CRISTINA GARCIA
Summary
Personable and engaging, with strong ability to connect with students in multicultural environment. Well-versed in language acquisition methodologies and classroom management techniques. Dedicated to fostering inclusive and effective learning atmosphere that promotes student success. I want to be a part of students' journey to becoming amazing human beings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher
Rivera Elementary, El Paso ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted struggling readers with individualized support, resulting in marked improvements in their reading abilities.
- Nurtured students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
- Built strong relationships with parents through conferences and events, ensuring open lines of communication about their child''s academic progress.
- Boosted students'' reading comprehension skills by implementing targeted literacy interventions and strategies.
Pre-K and 1st Grade Bilingual Teacher
Creedmoor Elementary, Del Valle ISD
01.2018 - 05.2024
- Manage and teach a classroom of 16-24 students
- Administer CLI and PreLAS assessments and analyze data to create individualized instructional interventions to meet each student's needs
- Build and execute lesson plans in all subject areas including Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Language Arts and Social Emotional Skills
- Construct play-based learning centers focusing on engaging students to explore and cooperate actively with their classmates
- Actively participate in after school events to create a stronger knowledge of and connection to the community I serve
- Achieved an average increase student growth of45% in letter recognition and60% in Math yearly
- Collaborated with grade-level colleagues to design interdisciplinary lessons that promoted critical thinking across subject areas.
Lead Teacher
Escuelita del Alma Immersion Daycare
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Lead a class of 27-30 students (4-5 year olds)
- Supervised teaching assistant and trained new employees in classroom management skills, communication skills and curriculum
- Coordinated and supervised daily outdoor play, contributing to a45% increase in physical activity levels
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Spanish
University of Texas
Austin, TX01.2010
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Supportive Classrooms
- Organization
- Google Drive and Classroom
- Remote Teaching
Certification
- Core Subjects Grades (EC-6)
- Bilingual Education Supplemental-Spanish Grades (EC-6)
- Reading Academies Certification
- PreLAS
- GT Certification
- Microsoft Educator
Timeline
2nd Grade Bilingual Teacher
Rivera Elementary, El Paso ISD
08.2024 - Current
Pre-K and 1st Grade Bilingual Teacher
Creedmoor Elementary, Del Valle ISD
01.2018 - 05.2024
Lead Teacher
Escuelita del Alma Immersion Daycare
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Core Subjects Grades (EC-6)
- Bilingual Education Supplemental-Spanish Grades (EC-6)
- Reading Academies Certification
- PreLAS
- GT Certification
- Microsoft Educator
Bachelors of Arts - Spanish
University of Texas
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