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David Garcia

Boerne

Summary

Dedicated and passionate educator with 8 years of expertise in special education, seeking a special education position at Boerne ISD where I can contribute to creating individualized education plans, implement differentiated instruction and foster positive student-teacher relationships.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education & Spanish Teacher/Athletic Coach

Pieper Ranch Middle School, Comal ISD
08.2018 - Current
  • Attend, facilitate and provide Spanish interpretation for ARD meetings
  • Develop IEPs tailored to student needs ensuring academic success and self-development
  • Create engaging visual aids and hands-on activities to enhancing understanding of concepts among diverse learners
  • Advocate for appropriate accommodations and modifications during standardized testing to enable accurate assessment of student abilities
  • Evaluate instructional materials for appropriateness based on individual student needs, ensuring effective curriculum implementation
  • Use written, visual and auditory instructional materials to develop reading, writing and speaking foreign language skills
  • Enhance cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions and history into lessons
  • Identify athlete strengths and weaknesses, tailoring coaching approaches accordingly for maximum athletic improvement
  • Collaborate with other coaches to improve techniques, boosting overall athletic abilities

Special Education Teaher/Athletics Coach

La Pryor Secondary School, La Pryor ISD
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Conducted regular progress monitoring to identify areas of improvement and adjust instructional strategies accordingly
  • Assisted in developing transition plans for graduating special education students, paving the way for their success in post-secondary settings or employment opportunities
  • Managed a caseload of students with varying disabilities, effectively balancing individual needs while maintaining high expectations for academic achievement
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment
  • Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results

Instructional Aide SE 1:1

Samuel V. Champion High School, Boerne ISD
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities
  • Provided one-on-one support for student needing additional assistance, improving their understanding of course material
  • Contributed to a positive classroom environment by establishing rapport with student and addressing individual needs
  • Prepared supplementary materials for diverse learner, helping accommodate varying learning styles and abilities within the classroom

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Schreiner University
2100 Memorial Blvd Kerrville, TX 78028
01-2015

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Schreiner University
2100 Memorial Blvd Kerrville, TX 78028
01-2014

Skills

  • Native spanish fluency
  • Individual education plans (IEPs)
  • Small group instruction
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Social skills development
  • Behavior modifications
  • Curriculum adjustments
  • Skyward
  • Google Classroom
  • Eduphoria!
  • eSped

Certification

Special Education EC-12 (2018)

Physical Education EC-12 (2015)


Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Special Education & Spanish Teacher/Athletic Coach

Pieper Ranch Middle School, Comal ISD
08.2018 - Current

Special Education Teaher/Athletics Coach

La Pryor Secondary School, La Pryor ISD
08.2017 - 06.2018

Instructional Aide SE 1:1

Samuel V. Champion High School, Boerne ISD
08.2016 - 05.2017

Master of Arts - Education

Schreiner University

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Schreiner University

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