Brenda Garcia
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Experienced Certified Spanish Teacher, Summer Campus Testing Coordinator, Campus Attendance Coordinator, World Language Department Head, and 2024 Class Sponsor with a strong commitment to students’ development and the learning experience. Excellent background and proven success in helping students reach their potential. Experienced and devoted Spanish Teacher with excellent communication skills demonstrated by years of proven success helping students reach their potential—strong commitment to students’ development and learning experience, specializing in leading student curriculum design and engagement.
Experienced with educational leadership, particularly in middle school settings, fostering positive learning environment and supporting both students and staff. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to address challenges and drive school improvement. Knowledge of curriculum development, student behavior management, and team collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Campus Testing Coordinator
Fort Worth Independent School District
06.2025 - Current
- Lead the management and administration of all testing activities across the school district, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
- Develop comprehensive testing schedules in coordination with teachers, school leaders, and administrators to optimize resources and minimize disruptions.
- Oversee distribution of testing materials, provide clear instructions, and manage the accurate scoring and timely reporting of assessment results.
- Ensure strict compliance with all local, state, and federal testing regulations, maintaining meticulous records of testing data and audit readiness.
- Partner with school leadership teams to design and implement effective testing policies and strategies that support instructional goals and student achievement.
Attendance Coordinator
Fort Worth Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
- Assess, monitor, and report on student attendance and absenteeism trends to support school improvement goals.
- Oversee campus attendance procedures, collaborating closely with attendance clerks to ensure accurate record-keeping and strict adherence to district and state attendance policies.
- Organize and lead attendance recovery programs, including after-school and Saturday sessions, to help students recover lost credit due to absences and promote academic success.
- Partner with school staff, families, and community resources to address attendance barriers and foster a culture of consistent student engagement.
- Utilize data-driven insights to inform targeted interventions and support systems designed to reduce chronic absenteeism.
- Support school leadership in developing strategic attendance initiatives aligned with overall student achievement objectives.
World Languages Department Head
Fort Worth Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
- Provide instructional leadership and support to teachers within the department to promote high-quality teaching and student learning.
- Coordinate curriculum planning, implementation, and assessment aligned with school and district standards.
- Facilitate regular department meetings to collaborate on best practices, share resources, and address instructional challenges.
- Monitor student performance data within the department to identify trends and support targeted interventions.
- Mentor and support department members in professional development and growth opportunities.
- Serve as a liaison between the department and school administration, communicating goals, needs, and progress.
- Lead initiatives to foster a positive and collaborative department culture focused on continuous improvement.
Teacher Student Engagement
Fort Worth Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
- Provide academic tutoring and personalized support to pregnant students to encourage continued school attendance and successful course completion.
- Conduct research and gather data on challenges faced by pregnant students, using findings to inform intervention strategies and program improvements.
- Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, and community resources to create a supportive network addressing academic, health, and social needs.
- Develop and facilitate workshops or programs designed to empower pregnant students to balance their education with pregnancy-related responsibilities.
- Monitor student progress and attendance, proactively identifying risks of dropout and implementing retention strategies.
- Advocate for policies and practices that promote equitable access to education for pregnant and parenting students.
Spanish Teacher
Fort Worth Independent School District
08.2019 - Current
- Subjects: Spanish II, Honors Spanish III, AP Spanish Language & Culture, and AP Spanish Literature & Culture
- Establish the yearly base curriculum followed by all students
- Establish benchmarks that students are expected to reach throughout the year
- Ensure each student understands the Spanish subject matter for full accreditation.
- Work with students multiple times a week to establish a pattern of learning through a variety of exercises and progress exams.
- Work with parents to involve them in their child’s learning progress
- Provide additional tutoring on an individual basis so students continue their path to a successful year-end class credit.
Spanish Tutor
Multiple Locations
03.2012 - Current
- Guided struggling students in the acquisition of study skills and Spanish content, resulting in a 100% passing rate of students.
AP Reader
College Board
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Evaluate and score AP Students' exams to ensure they accurately reflect college-level achievement as established by the College Board.
2024 Class Sponsor
Fort Worth Independent School District
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Work with students to organize fundraisers for the 2024 Class
- Work with students to promote school spirit through student engagement
- Help students ensure a successful High School experience through graduation.
Guest Educator
Keller Independent School District
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Work in partnership with classroom teachers to provide grade and subject-appropriate instruction when the teacher of record is absent.
Guest Educator
Northwest Independent School District
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Work in partnership with classroom teachers to provide grade and subject-appropriate instruction when the teacher of record is absent.
Spanish Teacher
Trinity Preparatory Academy of Keller
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant, and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
- Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher/Form Tutor.
- Facilitate and encourage a learning experience that provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
- Contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
- Share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
Retail and Business Banking Relationship Manager
Bank of America
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Relationship managers are the face of Bank of America in the financial centers, bringing Bank of America products and services to life for retail and business clients. The main responsibility is to focus on offering appropriate financial solutions and services to both individual and small business clients.
Business Banking Client Relationship Representative
PNC Financial Services Group
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Provide advanced client relationship support for the local business banking team. Act as a liaison for Book of Business lending customers and Business Banker to PNC’s Loan renewal process by obtaining evidence of insurance, payoff letters, title documents, trust documents, etc.
Corporate Support Specialist - Contractor
PNC Financial Services Group
05.2011 - 01.2013
- Assist multiple divisions in classifying documents, creating databases/booklets for meetings, responding to phone calls, emails/faxes, and delivering messages using strong prioritization regarding business or emergency calls. Accept and distribute mail/packages to the proper departments and employees. Manage building identification cards for employees, conference rooms, and internal events.
Education
Master's in Teaching & Learning Spanish - Spanish as a Foreign Language and its Culture
UNIVERSIDAD DE GRANADA
01.2021
B.B.A. - Business Administration
LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
01.2009
Skills
- Spanish Native Speaker
- Communications
- Curriculum Design
- Cooperative Learning
- Lesson Planning Expertise
- Parent Relations
- Teaching, Tutoring, and Counseling
- Group Learning
- Classroom Management
- Evaluation and Assessment
Certification
- Principal as Instructional Leader Grades (EC-12)
- T-TESS Evaluator
- Language Other than English - Spanish Grades (EC-12)
- English as a Second Language Supplemental (EC-12)
- Gifted and Talented
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Summer Campus Testing Coordinator
Fort Worth Independent School District
06.2025 - Current
Attendance Coordinator
Fort Worth Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
2024 Class Sponsor
Fort Worth Independent School District
08.2021 - 01.2024
World Languages Department Head
Fort Worth Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
Teacher Student Engagement
Fort Worth Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
AP Reader
College Board
06.2020 - 06.2024
Spanish Teacher
Fort Worth Independent School District
08.2019 - Current
Guest Educator
Keller Independent School District
01.2018 - 06.2019
Guest Educator
Northwest Independent School District
09.2017 - 06.2019
Spanish Teacher
Trinity Preparatory Academy of Keller
09.2017 - 05.2018
Retail and Business Banking Relationship Manager
Bank of America
04.2016 - 12.2016
Business Banking Client Relationship Representative
PNC Financial Services Group
01.2013 - 12.2015
Spanish Tutor
Multiple Locations
03.2012 - Current
Corporate Support Specialist - Contractor
PNC Financial Services Group
05.2011 - 01.2013
B.B.A. - Business Administration
LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
Master's in Teaching & Learning Spanish - Spanish as a Foreign Language and its Culture
UNIVERSIDAD DE GRANADA
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