Kristin Garcia
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in academic support at San Diego State University, excelling in communication and organization. Proven ability to enhance student success through effective mentoring and problem-solving. Recognized for emotional resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments, ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
07.2024 - Current
- Specialized in working in the Moderate to Severe Special Education classrooms.
- Created and implemented original lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and classroom goals.
- Provide individualized academic, behavioral, and emotional support to students with special needs in classroom settings.
- Collaborate with teachers, psychologists, therapists, and school staff to support student progress and maintain continuity of care.
- Conduct ongoing observation of student behavior and learning needs while communicating updates and concerns with support teams.
- Assist students with developing social, communication, emotional regulation, and daily living skills through one-on-one support and mentoring.
- Implement behavior intervention strategies and provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support when needed.
- Advocate for student needs by helping ensure access to accommodations, behavioral supports, and educational resources.
- Maintain safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environments that support student safety and emotional stability.
- Support implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and follow established behavioral and academic goals.
- Build positive and supportive relationships with students and families to encourage engagement, consistency, and academic success.
- Manage multiple student needs simultaneously while maintaining professionalism, adaptability, and effective communication with staff and administration.
- Assist with documenting behavioral observations, student progress, and classroom incidents as needed for ongoing support and care coordination.
Instructional Student Assistance
San Diego State University
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Provide academic assistance to students through tutoring, mentoring, and answering questions related to course content.
- Assist with grading assignments, and maintaining accurate student records when assigned.
- Communicate professionally with students, faculty, and staff regarding course updates, resources, and academic support needs.
- Maintain confidentiality of student information and adhere to university policies and academic standards.
- Collaborate with faculty and department staff to support student success and overall course operations.
- Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and time management skills while balancing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced academic environment.
Public Observer - Immigration Court Hearings
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Completed official ABA Court Observer Training Certificate, including ethics, confidentiality, and federal immigration court procedures.
- Conducted 20 hours of court monitoring, documenting due process concerns, interpreter access, and procedural fairness in immigration hearings.
- Submitted observation reports to ABA Commission staff to support national data collection and advocacy efforts.
Substitute Student Attendant
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Assist teachers by working with individual students on a one-to-one basis and/or with a small group of students.
- Reinforce and enhance the various learning activities.
- The ability to demonstrate and model learning and appropriate social behaviors.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality of all information related to students.
Sales Associate
Buy Buy Baby
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Cashier experience - checked out customers, made returns, and online orders.
- Work with customers to help them create their online baby registry.
- Restock the store as well as help customers who have any further questions about any products.
Youth Volunteer Program
Kaiser Permanente
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Greeted patients at the entrance of the hospital.
- Answered patients' questions.
- Directed families to patients in surgery recovery.
Education
M.A - Sociology of Education
San Diego State University
05-2026
B.S - Criminal Justice
San Diego State University
05-2024
Southwestern College
05-2022
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Organization and time management
- Critical thinking
- Empathetic
- Effectively and efficiently handle demanding work load
- Behavioral support
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional resilience
- Patience
- Adaptability
Timeline
Instructional Student Assistance
San Diego State University
08.2025 - 05.2026
Public Observer - Immigration Court Hearings
01.2025 - 12.2025
Substitute Teacher
07.2024 - Current
Substitute Student Attendant
02.2024 - 07.2024
Sales Associate
Buy Buy Baby
02.2022 - 09.2022
Youth Volunteer Program
Kaiser Permanente
06.2019 - 08.2019
M.A - Sociology of Education
San Diego State University
B.S - Criminal Justice
San Diego State University
Southwestern College