Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
PTA President
Timeline
Teacher

Martha Garcia

Para- Educator
Anaheim

Summary

Dynamic Paraeducator and seasoned Activity Supervisor with a proven track record at Centralia School District, enhancing student resilience and fostering a positive learning environment. Expert in instructional support and teamwork, I excel in creating engaging classroom settings and mentoring teams to exceed educational goals. Passionate about leveraging emotional support strategies and multitasking to achieve a significant impact on student development.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraeducator, Special Education

Centralia School District
Buena Park, CA
11.2024 - Current
  • Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
  • Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Supported classroom teachers in creating a positive learning environment for all students.
  • Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
  • Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.

Activity Supervisor

Magnolia Elementary School District
Anaheim, CA
05.2022 - 08.2024
  • Supervised children
  • Guided students to their assigned classrooms
  • Monitored cafeteria operations
  • Efficiently managed and monitored the early morning drop-off process for children
  • Managed safety protocols for children and families crossing crosswalks

Merchandising Associate

Gap
Costa Mesa, CA
05.2017 - 04.2020
  • Received and processed shipments
  • Successfully organized and maintained inventory levels through consistent replenishment.
  • Maximized visibility of products through strategic placement on walls and mannequins
  • Assisted customers by greeting them and helping locate desired items

Store Manager

Kids Footlocker
Santa Ana
10.2006 - 10.2016
  • Recruited and educated staff members
  • Guided and motivated staff in providing top-notch customer satisfaction
  • Led sales training initiatives and achieved sales targets
  • Implemented efficient open and closing procedures
  • Consistently upheld visual merchandising guidelines to promote a visually appealing store environment

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Santa Ana High School
Santa Ana, CA
06.2006

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Team building
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Instructional support
  • Emotional support strategies
  • Toileting assistance
  • Social development support
  • Teacher assistance
  • Student supervision
  • Small group support

PTA President

  • I was the Pta President for the school year 23-24' at Lord Baden-Powell Elementary.

Timeline

Paraeducator, Special Education

Centralia School District
11.2024 - Current

Activity Supervisor

Magnolia Elementary School District
05.2022 - 08.2024

Merchandising Associate

Gap
05.2017 - 04.2020

Store Manager

Kids Footlocker
10.2006 - 10.2016

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Cerritos College

High School Diploma -

Santa Ana High School

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