Summary
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Work History
Education
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4th Grade volunteer at Hopewell Elementary Spanish Immersion Program
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John Garcia

Mount Airy,North Carolina

Summary

Dedicated Sociologist with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Skillfully manages lectures and promotes open classroom discussions in Spanish.

Dedicated individual successfully facilitates communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Brings wealth of knowledge and experience to organizations requiring interpretation and translation services. Committed to providing quality service and results.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Work Volunteer

Mount Airy City Schools
06.2022 - Current

Helping as a volunteer MACS' social worker Interpreting Spanish to English.

Teacher's Assistant

David D Jones Elementary School ( Guilford County)
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
  • Implemented practice exercises and group assignments to assist students in quick information grasping.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
  • Supervised residential and day treatment children during class and on field trips.

Substitute Teacher

Guilford County Schools
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • Substitute teacher in Spanish Immersion programs and Spanish classess K-12.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Ability to motivate students.
  • Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
  • Ability to perform general clerical duties.
  • Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
  • Ability to operate common office machines.
  • Ability to maintain basic files and records.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Social Worker Assitant

Instituto De Lenguas Universidad Distrital
01.2015 - 07.2015
  • Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
  • Assisted various business groups with document organization and dissemination during acquisitions.
  • Initiated two key partnerships which resulted in 54% revenue growth.
  • Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
  • Researched and updated all required materials needed for firm and partners.
  • Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
  • Worked directly with Language Department at Universidad Distrital.
  • Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation.
  • Produced ad hoc reports and documents for senior team members.

Education

No Degree - Certified Online

IPECAL
Mexico

No Degree - Integration of Instructional Technology

PBS Learning Media
North Carolina

No Degree - Language Interpretation And Translation

Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
05.2023

Associate of Arts - Community Interpreter Spanish Interpreter

Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
05-2023

Associate of Arts - Medical Interpreter

Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
05-2023

Associate of Arts - Bachelor Of Science Degree In Sociology

Universidad Cooperativa De Colombia
Bogota-Colombia
2015

Skills

  • Identifying problems
  • Advanced research in Forced Displacement
  • Team leadership
  • Adept at conflict resolution
  • Spanish strong verbal communication
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Project Management
  • Staff development
  • Social skills teacher
  • PowerPoint
  • Organized and detailed
  • Team liaison
  • Active listening
  • Compassionate
  • Public speaking ability (Spanish)
  • Self-motivated
  • Conflict resolution
  • Creative instruction style
  • Personable and approachable
  • Charismatic
  • Culturally-sensitive
  • Enthusiastic
  • Powerful negotiator
  • Daily living activities educator
  • Responsible
  • Consecutive Translation
  • Spanish Interpreting
  • Cultural Understanding
  • Consecutive interpreting
  • Interpreting techniques
  • Interpretation

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team developing a project to help families victims of forced displacement.
  • Managed school supplies and food donations to serve families victims of forced displacement.
  • Implemented engaging activities for staff members cultivating respect, and understanding.

4th Grade volunteer at Hopewell Elementary Spanish Immersion Program

For about 6 months working with 4th grade students on Literacy rotations (Spanish)  developing different activities (writing, vocabulary)  according to the Dual Immersion Program Curriculum, teachers planning and expectations for the grade.


Also, volunteering at the Media Center  at Hopewell Elementary School preparing content, tech tools,  and broadcast  for the school News show.

Additional Information

Published 3 articles at Qué pasa newspaper

  • Despedida estudiantes GTCC High Point (Dec, 2016)
  • Programa de Inmersion Hopewell Elementary School ( Jan, 2017)
  • Manos bondadosas ( Apr, 2017)


Mount Airy High School NC (Volunteer)

  • Helping as volunteer MACS social worker interpreting Spanish to English.
  • Helping students who wanted to drop out the school by persuading them to come back to school.


Timeline

Social Work Volunteer

Mount Airy City Schools
06.2022 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

David D Jones Elementary School ( Guilford County)
07.2019 - 06.2020

Substitute Teacher

Guilford County Schools
03.2019 - 05.2019

Social Worker Assitant

Instituto De Lenguas Universidad Distrital
01.2015 - 07.2015

Associate of Arts - Bachelor Of Science Degree In Sociology

Universidad Cooperativa De Colombia

No Degree - Certified Online

IPECAL

No Degree - Integration of Instructional Technology

PBS Learning Media

No Degree - Language Interpretation And Translation

Surry Community College

Associate of Arts - Community Interpreter Spanish Interpreter

Surry Community College

Associate of Arts - Medical Interpreter

Surry Community College