Richen Garcia

Proven ability in classroom management and student engagement, demonstrated at Kids R Kids Learning Academy. Excelled in materials preparation and class coordination, enhancing learning environments. Skilled in both clerical support and fostering educational settings, achieving significant improvements in student participation and administrative efficiency.

Computer Secretary

• Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
• Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for student-led Mock Trial club, supervising weekly after school meetings and attending bi-weekly weekend conferences.
• Administration - Managed [program] that resulted in [positive outcome].
• Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
• Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
• Data Organization - Organized scores of over 80 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
• Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
• Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
• Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy among middle school students.
• Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
• Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of [learning activities].
• Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.