Pendoh Warambo
Glendale
Summary
Dedicated Entry-level Special Education Teacher with hands-on student teaching and practicum experience supporting Early Childhood and K-2 students. Skilled in planning individualized instructionand managing student behavior using positive, developmentally appropriate strategies. Familiar with Alhambra Elementary School District practices and expectations. Collaborative, receptive to feedback, and committed to continuous professional growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
James W. Rice Elementary
Glendale
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported Early Childhood and K-2 students with diverse learning and behavioral needs
- Assisted with the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) under thesupervision of certified teachers
- Planned and delivered small-group and individualized instruction aligned with grade-level standards and IEP goals
- Provided individualized support to students to address varying learning needs.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and understanding.
Student Teacher
Barcelona Elementary School
Glendale
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Applied positive behavior supports and consistent classroom routines to promote engagement and self-regulation
- Collaborated with special education teachers, general education teachers, and support staff to support inclusion
- Assisted with progress monitoring, data collection, and student documentation
- Demonstrated professionalism, flexibility, and responsiveness to feedback from mentor teachers and administrators
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to promote student participation and learning.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to refine instructional strategies and techniques.
Teacher's Assistant
St Paul's Lutheran Grade School
Concordia
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2025
High School Diploma -
St. Paul Lutheran High School
Concordia, MO05-2022
Skills
- Individualized Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- IEP & Behavior Support
- Positive Classroom Management
- Documentation and Data Collection
- Progress Monitoring
- Receptive to Feedback
- Proper implementation of feedback
- Adaptability to classroom changes and lessons
Certification
Special Education Teaching Certification - Early Childhood / K-2, Arizona Department of Education, In Progress, 12/01/25
Projects Practicum Experience
- Designed and implemented lesson plans aligned with IEP goals
- Supported early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skill development
- Applied evidence-based strategies in real classroom settings
- Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time.
- Developed a deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
Languages
Swahili
English
Timeline
Student Teacher
James W. Rice Elementary
10.2025 - 12.2025
Student Teacher
Barcelona Elementary School
08.2025 - 10.2025
Teacher's Assistant
St Paul's Lutheran Grade School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Special Education
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
St. Paul Lutheran High School