Jessica Garcia
Harker Heights,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration and professional development. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Middle School
Killeen Independent Sch District
Charles Patterson Middle School
08.2016 - Current
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Teacher, Grade 1
Killeen Independent Sch District
Bellaire Elementary
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Improved students'' reading comprehension by implementing diverse teaching strategies and materials.
- Collaborated with colleagues for curriculum development, sharing best practices and creating interdisciplinary units.
1st Grade Teacher
DODEA Schools
Grafenwoehr, Germany
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Incorporated hands-on activities into daily lessons to reinforce learning and engage various learning styles.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Created a positive classroom culture that valued diversity and inclusion, supporting all learners'' growth.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
Special Education Aide
DODEA Schools
Grafenwoehr, Germany
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Assisted in the development of functional life skills for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges during classroom activities.
- Led small group instruction sessions tailored specifically to address diverse learning needs within the classroom population.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, and behavior for use in evaluations and reports.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies (PK-8)
Western Governor's University
02.2009
Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Instructional Methods
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Motivating students
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Texas Teaching Certification
- Fluent in Spanish
- ESOL Certified
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Behavior Management
- ESL- English as Second Language
Certification
- Generalist EC-6- 7/18/2013-11/30/2024
- Languages Other Than English (Spanish)- 1/21/2016-11/30/2024
Timeline
Teacher Middle School
Killeen Independent Sch District
08.2016 - Current
Teacher, Grade 1
Killeen Independent Sch District
08.2014 - 08.2016
1st Grade Teacher
DODEA Schools
08.2011 - 05.2012
Special Education Aide
DODEA Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies (PK-8)
Western Governor's University