Veronica Pena
Hacienda Heights,CA
Summary
Passionate Child Development educator with 22 years of experience. My background includes working with children from 12 moths to 5 years focusing on social-emotional, cognitive, motor and language development. My expertise includes individualizing lesson plans, curriculum and activities to enhance developmental skills. Dedicated child development educator in working with children and families, proactive in addressing concerns in order to better integrate and support children and the family.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Parent Education Bridge for Student Achievement
12.2022 - Current
- Provided parents with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively participate in their children's learning
- Facilitated virtual workshops for parents, delivering a wide range of valuable resources and guidance on topics such as effective communication strategies, homework support, and navigating the school curriculum.
- Provided virtual workshops to support the refinement of teacher's Spanish language skills and effective communication with Spanish-speaking students and parents.
Child Development Teacher
El Monte City School District
12.2007 - Current
- Collaborated with a diverse group of infants and toddlers aged between 10 months and 36 months, addressing their individual needs and enhancing their social-emotional, cognitive, motor and language development
- Facilitated weekly home visits to guide and support families, organizing topic-focused activities tailored to meet their specific needs.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to foster children’s engagement and enhance their learning.
- Customized educational materials and activities to foster individual growth in developmental skills.
- Created an inclusive and caring atmosphere for children to grow, cultivating strong connections between peers and parents during socialization.
- Implemented developmentally appropriate activities and materials to enhance student learning in the home and classroom.
- Utilized assessment tools such as ASQ, ASQ-SE and DRDP's to monitor student growth and enhance teaching techniques.
- Established solid rapport with families to provide ongoing support for each child's progress both at home and in the classroom.
- Established solid rapport with families to provide ongoing support for each child's progress both at home and in the classroom.
Teacher
The Seedling School
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Enhanced student learning by implementing developmentally appropriate activities and materials in the classroom.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating interactive group activities into daily lesson plans.
- Utilized assessment tools to track student progress and inform instructional practices for continuous improvement of teaching methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop a curriculum that supported child development goals and nurtured individual strengths.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
After School Teacher
Catholic Charities
09.2003 - 06.2004
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Rio Hondo Children Center
08.2002 - 06.2003
- Provided individualized support for students, addressing unique learning needs and fostering growth in all areas.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
University of California State Fullerton
Fullerton, CANo Degree - Marriage And Family Therapy
University of Phoenix
Pasadena, CANo Degree - Early Childhood Education
El Camino College
Torrance, CAMasters of Education - Education
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA05.2006
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA05.2004
High School Diploma -
Bassett High School
Bassett, CA06.1999
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Class Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Continuous professional development
- Collaborative Team Player
- Classroom Management
- Online Teaching Experience
Certification
Parent as Teachers Curriculum Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Instructor
Parent Education Bridge for Student Achievement
12.2022 - Current
Child Development Teacher
El Monte City School District
12.2007 - Current
Teacher
The Seedling School
08.2004 - 06.2006
After School Teacher
Catholic Charities
09.2003 - 06.2004
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Rio Hondo Children Center
08.2002 - 06.2003
No Degree - General Studies
University of California State Fullerton
No Degree - Marriage And Family Therapy
University of Phoenix
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
El Camino College
Masters of Education - Education
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of La Verne
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rio Hondo College
High School Diploma -
Bassett High School
Parent as Teachers Curriculum Certification
Similar Profiles
Nicholas Cowan TomaselloNicholas Cowan Tomasello
Human Resources Manager at A Bridge To Achievement NCHuman Resources Manager at A Bridge To Achievement NC
Madison RobinsonMadison Robinson
Registered Behavior Technician at A Bridge to AchievementRegistered Behavior Technician at A Bridge to Achievement
VANESSA MICHAEL NGOMUOVANESSA MICHAEL NGOMUO
Associate Program Manager at Tanzania Student Achievement Foundation (TanSAF)Associate Program Manager at Tanzania Student Achievement Foundation (TanSAF)