Anna Garcia
Mission,TX
Summary
Resourceful and adaptable educator with a strong background in bilingual teaching. Known for effective communication and collaboration, driving student engagement and satisfaction. Ready to contribute expertise in lesson planning and customer service to foster positive outcomes. Knowledge of Microsoft products, as well as other databases, in order to perform my job in the most efficient manner.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Retail Specialist
Charter / Spectrum
San Juan, Texas
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and service options.
- Processed customer transactions using point-of-sale systems efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service experiences.
- Educated customers on promotions and services available at Charter/Spectrum.
- Participated in training sessions to improve product knowledge and skills.
- Assisted customers in selecting merchandise based on their individual needs and preferences.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Performed cash register transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Utilized POS systems for accurate order processing.
- Maintained a clean and orderly retail environment.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss new products or services.
- Monitored sales performance against established goals.
- Maintained records related to sales for store management.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
Emergent Bilingual Teacher
Cleveland ISD
Cleveland, Texas
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Developed bilingual lesson plans to enhance language acquisition and cultural understanding.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities for diverse student populations in English and Spanish.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored instructional strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and classroom expectations.
- Implemented technology tools to enrich lessons and promote interactive learning experiences.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and methodologies.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for bilingual education and classroom management strategies.
- Created a supportive classroom environment that encouraged students to take risks with the language.
- Communicated with other teachers, and parents about bilingual student's needs.
- Advised parents about educational resources available for bilingual children.
- Encouraged student participation through pair work and individual projects.
- Attended professional development workshops related to bilingual education best practices.
- Adapted curriculums to fit bilingual classrooms and include all students.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, homework completion and test scores.
- Assisted English learners with developing their English language proficiency while maintaining their native language fluency.
- Implemented behavior management techniques that promoted positive interactions among students.
- Participated in school events such as Open House nights or Parent-Teacher Conferences.
- Provided feedback on written assignments, tests and oral presentations in Spanish.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Evaluated student performance data from standardized tests and designed strategies for improvement.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum by using online resources such as videos, podcasts and interactive websites.
Emergent Bilingual Teacher
Spring ISD
Houston, Texas
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed bilingual lesson plans to enhance language acquisition and cultural understanding.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities for diverse student populations in English and Spanish.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored instructional strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and classroom expectations.
- Implemented technology tools to enrich lessons and promote interactive learning experiences.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and methodologies.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for bilingual education and classroom management strategies.
- Created a supportive classroom environment that encouraged students to take risks with the language.
- Communicated with other teachers, and parents about bilingual student's needs.
- Advised parents about educational resources available for bilingual children.
- Encouraged student participation through pair work and individual projects.
- Attended professional development workshops related to bilingual education best practices.
- Adapted curriculums to fit bilingual classrooms and include all students.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, homework completion and test scores.
- Assisted English learners with developing their English language proficiency while maintaining their native language fluency.
- Implemented behavior management techniques that promoted positive interactions among students.
- Participated in school events such as Open House nights or Parent-Teacher Conferences.
- Provided feedback on written assignments, tests and oral presentations in Spanish.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Evaluated student performance data from standardized tests and designed strategies for improvement.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum by using online resources such as videos, podcasts and interactive websites.
Emergent Bilingual Teacher
Houston ISD
Houston, Texas
08.2015 - 05.2022
- Developed bilingual lesson plans to enhance language acquisition and cultural understanding.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities for diverse student populations in English and Spanish.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored instructional strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and classroom expectations.
- Implemented technology tools to enrich lessons and promote interactive learning experiences.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and methodologies.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for bilingual education and classroom management strategies.
- Created a supportive classroom environment that encouraged students to take risks with the language.
- Communicated with other teachers, and parents about bilingual student's needs.
- Advised parents about educational resources available for bilingual children.
- Encouraged student participation through pair work and individual projects.
- Attended professional development workshops related to bilingual education best practices.
- Adapted curriculums to fit bilingual classrooms and include all students.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, homework completion and test scores.
- Assisted English learners with developing their English language proficiency while maintaining their native language fluency.
- Implemented behavior management techniques that promoted positive interactions among students.
- Participated in school events such as Open House nights or Parent-Teacher Conferences.
- Provided feedback on written assignments, tests and oral presentations in Spanish.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Evaluated student performance data from standardized tests and designed strategies for improvement.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum by using online resources such as videos, podcasts and interactive websites.
Emergent Bilingual Teacher
Mission CISD
Mission, Texas
07.1997 - 05.2015
- Developed bilingual lesson plans to enhance language acquisition and cultural understanding.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities for diverse student populations in English and Spanish.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored instructional strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and classroom expectations.
- Implemented technology tools to enrich lessons and promote interactive learning experiences.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and methodologies.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for bilingual education and classroom management strategies.
- Created a supportive classroom environment that encouraged students to take risks with the language.
- Communicated with other teachers, and parents about bilingual student's needs.
- Advised parents about educational resources available for bilingual children.
- Encouraged student participation through pair work and individual projects.
- Attended professional development workshops related to bilingual education best practices.
- Adapted curriculums to fit bilingual classrooms and include all students.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, homework completion and test scores.
- Assisted English learners with developing their English language proficiency while maintaining their native language fluency.
- Implemented behavior management techniques that promoted positive interactions among students.
- Participated in school events such as Open House nights or Parent-Teacher Conferences.
- Provided feedback on written assignments, tests and oral presentations in Spanish.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Evaluated student performance data from standardized tests and designed strategies for improvement.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum by using online resources such as videos, podcasts and interactive websites.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University Of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX08-2008
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Bilingual education
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Collaboration
- Technology integration
- Parent communication
- Professional development
- Behavior management
- Diversity engagement
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Data analysis
- Subject matter expertise
- Adaptation strategies
- Active listening
- Effective feedback
- Student motivation
- Record keeping
- Performance assessments
- Group and individual instruction
- Serving diverse communities
- Relationship building
- Test proctoring
- Testing and grading
- Empathy and patience
- Curriculum development
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- Curriculum implementation
- Positive role model and mentor
- Conflict resolution
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Social-emotional learning training
- Literacy development
- Differentiated instruction
- Standardized testing techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Project-based learning
- IEP planning
- Alternative learning methods
- Assigning and grading work
- Student rapport
- Student engagement
- ESL- English as second language
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student records management
- Student-centered learning
- Data-driven instruction
- Assessment strategies
- Clear public speaking skills
- Collaborative learning
- Small group instruction
- Community involvement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Excellent classroom management
- Parent and student communication
- Classwork assignment
- Faculty collaboration
- Alternative dispute resolution training
- Instructional methods
- Motivating students
- Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
ELAR Certified by the State of Texas
Accomplishments
I was featured in the Houston Chronicle in August of 2024 aiding and instructing students. I was also featured having classroom and academic communication with students in the article.
Affiliations
Volunteer Soccer Coach for Daughter's Soccer team, participated in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council #2917, Participated in Catholic Christian Daughters organization, Volunteer Bingo Caller, Volunteer secretary for Knights of Columbus #2917 for the Grand Knight as well as other functions that needed assistance at the Council.
Timeline
Retail Specialist
Charter / Spectrum
09.2025 - 01.2026
Emergent Bilingual Teacher
Cleveland ISD
08.2023 - 05.2025
Emergent Bilingual Teacher
Spring ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023
Emergent Bilingual Teacher
Houston ISD
08.2015 - 05.2022
Emergent Bilingual Teacher
Mission CISD
07.1997 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University Of Texas Pan American