Samuel D.

Pea
Hire Me, Heres Why:

Education
Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Master of Science in Administration; 2013-2014
Educational Leadership Academy

University of Texas in El Paso
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; 2000-2005

Skills
o Bilingual - verbal/written Spanish and English
o Background in academics and athletics
o Faculty/Staff training
o Resolve problems
Credentials
o Preliminary Administrative Credential
o Mathematics California Credential
o Special Education Credential

K-12 & Community Leadership
Professional Development Program, City Charter Middle School, West LA
Founding Coordinator 2013-Present
Developed and launched first professional development series for peer teacher
observation program
Integrated research and data-based practices in developing new model based on
constructivist theory
Train teachers on observation process and compilation of data; facilitate team
discussions to share key strategies in order to enhance overall pedagogical
practices

Student Success Team (SST), City Charter Middle School, West LA
Founding Member 2013-Present
Collaborate with teachers to identify students who need additional support both
academically and socially
Advise teachers on strategies and best practices that support struggling students
Provide support and direction for teachers based on data from observations and
research

Board of Directors, Faith Tabernacle Church of West Los Angeles
Elder 2014-Present
Provide oversight to church and collaborate with various church leaders on the
vision and mission
Develop leaders through mentoring and face-to-face interactions
Increase church members engagement through personal outreach efforts and
collaboration with families

spena24@gmail.com 3025 S. Barrington Ave. Apt 18
915-253-8916 Los Angeles, CA. 90066
West Texas Messengers of Peace, El Paso, TX
President 2003-2007
Supervised 200 members of 13 different church youth groups in West Texas
Encouraged and mentored adolescents in defining and accomplishing goals
through leadership conferences and site-visit presentations

Teaching & Coaching
City Charter Middle School Los Angeles, CA
Math & Special Education Teacher 2013-Present
Introduced and implemented interactive notebooks method to increase student
learning
Modify math curriculum to students of special needs
Collaborate with math department to create common assessments and innovative
lesson plans

Americas High School El Paso, TX
Special Education Teacher 2006-2012
Provided consultation for general education teachers on effective strategies
through observations and one-on-one feedback sessions
Created and modified math curriculum for students of special needs
Served on Admission Review Dismissal (ARD) committees and developed
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

Americas High School El Paso, TX
Girls Volleyball/Basketball Coach 2007-2012
Led teams to successful winning seasons by modeling techniques and building
strong team cohesion
Developed confidence among athletes through conditioning and a variety of drills