Maritza Garza
McAllen
Summary
Experienced teacher with a strong background in curriculum development and student assessment. Known for implementing diverse instructional strategies and actively participating in professional development to improve educational practices. Ready to leverage collaborative skills to drive student success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Sharyland Independent School District
Mission
08.2009 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with district curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Assessed student progress through tests, quizzes, and ongoing evaluations.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and goals.
- Mentored new teachers on classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational practices.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Teacher
McAllen Independent School District
McAllen
08.1999 - 05.2008
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with district curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Assessed student progress through tests, quizzes, and ongoing evaluations.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and goals.
- Mentored new teachers on classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational practices.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
Teacher
La Joya ISD
La Joya
12.1997 - 08.1999
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with district curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Assessed student progress through tests, quizzes, and ongoing evaluations.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and goals.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational practices.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Education
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Education
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX12-1997
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Technology integration
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum development
- Team collaboration
- Professional development
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem solving
- Parent and student communication
- Empathy and patience
- Lesson delivery
- Instructional methods
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Excellent classroom management
- Positive role model and mentor
- Flexible and adaptive
- Subject matter expertise
- Curriculum implementation
- Test proctoring
- Bilingual (Fluent in English and Spanish)
Certification
Certified PK-6th grade, Certified Bilingual Education
Affiliations
SBDM Member, DEIC Member, UIL Sponsor, Mentor Teacher
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Sharyland Independent School District
08.2009 - Current
Teacher
McAllen Independent School District
08.1999 - 05.2008
Teacher
La Joya ISD
12.1997 - 08.1999
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Education
University of Texas Pan American