Martha Garza
Hidalgo,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Hidalgo ISD
Hidalgo, TX
08.1992 - 05.2024
- Instructed Spanish Oral to 1st-5th grade students for over 10 years.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Attended professional development workshops related to bilingual education best practices.
- Adapted curriculums to fit bilingual classrooms and include all students.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Encouraged student participation through pair work and individual projects.
- Implemented behavior management techniques that promoted positive interactions among students.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop integrated lessons for multiple subjects taught in Spanish.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Education
BBA - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12-1996
Skills
- Materials sourcing
- Standardized tests
- Safety awareness
- Student engagement
- Individualized learning
- Student assessment
Affiliations
- I very active and love the outdoors. My daily routine is walking my puppy at the park. I continue with my gym routine right after my walk. I end up my day with 20 miles of cycling. I enjoy the outdoors.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- I received first place awards for my students that participated in Spanish Oral for more than 10 years.
Certification
- I have 31 years of experience in grade levels PK-3 thru 2nd.
Timeline
Teacher
Hidalgo ISD
08.1992 - 05.2024
BBA - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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