Maria Garcia Medrano
Norcross,GA
Summary
Resourceful English as Second Language Teacher with Child Development degree and commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences. Challenged students with rigorous coursework and engaged them with exposure to cultural vignettes. Superb communications skills and dedication to students leading to positive results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Science ESOL Teacher
Gwinnett County Public School
07.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through teacher and student sessions groups and modified lesson plans.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples in lesson plans.
Site Coordinator
YMCA Of San Francisco
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating project-based learning methods and hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented new after-school programs to increase student involvement and enrichment opportunities.
- Supervised daily after school operations, promoting a safe and structured learning environment for all students.
- Established a safe and inclusive learning environment, fostering positive relationships among students, staff, and parents.
- Enhanced program quality by developing and implementing engaging after-school activities tailored to students'' interests.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child D
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2021
Associate of Science - Social And Behavioral Science
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2019
Skills
- Academic Support
- Multicultural Awareness
- Kind and Compassionate
- Interactive Learning
Timeline
Science ESOL Teacher
Gwinnett County Public School
07.2023 - Current
Site Coordinator
YMCA Of San Francisco
02.2020 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Child D
San Francisco State University
Associate of Science - Social And Behavioral Science
City College of San Francisco
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