Kristi Garcia

• Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples.
• Served as a mentor teacher for new educators entering the profession, offering guidance and support throughout their first year of teaching.
• Provided after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners, increasing their confidence and abilities in core subject areas.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
• Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.

AVID School Site Coordinator

AVID Presenter for District Collaboration Meetings

AVID Presenter for Sacramento County Office of Education

Virtual AVID Presenter for Sacramento County Office of Education

Lead school site meetings and make and take sessions for school staff

Active AVID Elementary Teacher