Roberto Zachery Garcia
McAllen,TX
Summary
Ambitious high school teacher at Vanguard Academy Charter School, skilled in interactive classroom instruction and faculty collaboration. I've successfully incorporated enhanced lesson plans and fostered student engagement, leading to improved academic outcomes. Adept at grading and student evaluation, I prioritize individualized support for at-risk learners while maintaining a positive classroom environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Teacher
Vanguard Academy Charter School
08.2022 - Current
- Hours per week:40
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through
- implementation and experimentation.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Region One ESC
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Hours per week:20
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Student Union Facility Team Leader
UTRGV
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Hours per week:20
- Performed start-up functions on systems based on project plans, specifications and documents.
- Supervised staff of 3 in day-to-day activities.
- Maintained a safe work environment for co-workers and students.
- Organized and prepared events held at the University Student Union.
- Coordinated and planned with team members to ensure successful events.
Server
Corner Bakery Cafe
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Hours per week:20
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Security Guard
South Texas College
03.2013 - 09.2016
- Hours per week:40
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05-2020
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College
McAllen, TX05-2015
Skills
- Grading
- Interactive classroom instruction
- College preparation
- Human geography
- Faculty collaboration
- Social studies
- Standardized testing
- Lesson planning
- Student evaluation
- Project-based learning
- Smart classrooms
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Emergent Tree Program/meetings.
- Team Lead of 3 Social Studies Teachers.
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students.
- Mentored 2 new teachers in instructional and classroom management strategies.
Certification
- Texas Educator Certificate, Social Studies 7-12th grade, 09/28/2024-10/31/2029
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
High School Teacher
Vanguard Academy Charter School
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Region One ESC
08.2021 - 05.2022
Student Union Facility Team Leader
UTRGV
04.2019 - 05.2020
Server
Corner Bakery Cafe
11.2018 - 03.2019
Security Guard
South Texas College
03.2013 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College
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