Adriana Lorenzo-Garcia
Palmetto Bay,USA
Summary
Enthusiastic educator dedicated to creating an engaging yet structured classroom environment. Committed to being student-focused, strives to build connections with students to understand their unique needs and interests. Flexible and organized, able to effectively multitask and adapt to various teaching situations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade Math Teacher/5th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop cross-curricular projects that connected math concepts to real-world applications.
- Enhance student learning experiences by implementing technology-based programs such as i-Ready and IXL.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Organized extracurricular math-related activities, fostering enthusiasm for the subject outside of the classroom setting.
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Boosted student confidence through constructive feedback and individualized attention during one-on-one conferences.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet State Standards.
- Introduced interactive learning tools such as online simulations, virtual field trips, and collaborative apps to enhance student engagement in Social Studies content.
Mathematics Teacher
Somerset Silver Palms
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Department Chair for 3-5 Grade Math and Science Teachers
- Able to enhance student learning experiences by implementing technology-based programs such as Gizmos, I-ready, Reading plus and Reflex Math
- Develop inspiring hands-on lessons that will capture children’s imagination and breed success
- Proficient understanding of assessment and data analysis to drive differentiated instruction
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Mater Academy Bay
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Grade Level Chair to Mater Bay Middle School Teachers
- Taught all mathematics classes offered to middle school students (6th and 7th regular, advanced, and intensive classes)
- Also taught an Engineering class where students worked on the engineering design process.
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Somerset Silver Palms
08.2011 - 08.2017
- Chair Person for the Middle/High Math Department
- Taught 6th & 7th mathematics from Regular to Advanced
- Also taught Intensive Algebra1
- Was the Mu Alpha Theta Chapter Sponsor
- Participated in ESSAC meetings, helped create the Math SIP goals for the school, offered free math tutoring to students twice a week, participated in the Saturday tutoring sessions, and sponsored middle school clubs such as Math Club and Robotics Club
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center
08.2005 - 08.2011
- Responsible for teaching6th,7th, and8th grade Mathematics from intensive math to gifted math courses
- I taught a Math Boot Camp for all6th graders to help prepare them for the FCAT Exam
- Taught Saturday tutoring sessions and Tues/Thurs Math tutoring classes for the ESOL6th grade students in effort to raise FCAT scores to meet AYP
- In2005, I was responsible for teaching Language Arts, Reading and Social Studies in a Team Teaching Classroom of40 Second Graders.2006, I taught Language Arts to two3rd Grade groups of students, Inclusion in the AM and ESOL self-contained in the PM
Education
MASTERS - Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics
Concordia University
Portland, OR01.2015
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Elementary Education
Barry University
Miami, FL05.2003
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Technology
- Microsoft Office
- Google Classroom
- Windows
- Data Handling
- Web-Based
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
Certification
- Elementary Education Teacher K -6
- E.S.O.L Endorsement 2002
- Middle School Mathematics 6-9 Certification 2007
- Gifted Endorsement 2010
Additional Positions Held Within School Systems
- 3100 –2nd Grade Teacher E.W.F Stirrup Elementary School Miami, FL. -1/05–4/05
- 3rd Grade Teacher Olive Chapel Elementary School Apex, NC -8/03 –12/04
- 3rd Grade Position & Student Teaching Wesley Matthews Elementary School Miami, FL. -1/02 –1/03
- 1 on1 Paraprofessional Position Snapper Creek Elementary School Miami, FL. -1/01 –5/01
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
7th Grade Math Teacher/5th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
08.2021 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
Somerset Silver Palms
08.2018 - 06.2021
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Mater Academy Bay
06.2017 - 08.2018
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Somerset Silver Palms
08.2011 - 08.2017
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center
08.2005 - 08.2011
MASTERS - Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics
Concordia University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Elementary Education
Barry University
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