Margo Lisa Garza
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced substitute teacher with 14 years of service in education. Proficient in leading classroom activities and following teacher lesson plans. Able to lead large group or one on one assistance. Also, a background in special education as a speech therapist. Successful at improving reading and language arts skills for struggling students. And finally, a group fitness instructor motivating people in several fitness genres.
Overview
2012
2012
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher K-12
KIPP Academy of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
08 2016 - 05 2022
- Provided instruction for students in grades K -12 and taught all subjects per lesson plans.
- Kept accurate documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
- Highly requested by special education departments.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Group Fitness Instructor
Communities in Schools of San Antonio
TX
12 2014 - 05 2018
- Taught the importance of a healthy lifestyle with Zumba, kickboxing and other fitness activities at local schools.
- Developed and organized after school fitness programs for students and families.
- Managed group fitness classes up to 35 students.
- Promoted monthly fitness programs such as family fitness nights for fun family participation.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech Specialists Of SA/ Empower Therapy Services
11 2011 - 12 2016
- Provided home speech and language therapy to toddlers, and children.
- Accurately maintained Patient visit notes, per agency requirements and followed Medicaid state rules and regulations.
- Assisted in client screenings concerning hearing, speech, language, voice and fluency.
- Prepared materials for use in clinics, homes and classroom to meet therapy goals.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
East Central ISD/ Somerset ISD
07.2001 - 08.2011
- Managed 2-3 campuses at each district with caseloads of 50 + early elementary speech students.
- Created and provided articulation and language activities for all group and individual therapy sessions.
- Taught and created reading comprehension activities for life skills and special education classes.
- Responsible for accurate data notes per IEP and progress reports per student
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology/ Education
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TexasSkills
- Experienced Substitute teacher pre K - 12th grades
- Life skills and special education background
- Trained reading coach
- Group and individual instruction know how
- Able to work independently or with team
- Activities Creator
- Flexible, dependable and Texas friendly
- Special needs support
- Physical education fundamentals
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
East Central ISD/ Somerset ISD
07.2001 - 08.2011
Substitute Teacher K-12
KIPP Academy of San Antonio
08 2016 - 05 2022
Group Fitness Instructor
Communities in Schools of San Antonio
12 2014 - 05 2018
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech Specialists Of SA/ Empower Therapy Services
11 2011 - 12 2016
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology/ Education
Our Lady of The Lake University