Greg Garcia
West Hartford,CT
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in diverse education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational mentor. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English/Capstone Teacher
The Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts
08.2010 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Owner/Chief Designer
Alchemy Design
01.1999 - 12.2005
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Created/ oversaw the creation of print and web designs.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Education
Master of Arts - Multiple Intelligences in Education
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT05.2021
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2009
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Project-based learning
- Community involvement
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Relationship Building
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Creative Instruction Style
- Student rapport
Accomplishments
Heavily involved in the Arts. Working musician (30+ years), visual artist, Producer of a series of multi-media art shows ("Welcome to Bohemia")
Certification
- AP Lit and Comp training and instruction - 2010-2015.
Director, Keep Hartford Warm. Collection and distribution of clothing and essentials to the homeless
Keep Hartford Warm is a volunteer organization that implements annual or semi-annual collection and distribution of cold weather clothing, hygiene essentials, backpacks and other necessities for the homeless and sheltered of Hartford. It is grassroots, with non-profit status pending. I operate the organization with volunteer assistance from students and willing residents of the Greater Hartford area.
Timeline
English/Capstone Teacher
The Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts
08.2010 - Current
Owner/Chief Designer
Alchemy Design
01.1999 - 12.2005
Master of Arts - Multiple Intelligences in Education
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Central Connecticut State University
- AP Lit and Comp training and instruction - 2010-2015.
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