Lesslie Picena, M.Ed

Lesslie Picena, M.Ed

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Learn | Teach | Inspire

  • Education

    • Rosie Sorrells School of Education and Social Services

      2014 - 2018
      High School Diploma EDUCATION 4.0
    • Abilene Christian University

      2022 - 2023
      Master of Education - MEd Teaching and Learning
    • Abilene Christian University

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor's degree Elementary Education and Teaching 4.0

      Activities and Societies: ACU Dean’s List Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Alpha Chi Honor Society ACU Best Buddies Summa Cum LaudeUniversity ScholarValedictorian

  • Experience

    • Winnetka Elementary School

      Sept 2016 - May 2017
      Student Intern

      Assisted 3rd grade students with language arts and social studies classwork, reading, writing and learning centers for 1-2 days a week.Managed the behavior of 22 3rd grade students while the teacher was out of the classroom.Made posters and displays used for lesson plans and organized classwork and homework packets.Graded homework and tests and entered grades on gradespeed.

    • N.W. Harllee Early Childhood Center

      Sept 2017 - May 2018
      Student Intern

      Guide kindergarten children during their math centers where they practice counting, addition and subtraction through fun activities for 1-2 days a weekJoin the children during art class and encourage creativity in their drawings and block buildingSort student work, make copies and organize student folders

    • Abilene Christian University

      Jan 2020 - Apr 2023

      - Conducted action research on mindfulness practices- Analyzed formative assessment data to adapt instruction- Implemented a variety of instructional and behavior management strategies- Designed instructional handouts and PowerPoints Student Worker in the Course Materials Lab (CML) located in the Education Department at ACU- Cataloged and sorted children's literature books in the Education Department's library - Checked in and out children’s literature books for college students- Made copies for college students and professors- Laminated copies and posters- Made math manipulatives out of die-cuts, paper, and foam - Graded assignments and quizzes for two college courses (Children’s Literature course and Foundations of Reading course)- Provided written constructive feedback on assignments- Addressed students' concerns about instructional material- Sorted and organized children’s literature books

      • Clinical Teacher at Wylie West Elementary School

        Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
      • Student Worker

        Aug 2020 - Feb 2023
      • Graduate and Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

        Jan 2020 - Apr 2022
    • Long Early Learning Center

      Oct 2021 - Nov 2021
      Student Intern

      Created an iMovie that described the classroom and the strategies used in the classroomCollected notes about the strategies used to prevent challenging behavior in the classroom Collected anecdotal notes about the social attributes displayed by a studentWrote a formal case study based on anecdotal notes and researchMonitored a small group activityHelped students during morning work and learning centersWrote reflections about CLASS for Learning strategies used in the classroom Show less

    • Taylor Elementary School

      Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
      Student Intern

      Created and delivered lesson plansWrote structured journals about effective strategies observed in the classroomMonitored a small group activityHelped students with writing and math activities

    • Childcare Network

      Oct 2023 - Apr 2024
      Preschool Teacher

      - Implemented a variety of play-based and hands-on learning activities - Utilized mindfulness and positive guidance practices to manage children’s behavior- Completed daily records of attendance, child portfolios, and USDA documentation- Prepared and served meals and snacks for children- Maintained professional communication and interactions with families and colleagues

    • Lionheart Children's Academy

      Jun 2024 - now
      Preschool Teacher
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Teacher of Early Childhood through 6th Grade - ESL Endorsement

      Texas Education Agency
      Jun 2023
    • Digital Marketing Associate

      SMstudy - Global Accreditation Body for Sales and Marketing Certifications
      Dec 2017
    • Inbound Marketing Certification

      HubSpot Academy
      Oct 2017