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Courtney Penaluna

Courtney Penaluna

Certified Teacher

Employed Available
I'm happily married and a mother to two amazing little boys. I've always known that I wanted to work with children and mold their young minds. I know your probably wondering about the gap in my graduation date and me finishing my student teaching. Life happens, I got married had my boys. I got the privilege to get to spend a few years at home with them.
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Assistant Director

Lil Kidz Academy
June 2016 to January 2018
  • I was in charge of doing all the paperwork, filing, and billing. I was the person parents went to with concerns, questions or comments. I set up the curriculum for the 3 year old room and the Pre-K room. I also taught the Pre-K room. My kiddos knew how to write their first names, knew all the letters lower case and upper case with their sounds, math problems up to 10 and they knew a few sight words and where able to read using guided readers.

Student Teacher

Pecan Creek Elementary
Since January 2018
  • Work along side my Cooperating teacher in her 5th grade class teaching Social Studies and ELAR.

Para Aid Inclusion

Dorthy Adkins Elementary
October 2015 to June 2016
  • I worked with multiple students in class, specials and in the inclusion room. I helped make and teach mini lessons with our friends. I was offered a full time Para position for the following year but it wasn't a good fit for my family.
  • I feel that I’ve gotten the opportunity to work with a lot of different, strong individuals who I have learned many things from. I have found myself working in many different setting and have thrived, adapted and excelled at each. I have become fully aware of how much I love working with children. I enjoy the fast pace and the ever changing needs of the students. My favorite part of being an educator is the smile on a child's face when what your teaching clicks and they understand it and can demonstrate that knowledge. I take constructive criticism in stride and will work my hardest to fulfill the expectations that you may have. I think if given the opportunity that I will be an asset to your teaching team!

Alternative Teaching Certificate

Iteachtexas

2015 to 2016
I worked on my teaching certificate after I had my boys and while I was working.

Bachelors of Arts and Sciences

Texas Tech University

2004 to 2009
I went to Stephen F Austin my first year and transferred to Texas Tech my second year. I went to school full time while working full time and supporting myself.