NINFA G. GARZA

• Encourage student participation in oral activities for better acquisition of a second language.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and activities through distance, virtual, or face to face learning to fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Maintained consistent communication with parents to support student progress and engagement.
• Foster a safe and effective learning environment.
• Implement behavior guidelines to create an environment conducive to learning.
• Utilized technology to address diverse learning styles, enhancing lesson effectiveness and fostering student engagement.
• Facilitated student participation in oral activities to promote language acquisition and increase confidence in speaking.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities through distance, virtual, or face-to-face learning to fulfill district curriculum requirements.
• Create and modify lesson plans accordingly.
• Use technology to target different learning styles, enhance lessons and increase learning.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process and provide blended learning opportunities in the classroom environment.
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

• Developed a scope and sequence for Spanish I monolingual classes.
• Collaborated with teachers to design a learner-centered curriculum that addresses diverse student needs.
• Developed adaptable lessons for special populations, enhancing accessibility for special education, 504, and ESL students.
• Created sample lessons for vocabulary/grammar sections of the book.
• Researched and integrated technology resources (video/audio) into the electronic curriculum, enriching the learning experience.
• Developed visual aids to enhance student learning in the classroom to use as anchor charts in the classroom.

• Fostered a safe and effective learning environment.
• Implemented behavior guidelines to create an environment conducive to learning.
• Monitored academic performance to inform instructional adjustments and enhance student learning.
• Maintained regular communication with parents to support student progress and engagement.
• Created lesson plans with accommodations and modifications for special population groups such as 504, special education, ESL, etc.
• Prepared lessons that reflected accommodations for differences in student learning styles and needs.
• Created and modified lesson plans accordingly.
• Collaborated with teachers to design an effective learning environment.
• Managed behavioral challenges through direct communication with students and parents.
• Motivated students to engage actively in classroom discussions and activities.
• Conducted assessment of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities.
• Planned and used appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Presented subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Worked with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

• Supported teacher in enhancing student comprehension of lessons.
• Assisted students with understanding concepts in one-on-one or small group settings. in a one-to-one or small group.
• Broke down lessons into manageable portions tailored to individual student requirements.

• E-Learning Certificate
• Technology Leadership Certificate
• Online Instructional Designer Certificate

Completed 15 graduate level hours towards the Master’s of Arts (Spanish).