Denise Garcia
Laredo,TX
Summary
Dedicated Educator with 26 years of experience working in early childhood education by creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan. Driven Educator with experience using innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator-Bilingual/ESL, Elementary
United Independent School District
08.1998 - Current
- Create and develop lesson plans to meet students' academic needs and enhance skills for individual students.
- Differentiate instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Modify lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Build relationships and communicate with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Exemplify positive behavior for children by assisting with learning, moving around to manage classroom and maintaining safety.
- Work with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Schedule conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Participate in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Administer assessments to determine each student's specific educational needs.
- Instruct up to 22 students individually and in groups on all subject areas.
Early Childhood Intervention Caseworker
MHMR Early Childhood Intervention Program
04.1996 - 06.1998
- Wrote and delivered customized plans for individual clients.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to clients in need of further help.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Built positive and productive relationships with children and parents to drive improvements in the Early Childhood program.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and determine priorities and resource needs.
- Created strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically challenged children.
Child Advocate
Diocese Of Corpus Christi
11.1995 - 04.1996
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of residents in a battered women's facility.
- Coordinated referrals and direct support for battered women and their children.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Child Caregiver
Methodist Childcare Center
04.1990 - 05.1995
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Distributed food, napkins and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX05.1995
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Maintaining Student Records
- Career Development
- Faculty Communication
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Lesson Planning Expertise
- Online Teaching
- Teaching Strategies
- Progress Monitoring and Goal Attainment
Timeline
Educator-Bilingual/ESL, Elementary
United Independent School District
08.1998 - Current
Early Childhood Intervention Caseworker
MHMR Early Childhood Intervention Program
04.1996 - 06.1998
Child Advocate
Diocese Of Corpus Christi
11.1995 - 04.1996
Child Caregiver
Methodist Childcare Center
04.1990 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
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