George Garza
Summary
Experienced mathematics educator and second-career professional with a California Clear Single Subject Math Credential and six years of middle and high school teaching experience. Skilled at building supportive learning environments, communicating with families, monitoring student progress, and helping students develop confidence, persistence, and ownership in mathematics. Brings a practical belief that math should open doors for students, not become a barrier, along with a commitment to excellence, teamwork, and steady problem-solving. Prepared to support a math learning center by leading instruction, supporting staff, strengthening family and community relationships, and using progress data to guide meaningful next steps.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Four Point Private School
Visalia, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Provided individualized math instruction and interdisciplinary learning support for school-age children across multiple grade levels, from kindergarten to 6th grade.
- Designed lessons, monitored progress, adjusted instruction, and supported long-term academic growth in a personalized learning environment.
Middle School Math Teacher
Sycamore Valley Academy
Visalia, CA
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Delivered standards-aligned math instruction across Math 6, Math 7, Math 8, combined Math 7/8, and Integrated Math 1 support.
- Provided individualized and small-group tutoring from Math 6 through Integrated Math 1, addressing specific learning gaps while strengthening student confidence and persistence.
- Facilitated student-led parent conferences and maintained proactive family communication, helping families understand student progress, goals, and next steps.
- Used individual goal-setting, consistent expectations, and relationship-building to create a supportive learning environment focused on growth and accountability.
- Founded a FIRST Tech Challenge robotics program with $500 in seed money, secured over $2,000 in sponsorships, fostered local partnerships, and led more than 40 students through three competitions, demonstrating strong community involvement.
- Established a classroom economy with student job applications, training, daily responsibilities, and accountability systems, giving students ownership while developing a structured team environment.
Math Teacher
Wonderful College Prep Academy
Lost Hills, CA
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Delivered Math 6, Integrated Math 1, and Integrated Math 2 instruction focused on conceptual understanding, student growth, and building academic confidence.
- Used assessment data to organize small groups and station rotations, providing targeted support for students with varied learning needs.
- Collaborated with Special Education staff to support high-risk students, monitor progress, and help students move toward successful course completion.
- Helped establish student culture and traditions at a new high school campus, contributing to a positive, connected learning environment.
- Implemented proficiency-based grading and visible learning routines to clarify expectations, support progress monitoring, and increase student ownership.
Math Teacher
Hanford West High School
Hanford, CA
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Adapted curriculum and instruction for emergency distance and hybrid learning while maintaining student engagement and academic expectations.
- Used instructional technology to differentiate learning, monitor participation, and support students across varied learning environments.
- Developed real-world construction and design-based math lessons, drawing on architectural and engineering drafting experience to connect standards to practical applications.
- Collaborated with PLC members to adopt instructional technology and teaching strategies that better supported student needs.
Math Learning Facilitator
Lindsay High School
Lindsay, CA
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with a teaching team to implement a differentiated instruction system that resulted in 92% of students passing.
- Unpacked standards into learning progressions and used proficiency data to guide instruction, grouping, and intervention.
- Implemented strategies that increased student voice, goal-setting, ownership, and reflection.
- Met regularly with a team to review student progress, identify next steps, and respond to instructional challenges.
- Assigned responsibilities to instructional aides, followed up on implementation, and coordinated classroom support based on student needs.
Certification
Single Subject Teaching Credential Math, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, 06/22
Skills
Student Growth & Learning Plans – Monitored student progress, used assessment data to guide intervention, and provided individualized support from Math 6 through Integrated Math 2.
Family & Stakeholder Communication – Facilitated student-led parent conferences, maintained proactive family communication, and collaborated with clients, consultants, and other stakeholders in prior industry work.
Program Development & Community Engagement – Founded a FIRST Tech Challenge robotics program, secured over $2,000 in sponsorships, built local partnerships, and led 40+ students through competitions.
Team Leadership & Operations – Supported collaborative team environments, assigned and followed up on instructional aide tasks, and created classroom systems involving student jobs, training, and accountability
Prior Industry Experience
Architectural & Engineering Drafting - Applied principles of geometry, measurement, scale, and spatial reasoning within real-world contexts. Collaborated with clients, consultants, plan checkers, and subcontractors to accurately interpret needs, communicate technical information effectively, resolve issues, and develop plans that successfully balanced stakeholder expectations with practical constraints.
Timeline
Middle School Math Teacher
Sycamore Valley Academy
08.2023 - 06.2025
Math Teacher
Wonderful College Prep Academy
08.2021 - 10.2022
Math Teacher
Hanford West High School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Math Learning Facilitator
Lindsay High School
07.2019 - 06.2020
Educator
Four Point Private School
01.2018 - Current