GIACENIA PADILLA
Houston
Summary
Empower young learners through innovative instruction and mentorship, fostering a growth-oriented classroom that emphasizes perseverance. Utilize differentiated instruction and educational technology to enhance engagement and ensure every student receives essential literacy and numeracy tools for long-term academic success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Lamkin Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- Design and implement engaging, foundational lesson plans that equip students with the essential literacy and numeracy tools needed for long-term academic success.
- Utilize differentiated instruction to address diverse learning needs, ensuring every student receives necessary support for developmental progress.
- Foster growth-oriented classroom environment emphasizing perseverance, empowering young learners to overcome social and academic challenges.
1st Grade Teacher
Lamkin Elementary
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Fostered a collaborative learning environment to build student confidence and enhance independent problem-solving skills.
- Utilized educational technology to boost student engagement and facilitate interactive learning experiences.
- Communicated regularly with families to align home and school support, reinforcing the student's educational foundation.
Student Teacher
Lamkin Elementary
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Led small-group reading and writing interventions, enabling students to achieve grade-level milestones.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to adapt curriculum materials for diverse learners, ensuring accessibility for students with specialized learning plans.
- Designed lesson plans to engage diverse student learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with experienced teachers to refine instructional techniques and resources.
Finance Secretary
TSW Financial, LLC
01.2012 - 08.2020
- Managed complex financial reconciliation and reporting for CPA review, maintaining 100% accuracy in account records.
- Coordinated loan documentation processing, title transfers, and warranty cancellations with banks and customers to ensure timely transactions.
- Streamlined inventory and customer data management using QuickBooks, improving office efficiency and document retrieval.
ADA Clerk
Nimitz High School
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Achieved compliance with district reporting standards by maintaining accurate student attendance and records.
- Managed student records and maintained accurate filing systems.
- Assisted in scheduling meetings and coordinating school events.
- Processed incoming mail and distributed correspondence to staff.
Registrar
Spence Elementary
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Maintained accurate student attendance and records to comply with district reporting standards.
- Managed student enrollment processes and maintained accurate records.
- Coordinated communication between parents, teachers, and administration.
- Assisted families with registration forms and requirements.
Education
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX01-2021
A.A.S. - Applied Science
Lonestar College
Houston, TX01-2015
Associates Degree -
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX01-2003
Skills
- Adaptability to change
- Classroom Management
- Literacy foundations
- Multicultural education
- Lesson planning
- Early Childhood Administration
- Student Data Management
- Curriculum planning
- Educational technology
- Organizational skills
- Crisis management
- Parent Communication
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Adaptability to change
- Time management
- Behavior modeling
- Multicultural education
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adaptability
- QuickBooks
- Smart technology
- Customer Relations
- Behavior modeling
- Multicultural education
Communication Skills
I am a dedicated, collaborative professional who thrives in high-energy environments. I pride myself on maintaining a calm, productive workspace even in high-pressure situations. I am committed to continuous personal growth and adapt quickly to new challenges to ensure the best outcomes for my students and colleagues.
Certification
ESL Certification
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Lamkin Elementary
08.2024 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Lamkin Elementary
01.2022 - 05.2024
Student Teacher
Lamkin Elementary
08.2021 - 12.2021
Finance Secretary
TSW Financial, LLC
01.2012 - 08.2020
ADA Clerk
Nimitz High School
08.2011 - 01.2012
Registrar
Spence Elementary
08.2010 - 06.2011
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston-Downtown
A.A.S. - Applied Science
Lonestar College
Associates Degree -
University of Houston-Downtown