2021 - 09.2025

Teacher Assistant

Pineapple School

Bachelor of Science - Law

UDG