Lesslie Picena, M.Ed

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