Bianca Garza
San Marcos,TX
Summary
I am an ambitious, enthusiastic and dedicated individual who can plan, prepare, and deliver expected requirements. I’m an educator and team leader who enjoys helping people learn, grow, and feel confident in what they do. Through teaching Spanish, leading team meetings, and supporting colleagues with lesson planning, I’ve developed a strong ability to explain information clearly, create helpful learning materials, and adapt to different needs. I’m excited to bring that experience to my employer.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish 1 & 2 Teacher
James Bowie High School
Austin, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Supported curriculum alignment and instructional planning for Spanish 1 and 2, building structured, engaging learning modules for cohort of 224 learners.
- Tracked individualized accommodations for 220+ learners with 504s and IEPs, ensuring compliance and facilitating accessible learning paths across varied skill levels.
- Led weekly PLC meetings, coaching colleagues on lesson plan consistency and teaching frameworks to enhance classroom delivery.
- Maintained regular communication with students, parents, and administrative leadership to review progress and address learning barriers for enhanced accountability.
First Grade Bilingual Multi-Classroom Teacher Leader
Wayside REAL Learning Academy
Austin, TX
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with Teacher Fellow to train colleague on professionalism, communication, leadership, active listening, and parent and student customer service through modeling, scheduled check-ins, one-on-one support, and observations, enhancing overall team effectiveness.
- Modeled organization tips, technology strategies, and planning preparation while supporting colleague through collaboration, communication, and leadership.
- Used brainstorming, creativity, critical thinking, and flexibility daily to support classroom responsibilities.
- Created engaging projects and assignments in English and Spanish, established routines that minimized classroom incidents, and fostered a positive cross-cultural learning environment.
- Completed daily data entry, spreadsheet work, data analysis, record-keeping, and filing for 150 students while maintaining student confidentiality, state testing, and mandated requirements.
- Attended professional development training and supported TELPAS, CLI testing, and academic level goals, leading to improved student performance and achievement.
- Facilitated and organized meetings with team members to discuss project updates and strategies. for 504, IEP, and FIE processes with fellow teacher while providing public speaking support, coaching, and contract review.
First Grade Bilingual Math, Science and Social Studies Teacher
Wayside REAL Learning Academy
Austin, TX
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Created lessons, quizzes, and exams in math, science, social studies, and ELA with close attention to detail.
- Adapted lessons and added strategies to support student learning in both individual and group settings.
- Used Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams for whole-class and small-group instruction while staying available for student support.
- Built testing system that supported positive student testing outcomes while meeting deadlines.
- Facilitated video conferences and meetings with administrators, counselors, and parents to collaboratively address issues and improve student performance.
- Compiled quarterly reports with precise terminology to enhance clarity and understanding.
- Planned events and aligned student interests with academic needs.
Career Case Manager
Goodwill Industries
Austin, TX
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Guided young adults in balancing priorities, ensuring students remained on track to achieve academic and career goals.
- Collaborated with Goodwill to support high school students in achieving academic and career objectives.
- Delivered trainings on post-secondary career readiness, financial literacy, and work experience.
- Facilitated access to financial support services for students, enhancing their ability to succeed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas State University
01-2018
Associates Liberal Arts -
Austin Community College
01-2016
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Assessment Design
- Data Management
- Quarterly Reports
- Deadline management
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Skills
- Conceptualizing Solutions
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Multitasking
- Problem solving
Certification
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (Passed)
- TEL PAS Rater Collaborator (Passed)
- English as a Second Language (In Progress)
- Core Subjects EC-6 (In Progress)
Language
English, Spanish
Timeline
Spanish 1 & 2 Teacher
James Bowie High School
09.2024 - Current
First Grade Bilingual Multi-Classroom Teacher Leader
Wayside REAL Learning Academy
01.2023 - 01.2024
First Grade Bilingual Math, Science and Social Studies Teacher
Wayside REAL Learning Academy
01.2021 - 01.2023
Career Case Manager
Goodwill Industries
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas State University
Associates Liberal Arts -
Austin Community College