Amanda Garcia
Houston,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic and adaptable teaching apprentice with a strong foundation in collaborative teaching and bilingual communication. Demonstrated contributions to curriculum development and school-wide initiatives, ready to leverage expertise to support diverse student needs and enhance educational outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Apprentice-English Language Development
Bonham Elementary
Houston, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Created and modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate to a diverse group of EB students that preform below grade level in DIBLES.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement in ELD. As well as provided suggestions and feedback on how to modify lessons for EB students.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning in small groups.
- As a second year member of the SDMC, I contributed to the ongoing improvement of the school by actively participating in monthly faculty meetings to discuss school-wide initiatives aimed at fostering academic excellence and students' wellbeing on behalf of the ELD team.
Teacher of Record-Kindergarten
Bonham Elementary
Houston, TX
08.2024 - 06.2025
- As a teacher, I regularly managed classroom environment to foster student engagement and academic achievement to district standards.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects enhancing student learning experiences.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops and trainings such as the HB3 Teacher Reading Academy.
- As the Kinder team lead, I mentored new teachers within the Kinder team, offering guidance on curriculum planning, classroom management, and best practices for instruction.
- As a member of the Shared Decision Making Committee (SDMC) and the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC), I contributed to the ongoing improvement of the school by actively participating in faculty meetings and school-wide initiatives aimed at fostering academic excellence and student wellbeing.
Apprentice Teacher
Bonham Elementary
Houston
08.2023 - 06.2024
- As a TA, I collaborated with the Teachers of record to adapt lessons for diverse student needs and learning styles across grade levels.
- Attended professional development meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops provided by the district to improve professional competence.
- I supported teachers in classroom management and student engagement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Assisted struggling students through one-on-one sessions, leading to increased academic success.
Education
EC-6, Art EC-12 - Elementary Education
Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
Houston, TX07-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2021
Skills
- Great with collaborative teaching practices
- Trained in test proctoring for DIBLES, MAP, STAAR
- Flexible and adaptive to new challenges
- Exhibits continuous growth mindset
- Trained to work in whole group and small group instruction
- Trained in proper parent-teacher communication
- Experienced in peer mentoring
Certification
- HB3 Teacher Reading Academy (2025)
- Standard CPR / AED (2023)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teaching Apprentice-English Language Development
Bonham Elementary
08.2025 - Current
Teacher of Record-Kindergarten
Bonham Elementary
08.2024 - 06.2025
Apprentice Teacher
Bonham Elementary
08.2023 - 06.2024
EC-6, Art EC-12 - Elementary Education
Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Houston