Julia Garcia
State College,PA
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven adaptability and effective classroom management skills. Experienced in multi-subject instruction and special education, committed to fostering positive learning environments and enhancing student engagement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Prince William County Public Schools
Gainesville, VA
01.2025 - Current
- Implemented lesson plans to facilitate student learning across diverse subjects.
- Adapted instructional methods to meet varying student needs and learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to support curriculum delivery and student engagement.
Staff Librarian
Penn State University
University Park, PA
02.2025 - Current
- Provide front-desk support by assisting patrons with locating materials, managing checkouts and returns, and responding to questions about library resources, policies, and directions.
- Process and organize materials between branch campuses and external libraries, including shelving, discharging, and fulfilling patron holds to ensure efficient circulation.
- Support large-scale collection management projects like shifting, integrating, and measuring collections to optimize space and accessibility.
- Collaborate with staff to maintain accurate cataloging and organization systems, contributing to an orderly and user-friendly library environment.
Autism Teacher’s Assistant
Innovation Elementary School
Manassas, VA
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted teachers in delivering instructional materials and lessons effectively.
- Provided support to students during classroom activities, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Monitored student progress and behavior, reporting observations to lead teachers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2026
Skills
- Relationship building
- Adaptable
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Creative in teaching
- Complex Problem-solving
- Behavior modeling
- Special education
- Multi-subject instruction
- Instructional strategies
- Identifying behavioral triggers and patterns
Timeline
Staff Librarian
Penn State University
02.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Prince William County Public Schools
01.2025 - Current
Autism Teacher’s Assistant
Innovation Elementary School
08.2024 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University