Candelaria Garza
Edinburg
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher skilled in developing tailored learning activities that boost student engagement and achievement. Experienced JV Volleyball Coach focused on fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical fitness. Committed to creating inclusive environments and empowering students with diverse needs through effective coaching strategies. Strong communicator dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher / Support Facilitator
Edinburg High School
Edinburg
01.2006 - Current
- Currently teaching in a self/contained unit and coaching JV Volleyball at Edinburg High School
- Support and engage students from 9th - 12th grade with multiple disabilities, fostering their academic and social development
- Adhere to my teacher and coaching duties and responsibilities
Special Ed Teacher
ECISD
Edinburg
01.2006 - Current
Records Supervisor
Edinburg Police Department
Edinburg
01.2004 - 01.2006
Student Teacher
De La Vina Elementary
Edinburg
09.2005 - 12.2005
- Designed learning activities aligned with individual IEP goals to facilitate student progress
- Adapted lessons for students with multiple disabilities to enhance engagement and learning
- Assisted mentor teacher with all classroom duties and responsibilities for students with disabilities including ARD meeting
- Administered class curriculum for a three week period in both settings
- Work collaboratively with mentor teacher in teaching lessons
- Supported mentor teacher in executing classroom duties and responsibilities
- Supported daily operations in Kindergarten classroom
Records Clerk
Edinburg Police Department
Edinburg
01.1999 - 01.2004
Receptionist
Melhart Music Center
06.1993 - 01.1999
Retail Sales/Office clerk
McAllen Sports
06.1991 - 06.1993
Education
Master of Arts - Guidance And Counseling
UTRGV
Edinburg, TX12-2020
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - EC-4 Generalist, Special Ed.
The University of Texas-Pan American
Edinburg, TX12.2005
Skills
- Practice planning
- Bilingual communication
- Computer literacy
- Individual coaching
- Behavioral management
- Individualized education
- Emotional support
- Grant writing
- Communication in English and Spanish
- Parent interaction strategies
- Learning strategies
- Injury Prevention Knowledge
- Emergency response
- Classroom management
- Computer skills
- Student engagement
- Strength training
- Safety protocols
- Crisis intervention
- Professional collaboration
- Office software proficiency
- Family engagement
- Written and verbal communication
Timeline
Special Education Teacher / Support Facilitator
Edinburg High School
01.2006 - Current
Special Ed Teacher
ECISD
01.2006 - Current
Student Teacher
De La Vina Elementary
09.2005 - 12.2005
Records Supervisor
Edinburg Police Department
01.2004 - 01.2006
Records Clerk
Edinburg Police Department
01.1999 - 01.2004
Receptionist
Melhart Music Center
06.1993 - 01.1999
Retail Sales/Office clerk
McAllen Sports
06.1991 - 06.1993
Master of Arts - Guidance And Counseling
UTRGV
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - EC-4 Generalist, Special Ed.
The University of Texas-Pan American