PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Lexie Garcia

Kikokushijo Academy (KA)
Oviedo,FL
7
years of professional experience

Creative and personable book lover with experience managing a school library, recommending books, and supporting readers while teaching writing skills. Passionate about stories featuring complex characters, particularly in the horror genre and those centered on unconventional women. Committed to helping individuals discover not only what they seek but also unexpected literary gems that enrich their reading journey. A strong advocate for fostering a love of literature and empowering others through the written word.

Work History

English Instructor & School Librarian

1 Year
Kikokushijo Academy (KA) | 06.2025 - 06.2026
  • Independently taught KA's English curriculum to students from kindergarten through high school in classes ranging from 2–15 students.
  • Provided individualized feedback and graded student essays, helping students develop their writing and test-taking skills.
  • Coordinated with fellow instructors to ensure continuity in instruction and enhance student support.
  • Managed school library operations, including cataloging, tracking materials, and curating book selections to enrich student learning.
  • Managed the school's library, including cataloguing books, tracking materials, checking books in and out, ordering new titles, and making recommendations to students.
  • Contributed to school community by participating in extracurricular programming, including volunteering at annual Christmas event.

Assistant Art Director

5 Years
Various Productions | 01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Facilitated visual development and art direction for film and creative productions throughout pre-production and filming.
  • Evaluated scripts and provided insights on props, sets, visual continuity, and production needs.
  • Assisted on set with prop sourcing, set dressing, organization, continuity, and day-to-day art department operations.
  • Coordinated prop sourcing, set dressing, organization, and continuity for daily art department operations on set.
  • Freelance Art Direction — Orlando, FL

English Language Instructor

7 Months
TAMON | 04.2021 - 11.2021
  • Designed and implemented engaging English lessons tailored to diverse age groups, enhancing student participation and learning outcomes.
  • Created promotional materials for events to enhance community engagement.
  • Supported student retention through attentive service and communication.
  • Facilitated student retention by providing personalized support and maintaining open communication with students and families.

Native English Teacher

6 Months
Amity | 10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Developed and delivered engaging English lessons for diverse age groups, enhancing language skills and confidence.
  • Managed administrative tasks, including responding to calls, greeting clients, and organizing documents to support efficient operations.
  • Supported sales of educational materials by engaging with customers of workbooks and educational materials.

Education

Certificate of Course Completion - Japanese

ISI | Tokyo, Japan | 01-2025

Japanese language school

BA (Hons) - Media and Communications

University of Greenwich | London, UK | 01-2019
  • First Class Honours
  • Relevant study: Visual Culture
  • Communications Research
  • Professional Communications
  • Writing for the Media
  • Working in Creative Industries
  • Advanced Projects

Associate's Degree - Journalism

Flagler College | St. Augustine, FL | 01-2017
  • Writing Tutor, Education Center
  • Provided one-on-one writing support to fellow college students.
  • Received feedback on student writing, particularly research papers.

Skills

Library Cataloguing
Collection Organization
Teaching and community involvement
Public Communication
Communications
Editing
Creative Writing
Collaboration
Adaptability
Time Management
Working Independently
Interpersonal skills

Timeline

English Instructor & School Librarian

Kikokushijo Academy (KA)
06.2025 - 06.2026Read More

English Language Instructor

TAMON
04.2021 - 11.2021Read More

Native English Teacher

Amity
10.2020 - 04.2021Read More

Assistant Art Director

Various Productions
01.2019 - 01.2024Read More

Flagler College

Associate's Degree from Journalism
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University of Greenwich

BA (Hons) from Media and Communications
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ISI

Certificate of Course Completion from Japanese
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Lexie Garcia