Ricardo Garcia
Edinburg
Summary
Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds. Dedicated and focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional, Special Education
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Edinburg
08.2015 - 10.2022
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Used vast number of teaching strategies in coordination of lesson creation and planning to meet diverse group of students' specific needs.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
- Complied with instructor-developed IEPs and made informed recommendations for adjustments.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Distributed classroom materials, pencils, paper and art materials.
- Monitored students' progress in skill and personal behavioral development and reported on findings to teachers and parents.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
Substitute Teacher
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
Edinburg
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Delivered academic assistance to students and study aids to improve course material comprehension.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Substitute Teacher
Sharyland Independent School District
Edinburg
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Used diverse technologies to help students grasp materials and enhance overall education.
- Followed lesson plans provided by classroom teacher to facilitate appropriate learning experience for students.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
Maintenance Supervisor
Mission Consolidated Independent School District
Mission
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
- Monitored inventory and ordered needed supplies to meet demand for repairs.
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
Communications Officer
McAllen Independent School District
McAllen
02.2012 - 04.2013
- Received and processed 9-1-1 emergency calls to dispatch emergency services.
- Delivered informative details to law enforcement and other first responders in preparation for situations prior to arrival.
- Took caller information, read associated computer information and documented vital details in call tracking and assignment system.
- Operated law enforcement communication equipment and NCIC database to facilitate information to department.
- Dispatched police, fire and EMS units to respond to emergent situations with established procedures.
- Tracked call logs and shift data to enter into computer system.
- Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information.
- Prioritized responses to public emergency and non-emergent calls to promptly dispatch police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time.
- Researched vehicle, wanted and missing persons information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX08.2022
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA05.2017
High School Diploma -
Edinburg High School
Edinburg, TX05.1992
Skills
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Supervising Student Activities
- Individual Student Assistance
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Computer Skills
- Organization and Prioritization
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Child Development Certification
Timeline
Paraprofessional, Special Education
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
08.2015 - 10.2022
Substitute Teacher
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District
08.2014 - 08.2015
Substitute Teacher
Sharyland Independent School District
08.2014 - 08.2015
Maintenance Supervisor
Mission Consolidated Independent School District
04.2013 - 08.2014
Communications Officer
McAllen Independent School District
02.2012 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Texas Permian Basin
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
High School Diploma -
Edinburg High School