Ramona "Monie" Garcia
Escondido,CA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, ELA 7th Grade
Escondido Union School District
2019.02 - Current
- Teaching 7th grade English Language Arts students, approximately 80 students
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher, 6-8 Newcomers Math & Science (Bilingual)
Escondido Union School District
2022.08 - 2023.06
- Taught Math and Science to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in bilingual environment
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Dual Language Teacher, K-5
Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District
2018.02 - 2019.06
- Taught Tk/K and 3rd - 5th grade students to state standards in dual language environments
- Provided reading and math intervention support to 3rd-5th grade students in English and Spanish
- Facilitated learning of Spanish language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Implemented reading intervention program in Spanish
- Created reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written Spanish.
- Designed curriculum to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of Spanish language and culture in students.
- Facilitated extracurricular activities centered around Spanish.
- Developed and implemented full Spanish curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
Substitute Teacher
Escondido Union School District
2016.08 - 2019.06
- Instructed students age 6 to 13 age
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
Emmanuel Faith Community Church Escondido Ca
2009.07 - 2016.08
- Planned and coordinated internal meetings, off-site events and team-building exercises by selecting vendors and venues, managing budgets and developing event plans for English and Spanish speaking communities
- Coordinated events with up to 15 volunteers for gatherings of 200 - 300 people
- Managed communication to member community of 3,000 - 3,500 by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and composing and typing correspondence.
- Prepared correspondence, reports and other documents in final formats, using correct punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar and style.
- Resolved administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analyzing data and identifying solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
San Diego State University
San Diego, CAMaster of Arts - Master of Education
National University
La Jolla, CA09.2018
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
National University
La Jolla, CA07.2017
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to respond effectively to most sensitive inquires or complaints. Ability to write lesson plans and to make effective presentation to classroom of students.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
- Ability to use technology for clerical and administrative duties as well as classroom use. Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Classroom, Google slides, PowerSchool, Jeopardy, Blooket etc.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative rapport with other teachers, counselors, classified staff and administration
- Ability to create atmosphere in classroom where students are encouraged to develop to their full potential.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher, 6-8 Newcomers Math & Science (Bilingual)
Escondido Union School District
2022.08 - 2023.06
Teacher, ELA 7th Grade
Escondido Union School District
2019.02 - Current
Dual Language Teacher, K-5
Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District
2018.02 - 2019.06
Substitute Teacher
Escondido Union School District
2016.08 - 2019.06
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director
Emmanuel Faith Community Church Escondido Ca
2009.07 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
San Diego State University
Master of Arts - Master of Education
National University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
National University
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