Maria Garcia
Killeen,TX
Summary
Dynamic Teacher's Assistant from Killeen ISD, excelled in enhancing student engagement and mastering classroom management. Leveraged collaborative teamwork and specialized in small group instruction, significantly enriching learning experiences. Demonstrated expertise in special education assistance, leading to notable improvements in student test scores.
Goal-oriented Teacher Assistant caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Killeen ISD
726 S Ann Blvd Harker Heights
09.2018 - 08.2024
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Enhanced student engagement by creating interactive learning activities.
- Assisted students in understanding difficult concepts, leading to improved test scores.
- Prepared visual aids for lessons, enriching learning experience.
- Facilitated small group sessions, reinforcing lesson content for better comprehension.
Education
Bachelor of Science - E-6 Teaching Education
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Killeen, TX12.2025
Associate of Science - Teaching Education
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05.2018
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Class coordination
- Small Group Supervision
- Safety Guidelines
- Classroom Supervision
- Group and individual instruction
- Special Education Assistance
- Collaborative Teamwork
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Killeen ISD
09.2018 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - E-6 Teaching Education
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Associate of Science - Teaching Education
Central Texas College