Margo Garza
Orange
Summary
Dynamic Transitional Kindergarten Teacher with a proven track record at St. Joseph School, adept at fostering social-emotional learning and enhancing student engagement through differentiated instruction. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and classroom management, I create inclusive environments that support diverse learning styles, ensuring every child thrives academically and socially.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
St. Joseph School, Santa Ana
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to support student progress and address individual needs.
- Assessed student performance through ongoing observations and tailored interventions.
- Coordinated classroom activities and routines to maximize instructional time efficiency.
- Advocated for inclusive practices to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating creative teaching strategies and hands-on learning activities.
- Increased parent involvement by maintaining open lines of communication and regularly reporting on student progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Utilized differentiated instruction methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students received the support needed for success.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices and continuously enhance the quality of education provided.
Teacher's Assistant /Daycare Director
St. Joseph School , Santa Ana
06.2002 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluation methods to tailor instruction effectively.
- Integrated technology into curriculum to support diverse learning styles and improve educational outcomes.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday parties or field trips that enriched children''s experiences at the daycare center.
- Enhanced children''s emotional and social development by implementing age-appropriate programs and activities.
- Promoted a positive learning culture by modeling appropriate behavior management strategies for staff members to emulate.
Education
General Education
Santiago High School
Garden Grove, CA06-2000
Skills
- Social skills
- Health and safety
- Parent-teacher communication
- Early reading
- Small group instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Music and movement
- Fine motor skills
- Student records management
- Social-emotional learning
- Large group instruction
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Lesson planning
- Parent communication
- Behavior management
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
St. Joseph School, Santa Ana
08.2022 - 06.2025
Teacher's Assistant /Daycare Director
St. Joseph School , Santa Ana
06.2002 - 08.2022
General Education
Santiago High School