Aurora Garza
McAllen,TX
Summary
Energetic Bilingual Elementary Teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Bilingual Teacher
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Edinburg, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
5th Grade BilingualTeacher
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Edinburg, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
K-5 Recent Immigrant Teacher
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Edinburg, TX
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct English language learners
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
First Grade Bilingual Teacher
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Edinburg, TX
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
First Grade Bilingual Teacher
McAllen ISD
McAllen, TX
08.2002 - 05.2015
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
First Grade Bilingual Teacher
La Joya ISD
La Joya, TX
08.1994 - 05.2002
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Accountant
Robert Rodriguez , C.P.A. Firm
McAllen, TX
06.1992 - 07.1994
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
Education
Alternative Certification Program-Teaching - Elementary Bilingual Early Childhood K-6
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX07.1994
BBA - Accountant
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.1992
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Behavioral improvements
- Standardized tests
- Proficient in Google Workspace for Education
- Proficient in Eduphoria Math and Reading Assessment
- Proficient in Sharon Wells Mathematics Program
- Proficient in Reading Renaissance Program
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Second Grade Bilingual Teacher
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
5th Grade BilingualTeacher
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
08.2019 - 05.2020
K-5 Recent Immigrant Teacher
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
08.2017 - 05.2019
First Grade Bilingual Teacher
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2017
First Grade Bilingual Teacher
McAllen ISD
08.2002 - 05.2015
First Grade Bilingual Teacher
La Joya ISD
08.1994 - 05.2002
Accountant
Robert Rodriguez , C.P.A. Firm
06.1992 - 07.1994
Alternative Certification Program-Teaching - Elementary Bilingual Early Childhood K-6
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
BBA - Accountant
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley