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Indira Garcia

Jackson Heights,NY

Summary

Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English Teacher (EFL)

EAFIT University
06.2008 - 12.2020
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.

Teacher's Assistant

International Flushing High School
01.2004 - 12.2005


  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY
01.2001

Associate of Arts - Sciences

La Guardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
06.1997

Skills

  • Assess Student Progress
  • Time Management

Certification

  • New York State Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (2004)
  • The University of the State of New York . Training in School Violence and Identification and Reporting Child Abuse. (2004)
  • American Red Cross, lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.

Timeline

English Teacher (EFL)

EAFIT University
06.2008 - 12.2020

Teacher's Assistant

International Flushing High School
01.2004 - 12.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

Queens College of The City University of New York

Associate of Arts - Sciences

La Guardia Community College
Indira Garcia