Kevin Pena Email & Phone Number

*Assists teachers in preparing materials and support teacher in grading work*Assists in maintaining student records and files*Guides student's behavior in a positive way that teaches self-respect for others and the community*Maintains virtual environment through Google Classroom and Aeries grade book*Maintains regular communication with students, parents, and teachers to talk about student progress via email, parent conferences, and Parent Square

*Facilitated 16 weekly scheduled College Access Junior and Senior programming workshops per semester while centering holistic and culturally responsive support to first-generation, low-income students*Developed 8 partnerships between HOLA and colleges/universities to advocate for HOLA students and connect college resources to the community*Fostered strong and meaningful relationships with over 200 HOLA students, alumni, and parents to cultivate a nurturing and supportive environment*Successfully guided over 100 students in applying for Financial Aid including obtaining necessary documents, guidance through the rigorous application process, and assisting applicants to mail their signatures*Responsible for weekly metrics on student's programming attendance, potential colleges, and special event appearances*Reviewed over scholarship applications for 5 of HOLA's scholarship committees, where as a collective group have awarded over $1,000,000 in financial need funding to students for colleges across the nation

Greater Los Angeles Area

*Lead over 50 young campers to practice communication and collaboration skills through outdoor play*Utilized the curriculum provided to engage campers in fun and active recreational activities through energetic sessions*Actively cooperated with a team of 12 to deliver the best possible experience to all campers through mentorship and fun engagement

Merced, California Area

*Cultivated, supervised, and protected the rights of 8 children in a safe and nurturing environment at designated group homes*Promoted children's social development by performing various food-service and housekeeping functions on a daily basis*Implemented behavioral system utilized at homes through crisis intervention, as necessary*Performed accurate record keeping of staff logs, medication charts, allowance records, and menus