Jonathan Dionisio Peña M.Ed
Academic Dean at Uplift Education- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Board Governance
BoardBuildMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Teacher, Bilingual Education
Texas Education AgencyAug, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Uplift Education
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Academic Dean
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Jul 2019 - Present
High School MYP Dean/Vice-Principal at Uplift Hampton Preparatory High School in Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas. -Managed and coordinated ~450 student transitions to the virtual Google ED suite learning platform. -Managed and coached 13 certified teachers in various subjects. -Presented professional development for all high school leaders around school discipline and restorative practices. -Results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple complexes, time-sensitive projects with… Show more High School MYP Dean/Vice-Principal at Uplift Hampton Preparatory High School in Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas. -Managed and coordinated ~450 student transitions to the virtual Google ED suite learning platform. -Managed and coached 13 certified teachers in various subjects. -Presented professional development for all high school leaders around school discipline and restorative practices. -Results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple complexes, time-sensitive projects with multiple senior stakeholders
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Dean of Students
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May 2015 - Jul 2020
High School MYP Dean at Title 1, full International Baccalaureate campus, serving a diverse student body representing over 20 countries of origin. Managed and designed school-wide systems for all student discipline and school culture for 500 students leveraging the HERO platform to collect discipline data and create interventions that lowered suspension rates annually by ~10%. Presented professional development for all high school leaders around school discipline and restorative practices… Show more High School MYP Dean at Title 1, full International Baccalaureate campus, serving a diverse student body representing over 20 countries of origin. Managed and designed school-wide systems for all student discipline and school culture for 500 students leveraging the HERO platform to collect discipline data and create interventions that lowered suspension rates annually by ~10%. Presented professional development for all high school leaders around school discipline and restorative practices. Spearheaded International Baccalaureate Diploma program 3-year authorization process resulting in full approval with no matters to be addressed.
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4th Grade Teacher
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Jul 2014 - May 2015
-Served as Academic Chair in K-5 math to new resident teachers in 2014-2015 -Created and executed rigorous, objective-driven lesson plans with a focus on literacy, tracked and analyzed student data, and developed assessments with the end goal of 1.7 years of reading growth for each student -Utilized scores obtained from Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) to create and plan for individual student growth of 1.7 years by end of school year -Built relationships with stakeholders in… Show more -Served as Academic Chair in K-5 math to new resident teachers in 2014-2015 -Created and executed rigorous, objective-driven lesson plans with a focus on literacy, tracked and analyzed student data, and developed assessments with the end goal of 1.7 years of reading growth for each student -Utilized scores obtained from Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) to create and plan for individual student growth of 1.7 years by end of school year -Built relationships with stakeholders in student’s education by planning and hosting several parent workshops on literacy and how to help children improve upon reading and writing at home
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Dallas Kids First
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United States
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Political Organizer (CAMP Fellowship)
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
The CAMP Fellowship, which started in Dallas, TX, is a competitive opportunity and paid program focused on deepening community members’ understanding of education politics while equipping participants with the necessary skills to support elected officials and candidates seeking office. Fellows will gain exposure to leaders of nonprofits, elected officials, media, candidates, and community organizers with decades of experience in politics and education related activities. The CAMP Fellowship, which started in Dallas, TX, is a competitive opportunity and paid program focused on deepening community members’ understanding of education politics while equipping participants with the necessary skills to support elected officials and candidates seeking office. Fellows will gain exposure to leaders of nonprofits, elected officials, media, candidates, and community organizers with decades of experience in politics and education related activities.
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J. Dionisio Pena & Associates
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Hayward, California, United States
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Chief Of Staff
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Aug 2019 - Nov 2020
Appointed Cheif of Staff for a successful political election campaign for the local school board race in Hayward, California. Point of contact for media and press inquiries and communications strategist. Appointed Cheif of Staff for a successful political election campaign for the local school board race in Hayward, California. Point of contact for media and press inquiries and communications strategist.
