Cynthia Garza
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Professional with robust experience in language education, ready to make significant impact. Strong focus on developing engaging lessons, fostering inclusive classroom environment, and driving student success. Highly adaptable, collaborative team player, consistently delivering results and responding effectively to evolving educational needs. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Reliable and flexible, known for excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K ESL Teacher
Northside ISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2021 - 05.2026
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated immersive language experiences to enhance student fluency and comprehension.
- Collaborated with educators to develop integrated curricula aligning with district standards.
- Assessed student progress through formal and informal evaluations, adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
Substitute Teacher
Northside ISD, Southwest ISD
San Antonio, TX, USA
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Instruct students and facilitates their learning in the absence of the regular teacher.
- Maintain established routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned.
- Maintained safe and healthy learning environment.
1st Grade Teacher
Medina Valley ISD
Castroville, Texas, USA
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Planned and executed lessons Virtually to cover state-mandated topics and meet district standards.
- Implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet lesson goals and keep students interested in topics.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade Teacher
Edgewood ISD
San Antonio, Texas, USA
01.2002 - 05.2020
- Utilized formative and summative assessment data to drive daily instruction and ensure mastery of standards.
- Planned and delivered targeted small group instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers on my team during PLC to review data and develop instructional strategies to address all student needs and learning objectives.
- Use Response to Invention System to target students who need intense intervention.
- Built relationships with parents, students, and teachers to instill trust and to create a supportive, positive, and engaging learning environment.
- Attended in-service and special training courses to continuously develop professional abilities and knowledge.
- Monitored and supported the social, behavioral and physical development of each student to further enhance academic success.
- Contributions
- Contributed and participated in community involvement through Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
- UIL Coach for 3rd grade
- Tutored struggling students 2-3days/week after school.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Our Lady of The Lake University
12-2001
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Small group instruction
- Student-centered Learning
- Social Emotional Learning
- Classroom Management
- Interactive learning
- Vocabulary enrichment
Timeline
Pre-K ESL Teacher
Northside ISD
08.2021 - 05.2026
Substitute Teacher
Northside ISD, Southwest ISD
02.2021 - 06.2021
1st Grade Teacher
Medina Valley ISD
08.2020 - 11.2020
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade Teacher
Edgewood ISD
01.2002 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts -
Our Lady of The Lake University