Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
California Clear Credentials
Internships And Practicum
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MARGARITA GUZMAN

Teacher
Glendale,CA

Summary

Dedicated and bilingual educator with over seven years of teaching experience across TK through 5th grade in both general and special education settings. Skilled in lesson planning, small-group instruction, and student-centered learning. Recently completed graduate coursework in special education, counseling, and school psychology, gaining valuable insight into assessment and social-emotional development. Committed to fostering inclusive classrooms that support the whole child.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

General Education Teacher (Transitional Kindergarten)

Synergy Charter Academy
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Delivered developmentally appropriate instruction for early learners
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.

Bilingual Special Education Teacher (Resource)

Galena Park ISD
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Developed and implemented IEP-aligned instruction for K-5 students
  • Facilitated IEP/ARD meetings and collaborated with diagnosticians
  • Served students with SLD, ID, AU, and ED classifications

General Education Teacher (ESL/Bilingual, Self-Contained)

Galena Park ISD
08.2018 - 07.2021
  • Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal understanding of material.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated real-world examples, making content relatable to students'' lives.
  • Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.

Special Education Aide, Life Skills (1:1 Support)

Pasadena ISD
11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Supported students with Autism, Bohring-Opitz Syndrome, Down Syndrome, and CP
  • Assisted with daily living, behavior monitoring, and IEP implementation

Certified Teacher Assistant

Los Angeles Unified School District
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Facilitated assessments and kindergarten intervention groups
  • Supported early literacy and numeracy development

Program Worker

LA's BEST
10.2012 - 01.2015
  • Led K-5 after-school activities in literacy, gardening, arts, and more


Education

Graduate Coursework - Counseling

California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05.2001 -

Master of Education - Special Education

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Services

California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Communication Studies

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Bravo Magnet High School
Los Angeles, CA
05.2001 -

California Clear Credentials

Multiple Subject with EL and Spanish Bilingual Authorization (BASP)

Internships And Practicum

  • Educational Diagnostician Practicum, Galena Park ISD, TX, 2022-08-01, 2023-06-30, Conducted psychoeducational assessments (WISC-V, WIAT-III, WJ-IV, etc.), Wrote reports, interpreted scores, presented in IEP meetings
  • California Dept. of Rehabilitation Internship, Los Angeles, CA, 2015-10-01, 2016-06-30, Shadowed vocational rehabilitation counselors and supported intake processes

Timeline

General Education Teacher (Transitional Kindergarten)

Synergy Charter Academy
09.2023 - 06.2025

Bilingual Special Education Teacher (Resource)

Galena Park ISD
08.2021 - 07.2023

General Education Teacher (ESL/Bilingual, Self-Contained)

Galena Park ISD
08.2018 - 07.2021

Special Education Aide, Life Skills (1:1 Support)

Pasadena ISD
11.2016 - 06.2017

Certified Teacher Assistant

Los Angeles Unified School District
09.2014 - 06.2016

Program Worker

LA's BEST
10.2012 - 01.2015

Graduate Coursework - Counseling

California State University, Los Angeles
05.2001 -

Master of Education - Special Education

Lamar University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Services

California State University Los Angeles
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Communication Studies

Pasadena City College
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Bravo Magnet High School
05.2001 -
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