CAROLINA G CANTU
Pharr,Texas
Summary
Motivated professional seeks an opportunity in an educational environment to challenge academic success with organization, commitment, and honesty. Exceptional work delivering educational assistance and instruction to students. Skilled at teaching difficult math concepts and equations to learners across multiple academic levels. Committed to providing students with innovative tools to enhance learning and lesson comprehension.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
TexPREP Instructor
South Texas College
01.2013 - 01.2021
- 7th grade - Collaborate with The TexPREP program (mathematics-based summer program which stresses the development of abstract reasoning and problem solving skills) - Create lesson plans, experiments, as well as projects in order to increase potential of students with an interest in the STEM fields of math, science, technology, and engineering.
Math tutor/Teaching Assistant
01.2009
- Assist tutoring students with math classes
- Helped teachers in development of new activities/projects for success of the students’ academic skills.
Palmview Highschool
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Enhanced classroom engagement by utilizing interactive teaching methods such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Developed innovative learning materials to cater to diverse learning styles and needs of students.
- Streamlined grading processes, ensuring timely feedback for students to improve their performance.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and creating a supportive atmosphere.
Math Instructor
Sharyland Highschool
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and problem-solving activities into lesson plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by utilizing interactive teaching methods such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Boosted students'' confidence with personalized tutoring sessions, resulting in higher test scores.
- Developed innovative learning materials to cater to diverse learning styles and needs of students.
Engineering Instructor
Progresso Highschool
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Enhanced student understanding by incorporating real-world examples and practical applications in engineering lessons.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop interdisciplinary projects, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills among students.
- Evaluated and adjusted course curriculum to better align with industry trends, ensuring students were prepared for the workforce.
- Organized hands-on activities and workshops for students to apply their knowledge, resulting in increased retention of concepts.
Co-op Engineer
Laerdal Medical Corporation
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Assisted when applying CAD Design tools to creating innovative changes in existing
- Machinery/equipment used for the manufacturing of products
- Applied Statistical Software Programs for design of experiments and variable changes in regards to finding the key solutions for manufacturing processes malfunctions
- Applied DMAIC Process and Project Management Tools when planning the development of new or existing projects and ensuring continuous quality improvements in each of them.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas – Pan American
Edinburg, TexasArchitectural Drafting and Design Certificate -
South Texas College
McAllen, TexasSkills
- Student Records Management
- Fundamental Mathematics
- Curriculum Reinforcement
- Interpersonal Communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
TexPREP Instructor
South Texas College
01.2013 - 01.2021
Palmview Highschool
01.2012 - 01.2013
Math Instructor
Sharyland Highschool
01.2011 - 01.2012
Engineering Instructor
Progresso Highschool
01.2010 - 01.2011
Math tutor/Teaching Assistant
01.2009
Co-op Engineer
Laerdal Medical Corporation
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelors of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas – Pan American
Architectural Drafting and Design Certificate -
South Texas College
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