Jackie Garduno
Educator
Pacifica,CA
Summary
Kind teacher with over 30 years of classroom experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.
Knowledgeable educator well-versed in providing strategic direction and ongoing leadership in the development and maintenance of an education program. Veteran of early childhood education with an over 30-year demonstrated track record of success. Ready to apply expertise and experience to challenging new role.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Millbrae School District
Millbrae, CA
08.2017 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
1st Grade Teacher (job Share) - Yoga/PE Teacher -
Pacifica School District
Pacifica, CA
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Kick Off to Kindergarten - Summer Program
Pacifica School District
Pacifica, CA
06.2009 - 07.2015
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth and productive program experience.
- Developed and implemented activities to reinforce learning concepts.
- Created and implemented curriculum and lesson plans to cover required material.
- Provided instructional support in English, mathematics, science, history and reading.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
Mid-Year Kindergarten Teacher
Pacifica School District
Pacifica, CA
01.2009 - 05.2012
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Supervised student volunteers throughout semester.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Kindergarten Teacher
South San Francisco Unified School District
South San Francisco, CA
09.1995 - 06.2000
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Human Education & Summer Camp Director
San Francisco SPCA
San Francisco, CA
02.1995 - 08.1995
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
- Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
- Built and deepened positive relationships with parents and referring schools.
- Planned activities, events and field trips to enrich student development.
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
- Provided humane care of domestic and wild animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets.
- Educated caregivers and pet owners on animal care, nutrition and disease management.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
Education
Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZBachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts - Teaching Credential W/ ECE Emphasis
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CAAssociate of Arts - Liberal Studies
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CASkills
Early childhood development
Student records management
Social skills
Group and individual instruction
Child development
Lesson Planning
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Timeline
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Millbrae School District
08.2017 - Current
1st Grade Teacher (job Share) - Yoga/PE Teacher -
Pacifica School District
08.2013 - 06.2017
Kick Off to Kindergarten - Summer Program
Pacifica School District
06.2009 - 07.2015
Mid-Year Kindergarten Teacher
Pacifica School District
01.2009 - 05.2012
Kindergarten Teacher
South San Francisco Unified School District
09.1995 - 06.2000
Human Education & Summer Camp Director
San Francisco SPCA
02.1995 - 08.1995
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
City College of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts - Teaching Credential W/ ECE Emphasis
San Francisco State University
Education
University of Phoenix