Corina Garcia
Mcfarland,California
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
KCSOS
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
Correctional Officer
CDCR
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
Receptionist
Sunview Vineyards Of California Inc.
07.2016 - 12.2020
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
Sales Associate
Walmart
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Education
No Degree - Special Education
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts -
Cal State Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA05.2018
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05.2015
Skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Self motivated with a strong willingness to learn
Able to work on multiple tasks/ projects simulant
High attention to detail
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
KCSOS
08.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
CDCR
02.2020 - 07.2022
Receptionist
Sunview Vineyards Of California Inc.
07.2016 - 12.2020
Sales Associate
Walmart
04.2014 - 12.2015
No Degree - Special Education
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Arts -
Cal State Bakersfield
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Bakersfield College
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