Madison Garcia
Round Rock ISD
Portland
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Language
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated teacher with expertise in literacy instruction and classroom management. Committed to fostering a nurturing environment that promotes child development and family-teacher communication. Informed by my Cuban heritage and experience with multilingual families, I foster an inclusive classroom that supports diverse learners academically, socially, and emotionally. Prioritizing early literacy, social-emotional development, and collaborative school communities, I create developmentally appropriate learning environments for students of all backgrounds.
Currently pursuing graduate study in education and hold an Oregon Teaching License.
Work History
Preschool Teacher
9 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to promote cognitive and social development.
- Collaborated with multilingual guardians weekly to discuss children's progress and address behavioral or developmental concerns.
- Assessed student progress through observations, formal and informal evaluations to tailor instructional approaches.
- Assisted in creating equitable, inclusive learning experiences for diverse learners within the classroom setting.
- Designed and implemented engaging lessons to support productive struggle and warm demanding tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing and safe environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development through explicitly taught classroom management strategies.
Kindergarten Teacher
9 Months- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance early literacy and numeracy skills.
- Implemented individualized instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social-emotional learning and collaboration.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development and progress.
- Utilized assessment tools and curriculum such as Heggerty, I Ready, and Amplify to monitor student performance and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Participated in professional development workshops to continuously improve instructional practices.
- Collaborated with colleagues and families to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Student Teacher
1 Year 9 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to enhance academic performance.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to refine instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Facilitated group activities that promoted teamwork and critical thinking among students.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student development and address concerns effectively.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
Student Intern
1 Year 10 Months- Coordinated classroom activities, ensuring alignment with educational standards and objectives.
- Supported teachers in managing classroom environments, fostering positive student engagement.
- Assisted in curriculum development and implementation for diverse student populations.
- Organized and maintained educational resources, enhancing accessibility for staff and students.
- Collaborated with team members to analyze student performance data for continuous improvement.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
- Dean's List 2022-2024
- 3.8 GPA
- magna cum laude graduate
- Extracurricular Activities: Latina LGBTQ+2S Advocacy Group, Latino Teachers of America, CPTSD+ Trauma Informed Teaching Advocacy Group
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Skills
Literacy instruction
Early numeracy
Differentiated instruction
Special needs expertise
Child development
Classroom management
Positive reinforcement
Family-teacher communication
Warm demander
Social skills development
Child CPR and first aid
Conversational Spanish
Certification
- Licensed in Science of Teaching Reading, Scarborough's Reading Rope, and Kagan Cooperative Techniques.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Round Rock ISD
08.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Kindergarten Teacher
Round Rock ISD
08.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Student Teacher
Gregory-Portland Independent School District
08.2022 - 05.2024Read More
Student Intern
Austin Independent School District
08.2018 - 06.2020Read More
Western Governers University
Master of Science from Early Childhood Education
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Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
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