Irma Garcia
PORT SAINT LUCIE,FL
Summary
A hard-working educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Head
Port Saint Lucie Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Planned,, developed, implemented, and monitored the division's secondary social studies instructional program.
- Provided professional leadership to staff in the department.
- Worked collaboratively with other department chairs and the site administration.
Teacher
Port Saint Lucie Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Education
Master of Arts - History
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - History
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY08.2019
Skills
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Program Monitoring
- Instructional Strategies
- Student-Centered Learning
- Middle School Education
- Performance Assessment
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Standardized Testing
- Motivating Students
- Behavior Management
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
Social Science 6-12 Certified
ESOL Certification in process
Languages
I am bilingual, (Serbo-Croatian, English, Spanish) learning different languages and cultures is my passion. Second only to learning about history.
Timeline
Department Head
Port Saint Lucie Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Port Saint Lucie Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - History
University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - History
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
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