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Omar Garza Jr.

New Braunfels

Summary

Educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curricula. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic educational settings. Expertise in classroom management, lesson planning, and educational technology.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction / Trades Educator

COMAL ISD
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented curriculum for principles of construction, and advanced construction pathways.
  • Assisted in the Comal ISD -CTE Construction committee to develop district wide curriculum along with district student opportunities and community engagement.
  • Established student led projects and builds for school and district applications.
  • Participated in Skills USA and assisted in being a judge for district competition.
  • Maintained strong community and industry partnerships for student internships and guest speaker presentations to gain real word experiences and opportunities.

AG Educator /FFA Advisor

Zapata ISD
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Implemented online curriculum during covid in conjunction with opportunities for students in school utilizing CDC safety procedures.
  • Active Zapata County Fair Committee member which assisted in local livestock fair organization.
  • Supervised student SAE projects annually in various pathways (animal, plant, ag mechanics and welding).
  • Assisted with live animal clinics for livestock including clipping, de-worming, show prep and training.
  • Coached teams in livestock judging, ag mechanics / welding competitions.
  • Created community events and clinics for student and family involvement.

AG Educator / FFA Advisor

Seguin ISD
01.2018 - 08.2020
  • Provided curriculum for Principles of AFNR, Animal Science, Livestock Production, and Agricultural Mechanics.
  • Guided over 20 student SAE projects annually in various pathways (animal, plant, ag business).
  • Trained and competed with livestock judging, dairy Judging and ag-mechanics competitive teams.
  • Established chapter meetings, clinics, community events and student trainings.
  • Coached teams in livestock judging, ag sales, and public speaking competitions.
  • Maintained strong community and industry partnerships for student internships, donations and guest speakers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science

Texas A&M University Kingsville
Kingsville, TX
12.2017

Associates of Science - undefined

Laredo College
Laredo, TX
12.2015

Skills

  • SAE & FFA Program & Project Development
  • Animal Science, Livestock Judging
  • Ag Mechanics (Construction, Welding, Tool Safety, Small Engines)
  • Classroom & Lab Safety Compliance
  • Microsoft Office, AET Recordkeeping, Google Classroom
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish –Fluent )
  • Integrating AI tools within the educational curriculum
  • Relationship building, Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving, Classroom Management

Affiliations

  • (ACTE) Outstanding Recognition
  • Mentor Teacher for new CTE Teachers –Comal ISD
  • Discipline & Hero student award committee – Comal ISD
  • CTE Construction Advisory Board Member –Comal ISD
  • FFA Advisor (2017–2022) - Seguin / Zapata ISD
  • AG Mechanics CTE Advisory Board – Seguin ISD

Certification

  • Texas Standard Teacher Certification – Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (Grades 6–12), Technology Education (Grades 6-12)
  • National BQA Feed Yard Certification / Cow-Calf Cert. / Stocker-Backgrounder
  • NCCER – Instructor / Proctor / Evaluator
  • Certified Visual Welding Inspector – North American Welding Group
  • American Heart - CPR/First Aid & AED Certified
  • TX Certified Crop Advisor
  • National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Certification
  • OXY Fuel / Acetylene Torch W7.1

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Construction / Trades Educator

COMAL ISD
08.2022 - Current

AG Educator /FFA Advisor

Zapata ISD
08.2020 - 07.2022

AG Educator / FFA Advisor

Seguin ISD
01.2018 - 08.2020

Associates of Science - undefined

Laredo College

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science

Texas A&M University Kingsville

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