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Summer Garcia
Linguist, Educator, And Behavior Therapist
Redlands,CA
Summary
A highly dedicated individual who is enthusiastic and motivated to learn and grow in a professional environment and is passionate about educating and aiding others. The 10+ years of experience working customer service then working with students and children have taught patience, how to interact with and work with a diverse range of individuals, and have helped develop and enhance interpersonal as well as intrapersonal skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Behavior Therapist
Willow And Cypress Consulting
11.2023 - Current
- Reduced maladaptive behaviors through systematic desensitization techniques tailored to each client''s unique needs.
- Strengthened communication abilities among clients through targeted speech therapy exercises and activities.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Documented client behavior and interventions attempted and collected and reported data using approved format, methods and forms.
English as a Second Language Instructor
FLS International At Citrus College
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for classes of 2 - 20 students that accommodated various learning styles for improved understanding and retention.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, using data to inform instructional decisions.
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Kate LA English Academy
10.2017 - 03.2022
- Provided constructive feedback on student performance, guiding them towards improvement and success in EFL learning.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary lessons, promoting a holistic approach to education.
- Increased student motivation through implementation of engaging activities and real-world connections.
Store Manager
Boba Tea House
11.2011 - 09.2017
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice - Forensic Linguistics
Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics - English As A Second Language
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of California Riverside
Riverside 05.2001 -
Skills
Collaborative Problem-Solving
undefinedSoftware
MS Office
DaVinci Resolve
Discord
Zoom
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
Volunteer
Host and lead team based recurring events that require immense team communication, creative problem solving, and strict time management.
Timeline
Behavior Therapist
Willow And Cypress Consulting
11.2023 - Current
First Aid/CPR Certified
11-2023
English as a Second Language Instructor
FLS International At Citrus College
08.2022 - 08.2023
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Kate LA English Academy
10.2017 - 03.2022
Store Manager
Boba Tea House
11.2011 - 09.2017
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice - Forensic Linguistics
Pennsylvania Western University
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics - English As A Second Language
University of Massachusetts Boston
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of California Riverside
05.2001 -
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