Crystal Garza
PASCO
Summary
Offering unique blend of dedication and adaptability, ready to thrive in teaching environment and eager to learn and develop within this dynamic field. Brings foundational skills in educational theory and classroom management, ready to be further developed. Ready to use and develop communication and organizational skills in a teaching role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
McClintock Elementary School
04.2024 - Current
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Displayed excellent time management skills while balancing academic responsibilities alongside demanding volunteer commitments.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changing circumstances or unforeseen challenges during volunteer events.
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet the needs of different types of learners.
- Promoted a positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Volunteer
YMCA Early Learning Center
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Promoted a safe and nurturing classroom environment where students felt comfortable asking questions and sharing ideas freely.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to build students'' self-esteem and encourage active participation in class discussions.
- Enhanced student understanding of key concepts through the use of visual aids, real-life examples, and hands-on activities.
- Supervised children of various ages on playground and field trips.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Watched and redirected inappropriate student behavior.
- Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
Volunteer
Three Rivers Elementary
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with students requiring additional support outside of regular class hours.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs within the same classroom setting.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance while consistently enforcing school policies fairly among all students.
- Provided targeted support for struggling students, leading to increased confidence and academic success.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with students to foster environment of support and open communication.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education & Special Needs
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
- Elementary education
- Special needs students
- Special education
- Empathy and patience
- Flexible and adaptive
Timeline
Volunteer
YMCA Early Learning Center
09.2024 - 11.2024
Volunteer
McClintock Elementary School
04.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Three Rivers Elementary
02.2024 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education & Special Needs
Grand Canyon University
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