Marizela Garza

• Served as Section 504 Coordinator and ensured compliance with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Identified students who may be eligible for services under Section 504 and facilitated the evaluation processes to determine eligibility.
• Led Section 504 meetings and collaborated with committee members to develop individualized 504 plans designed to meet student needs in order to give equal access to the learning environment.
• Served as Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) Chair and collaborated with committee members to support Emergent Bilinguals.
• Identified students with limited English proficiency, recommended placement and accommodations, monitored student progress, and made informed assessment decisions to improve opportunities for academic success.
• Served as Campus Testing Coordinator (CTC) to ensure that state testing activities, accommodations, and records are in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Developed and implemented procedures to maintain security and confidentiality of the administration of state mandated assessments.
• Organized logistics for scheduling, distributing materials, testing procedures, and maintaining security.
• Provided support and training for testing administrators and support staff.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maintained detailed records and thorough documentation.
• Established procedures to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Monitored and analyzed procedures and processes to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
• Communicated clearly with colleagues to keep everyone on the same page and working toward common goals.
• Developed and maintained relationships with staff members, parents, and students.
• Collaborated with administration team weekly to increase student achievement, effectively address challenges, and maintain a supportive and motivating environment for staff members.

• Taught 5th and 6th grade Advanced and Leveled Math.
• Assisted in the development of a New Teacher Mentor Program.
• Worked cooperatively with colleagues and parents to help students reach learning objectives and goals.
• Formed environment centered around growth mindset that ensured student success based on formative assessments, effective questioning, and quantitative data.
• Created assessments aligned with curriculum and STAAR redesign.
• Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning through active participation in professional development opportunities.
• Facilitated and differentiated instruction by using CISD best practices such as guided math and Tier I interventions.
• Enhanced students' understanding of complex mathematical concepts by incorporating hands-on activities, classroom transformations, and real-world examples into lessons.
• Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
• Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, fostering supportive home-school partnerships.

• Taught 2nd and 4th grade.
• Taught Math, Science, Social Studies, English as a Second Language, Gifted and Talented, and Inclusion.
• Coordinated campus events such as SciTech and Math and Science Night.
• Served as Team Lead and Core Committee Member.
• Presented at Math and Science district wide staff development sessions.

• Taught 4th grade at a Title I campus.
• Taught Math, Science, Social Studies, and English as a Second Language.

GPA: 4.0

Minor: Mathematics