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
1106 Kinder Parkway San Antonio, TX 78260
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
311 E US HWY 57 La Pryor, TX 78872
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
235 Johns Rd. Boerne, TX 78006
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 7802801-2015
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Schreiner University
2100 Memorial Blvd Kerrville, TX 7802801-2014
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