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Teach For America
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Diversity and Inclusion Facilitator
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May 2020 - Jul 2020
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Facilitator for Teach For America's Inaugural Virtual Summer Teacher Training Program (VSTT), formerly known as Institute. - Facilitated over 16 hours of professional development to the incoming teachers in training - Designed and execute anti-racist curriculum and pedagogy - Collaborated with other VSTT staffers to facilitate the overall learning and development of 44 corps members in our learning community - Addressed breaches to TFA's core values… Show more Diversity Equity & Inclusion Facilitator for Teach For America's Inaugural Virtual Summer Teacher Training Program (VSTT), formerly known as Institute. - Facilitated over 16 hours of professional development to the incoming teachers in training - Designed and execute anti-racist curriculum and pedagogy - Collaborated with other VSTT staffers to facilitate the overall learning and development of 44 corps members in our learning community - Addressed breaches to TFA's core values rapidly and with fidelity - Facilitated dialogical learning about racism, systemic oppression, and how it perpetuates the status quo within our educational system. Show less Diversity Equity & Inclusion Facilitator for Teach For America's Inaugural Virtual Summer Teacher Training Program (VSTT), formerly known as Institute. - Facilitated over 16 hours of professional development to the incoming teachers in training - Designed and execute anti-racist curriculum and pedagogy - Collaborated with other VSTT staffers to facilitate the overall learning and development of 44 corps members in our learning community - Addressed breaches to TFA's core values… Show more Diversity Equity & Inclusion Facilitator for Teach For America's Inaugural Virtual Summer Teacher Training Program (VSTT), formerly known as Institute. - Facilitated over 16 hours of professional development to the incoming teachers in training - Designed and execute anti-racist curriculum and pedagogy - Collaborated with other VSTT staffers to facilitate the overall learning and development of 44 corps members in our learning community - Addressed breaches to TFA's core values rapidly and with fidelity - Facilitated dialogical learning about racism, systemic oppression, and how it perpetuates the status quo within our educational system. Show less
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Fort Worth ISD
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Dual Language Self Contained Teacher
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Jun 2011 - Jul 2014
• Planned and taught reading, writing, math, science, and social studies lessons; 70% of classroom instruction given in Spanish • Collaborated with administration, grade-level teams, and curriculum specialists to raise student achievement • Students’ test scores improved by over two grade levels in both reading and writing during my first year in the classroom • Tutored students after school and on weekends to provide small group and individual instruction • Planned and taught reading, writing, math, science, and social studies lessons; 70% of classroom instruction given in Spanish • Collaborated with administration, grade-level teams, and curriculum specialists to raise student achievement • Students’ test scores improved by over two grade levels in both reading and writing during my first year in the classroom • Tutored students after school and on weekends to provide small group and individual instruction
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Teach For America
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Teach For America Corp Member(Fort Worth, TX)
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2013
• Selected from over 20,000 applicants to join a teacher corps working to end educational inequity • Planned and taught reading, writing, math, science, and social studies lessons; 70% of classroom instruction given in Spanish • Collaborated with administration, grade-level teams, and curriculum specialists to raise student achievement • Students’ test scores improved by over two grade levels in both reading and writing during my first year in the classroom • Tutored students after… Show more • Selected from over 20,000 applicants to join a teacher corps working to end educational inequity • Planned and taught reading, writing, math, science, and social studies lessons; 70% of classroom instruction given in Spanish • Collaborated with administration, grade-level teams, and curriculum specialists to raise student achievement • Students’ test scores improved by over two grade levels in both reading and writing during my first year in the classroom • Tutored students after school and on weekends to provide small group and individual instruction • Designed and led the first student leadership council in school's history, providing students 3rd-5th with leadership workshops. Show less • Selected from over 20,000 applicants to join a teacher corps working to end educational inequity • Planned and taught reading, writing, math, science, and social studies lessons; 70% of classroom instruction given in Spanish • Collaborated with administration, grade-level teams, and curriculum specialists to raise student achievement • Students’ test scores improved by over two grade levels in both reading and writing during my first year in the classroom • Tutored students after… Show more • Selected from over 20,000 applicants to join a teacher corps working to end educational inequity • Planned and taught reading, writing, math, science, and social studies lessons; 70% of classroom instruction given in Spanish • Collaborated with administration, grade-level teams, and curriculum specialists to raise student achievement • Students’ test scores improved by over two grade levels in both reading and writing during my first year in the classroom • Tutored students after school and on weekends to provide small group and individual instruction • Designed and led the first student leadership council in school's history, providing students 3rd-5th with leadership workshops. Show less
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U.S. Department of State
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Staff Assistant at U.S. Permanent Mission to the Organization of American States
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Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
-Reported to Ambassador Hector E. Morales on O.A.S political matters. -Prepared and presented weekly briefings to senior U.S. officials on matters relevant to anti-drug trafficking measures, counter-terrorism, human-trafficking, as well as other relevant hemispheric issues. -Strategized logistics as the coordinator for U.S. delegation for CICTE, counter-terrorism ministerial at the O.A.S headquarters in Washington D.C -Assisted the Deputy Ambassador in "Friends of Haiti"… Show more -Reported to Ambassador Hector E. Morales on O.A.S political matters. -Prepared and presented weekly briefings to senior U.S. officials on matters relevant to anti-drug trafficking measures, counter-terrorism, human-trafficking, as well as other relevant hemispheric issues. -Strategized logistics as the coordinator for U.S. delegation for CICTE, counter-terrorism ministerial at the O.A.S headquarters in Washington D.C -Assisted the Deputy Ambassador in "Friends of Haiti" Inter-American working group. Show less -Reported to Ambassador Hector E. Morales on O.A.S political matters. -Prepared and presented weekly briefings to senior U.S. officials on matters relevant to anti-drug trafficking measures, counter-terrorism, human-trafficking, as well as other relevant hemispheric issues. -Strategized logistics as the coordinator for U.S. delegation for CICTE, counter-terrorism ministerial at the O.A.S headquarters in Washington D.C -Assisted the Deputy Ambassador in "Friends of Haiti"… Show more -Reported to Ambassador Hector E. Morales on O.A.S political matters. -Prepared and presented weekly briefings to senior U.S. officials on matters relevant to anti-drug trafficking measures, counter-terrorism, human-trafficking, as well as other relevant hemispheric issues. -Strategized logistics as the coordinator for U.S. delegation for CICTE, counter-terrorism ministerial at the O.A.S headquarters in Washington D.C -Assisted the Deputy Ambassador in "Friends of Haiti" Inter-American working group. Show less
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Education
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2013 - 2015
Teachers College of Columbia University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership and Administration -
2007 - 2011
Howard University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government -
2009 - 2010
University of California, Berkeley
1 year Exchange Student, Political Science and Government -
Hayward High School
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