MariaInez Peña
Laredo,TX
Summary
Accomplished Bilingual Education Teacher of 15 years, successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Elementary Teacher - 3rd Grade
UISD
08.2004 - 05.2017
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Participated in staff meetings to advocate for students of different backgrounds
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Teacher's of Tomorrow Club Sponsor
- Texas Association of Future Educators mentor
- Grade level teacher mentor
Bilingual Elementary School Teacher - 1st Grade
LISD
12.2002 - 05.2004
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
Substitute Teacher
UISD
05.2002 - 12.2002
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Bilingual Education
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX05.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX12.1991
Skills
- Positive Interactions
- Expectation Management
- Student Needs Assessments
- Instructional Assistance
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Class Engagement
Certification
- Bilingual Certified
- Early Childhood Certified
Hobbies
Travel enthusiast, foodie, road trips to Natural Wonders in USA, visit museums, meeting friends, learning Italian, movie nights/cinema, gardening
Affiliations
Texas State Teachers Association
Timeline
Bilingual Elementary Teacher - 3rd Grade
UISD
08.2004 - 05.2017
Bilingual Elementary School Teacher - 1st Grade
LISD
12.2002 - 05.2004
Substitute Teacher
UISD
05.2002 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Bilingual Education
Texas A&M International University
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Laredo Community College
- Bilingual Certified
- Early Childhood Certified
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