Teresa Peña
Smyrna,DE
Summary
Creative and caring educator with six years of experience in early childhood education. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a high capacity to learn and apply new skills to support diverse groups of students. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and hands on-meaningful learning experiences.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Fora Travel Advisor
01.2025 - Current
- Planning, booking, and organizing client vacations
- Maintaining client relationships
- Marketing
Teacher
Little Kid's Swagg, Learning Center
2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments and develop skills.
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Bright Path (Previously Kidz Ink)
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Substituted as necessary in birth through school age classrooms.
Substitute Nursery Attendant
Asbury UMC Nursery
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Managed various groups of toddlers during church services.
- Maintained order and safety of all children under care.
Assistant Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool Smyrna (Previously TLK)
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Worked in all classrooms from birth through school age regularly.
- Established positive relationships with students and families throughout the pandemic, communicating with all families in place of their teachers.
Education
Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education
Grand Canyon University
04-2025
High School - Early Childhood Education Pathway
Smyrna High School
06-2021
Skills
- Creative lesson plan development
- Parent and student communication
- Inquiry-based learning
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Language development
- Positive reinforcement
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
Conferences
- Ed Rising Nationals Conference in Dallas 2019
- National United Methodist Youth Conference in Missouri 2019
- National United Methodist Youth Conference in Daytona 2023
Timeline
Fora Travel Advisor
01.2025 - Current
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Bright Path (Previously Kidz Ink)
01.2023 - 01.2025
Substitute Nursery Attendant
Asbury UMC Nursery
01.2020 - 01.2024
Assistant Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool Smyrna (Previously TLK)
01.2019 - 01.2022
Teacher
Little Kid's Swagg, Learning Center
2025 - Current
Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education
Grand Canyon University
High School - Early Childhood Education Pathway
Smyrna High School
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