Nicole Garza
Grand Junction,Colorado
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with 5 years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in building small groups based on student data and standards. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Nisley Elementary
Grand Junction, CO
08.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on standards.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons based on student data and grade level standards.
Student Teaching
Dos Rios Elementary School
Grand Junction, Colorado
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Created and used lesson plans that aligned with Common Core Standards
- Participated in MTSS meetings weekly
- Participated in the behavior program, BIST
- Utilized technology, such as the Prometheam Board and document camera
- Experienced with progress monitoring in DIBBELS and AVMR screening
- Created student led Mathematician Certificates.
Education
Liberal Arts, Elementary Education - Social Sciences
COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
05.2018
Skills
- Effective at providing quality instruction and fostering a positive learning environment for all students
- Time management skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Collaborative
- Proficient with technology and always willing to learn and adapt to new technology
- Lifelong learner
- Enthusiastic
- Dependable
Certification
- Read ACT certified
Timeline
Teacher
Nisley Elementary
08.2018 - Current
Student Teaching
Dos Rios Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2018
Liberal Arts, Elementary Education - Social Sciences
COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
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