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Maria Garcia

Maria Garcia

Desert Hot Springs,CA

Summary

Driven educator with experience at Anita Taliwate, adept in fostering academic growth and emotional well-being. Excelled in creating inclusive, nurturing environments, enhancing student engagement through individualized support and innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated success in improving classroom participation and academic achievement, leveraging skills in Classroom Management and Effective Communication.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Beginnings Montessori

Anita Taliwate
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Maintained attractive, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
  • Established a positive learning environment by fostering strong relationships with students and implementing effective classroom management strategies.
  • Initiated after-school tutoring sessions to provide extra support for struggling students, resulting in improved academic achievement.
  • Conducted regular classroom observations and formal and informal assessments to reflect age-appropriate interests of children.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting instruction as needed for individual growth.
  • Assessed each child's developmental needs on ongoing basis.
  • Encouraged students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Developed creative assignments that motivated students to think critically about course material, leading to more meaningful discussions during class time.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.

Steppingstonea Learning Center

Darrin Erb
09.2012 - 06.2022
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

Education

Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Laguna Technical College Pomona,Ca
Chula Vista, CA.Southwestern Jr.College
11.2022

Cosmetology License - Hairstylist

Chula Vista Beauty College
Chula Vista, CA
01.1972

Skills

  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Growth Mindset
  • Student Engagement
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Special Needs Support
  • Literacy development
  • Student-centered approach
  • Classroom Management
  • Safety Procedures
  • Lesson Planning
  • Modern teaching methods
  • Individualized support
  • Teacher Support
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Student Tutoring
  • Behavioral modeling
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Student Advocacy
  • Group Instruction
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Student needs assessment
  • Student Records Management
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Special Education
  • Elementary Education
  • Test Administration
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Assessment administration
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Steppingstonea Learning Center

Darrin Erb
09.2012 - 06.2022

Creative Beginnings Montessori

Anita Taliwate

Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education

Laguna Technical College Pomona,Ca

Cosmetology License - Hairstylist

Chula Vista Beauty College
Maria Garcia