Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Sabrina Garcia

Santa Ana,Ca

Summary

My career goal is to become a Special Education Teacher to help children with extensive supports needs. I am currently enrolled in a credential/master's program that will help prepare and provide me with the knowledge needed to support these student. Student teaching has provided me the experience of running a class myself and planning instruction based on the students needs. I am an enthusiastic student teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating and learning-focused classroom environments. Every previous job has supported my journey and taught me different skills that will be used as a teacher. Even if I have developed great skills, I will continue to monitor myself and work to improve to be an effective teacher.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teacher

SAUSD
01.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
  • Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.

Substitute Teacher

SAUSD
02.2023 - Current
  • Provided opportunities to work with a variety of children from different grades.
  • Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Autism Paraprofessional

SAUSD
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • This job requires a lot of patience with children
  • Learned different ways to adapt lessons that work better in the specific classroom.
  • Supported students based on their needs
  • This job required a lot of communication with coworkers to create a strong cohesive environment for the children.
  • Implemented visual schedules and social stories to improve comprehension and daily routines for autistic students.
  • Collected data on student progress, adapting intervention strategies as needed to optimize outcomes.
  • Helped teacher devise special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on sympathetic understanding of individual students' needs, interests and abilities.

After-school Instructional Provider/ Engage 360 for SAUSD

SAUSD
08.2019 - 09.2022
  • This job requires creating lesson plans, interacting with children, and working with parents, administration, and teachers to provide support for children after school.
  • Enhanced classroom environment for optimal learning by effectively managing behavior and setting clear expectations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child And Adolesents Development

Cal State Fullerton
05.2022

Master of Science - Education

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
05.2024

Teacher Credential - Special Education Extensive Supports Need

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
05.2024

Skills

  • PLANNING
  • BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
  • CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
  • PEOPLE SKILLS
  • COMMUNICATION
  • COLLABORATION
  • STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

References

  • Ana Nunez, Special Education Teacher for SAUSD, Ana.nunez@sausd.us
  • Veronica Franco, Elementary School Teacher for SAUSD, Veronica.franco@sausd.us

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Student Teacher

SAUSD
01.2024 - Current

Substitute Teacher

SAUSD
02.2023 - Current

Autism Paraprofessional

SAUSD
09.2022 - 01.2023

After-school Instructional Provider/ Engage 360 for SAUSD

SAUSD
08.2019 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Child And Adolesents Development

Cal State Fullerton

Master of Science - Education

Azusa Pacific University

Teacher Credential - Special Education Extensive Supports Need

Azusa Pacific University
Sabrina Garcia