Michael Garcia
McAllen,TX
Summary
Accomplished Public School Teacher from Edinburg ISD, adept in Curriculum Development and fostering student rapport, significantly enhanced learning outcomes through innovative project-based strategies and comprehensive curriculum compliance. Expertise in Special Education and Classroom Management, ensuring inclusive education and academic excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public School Teacher
Edinburg ISD
08.2002 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Education
University of Texas RGV
Edinburg, TX05.2005
Skills
- Special Education
- Project-based learning
- Mathematics Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum compliance with Texas
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Student rapport
- Classroom Management
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Texas teaching credential
- Alternative Dispute Resolution training
- Program Development
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
Certification
- Texas ClassroomTeacher License - Current
Timeline
Public School Teacher
Edinburg ISD
08.2002 - Current
Master of Science - Education
University of Texas RGV