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Magali Garcia

Miami,FL

Summary

Dedicated and qualified English Teacher with eight years of experience providing instruction to High School students. Adaptable to student needs and willing to change teaching approaches to promote learning. Possessing excellent presentation and communication skills. Applying multiple teaching methods to ensure students are learning the instructional material

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Religious Vocation Discernment

Carmelite Monastery
06.2015 - 07.2023

Entered a Carmelite Monastery discerning a cloistered religious vocation.

  • Took formation classes on the Theology of the Eucharist
  • Studied the history of the Order,
  • Church History
  • Church Fathers Including Thomas Aquinas
  • The Sacraments
  • The vows
  • Living an ordered community life.

High-school-teacher

Miami Dade Public Schools
03.2006 - 10.2014
  • Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Created study guides, research materials, and syllabi for students.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered a culture of discovery, and provided a well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in the program.
  • Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
  • Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
  • Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
  • Used computers, audio-visual aids, Smart Board, and other equipment to supplement presentations.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.

Education

Master of Arts - English

National University
La Jolla, CA
11.2013

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Florida International University-FIU
Miami, FL
12.2004

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Organization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teaching Reading
  • Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Teamwork
  • Time management/Prioritizing
  • Data Evaluation

Certification

  • Reading Endorsement, MCPS - 2007-2009

Timeline

Religious Vocation Discernment

Carmelite Monastery
06.2015 - 07.2023

High-school-teacher

Miami Dade Public Schools
03.2006 - 10.2014

Master of Arts - English

National University

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Florida International University-FIU
Magali Garcia