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Sylvia Garcia

Lyford,TX

Summary

Dedicated educational professional with classroom experience at Lyford Elementary, excelling in student engagement and classroom management. Skilled in implementing effective behavior management strategies and fostering a safe learning environment. Known for strong organizational skills and a calm demeanor, ensuring academic success for all students.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Lyford Elementary Paraprofessional

Lyford Elementary- Lyford CISD
01.2025 - Current
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with special programs, ensuring their academic success and social skills.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules and routines throughout the day.
  • Monitored student safety during indoor and outdoor activities while maintaining constant supervision throughout the school day.
  • Assisted lead teacher in assessing student performance through various formative and summative assessments accurately measuring growth over time.
  • Served as a positive role model for students by displaying professionalism and dedication to education.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment for all students.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to Lead teacher.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Worked with 5th Grade team in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
  • Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
  • Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
  • Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
  • Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
  • Assisted at the 5th Grade drop off area.

PEIMS Clerk

Lyford Middle School- Lyford CISD
08.2010 - 01.2024
  • Efficiently maintained historical archives of school records, facilitating easy retrieval when necessary for administrative purposes or legal requests.
  • Ensured seamless communication between departments by serving as the primary point of contact for PEIMS-related inquiries.
  • Served as a valuable resource for school personnel seeking guidance on state reporting policies and data submission to TEA.
  • Contributed to the overall success of the district by consistently delivering accurate, timely, and compliant PEIMS submissions.
  • Managed sensitive student data securely, adhering to FERPA guidelines and maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.
  • Enhanced the efficiency of the PEIMS process by implementing new software tools and streamlining workflows.
  • Collaborated with other department staff to ensure consistent data entry practices across all school programs.
  • Played a crucial role in meeting state reporting deadlines through diligent tracking and submission of required documentation.
  • Reduced errors in student records by meticulously verifying and updating demographic information as needed.
  • Supported school administrators by providing timely and accurate data reports for decision-making processes.
  • Improved data accuracy by conducting thorough reviews of PEIMS submissions and making necessary corrections.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of state reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
  • Helped maintain a positive working environment by fostering open communication and teamwork among all PEIMS staff members.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions during academic year changes by overseeing updates to course codes, schedules, and enrollment records.
  • Developed exceptional time management, relationship building, and organizational skills from working in busy school setting.
  • Pleasantly greeted all office visitors and asked open-ended questions to determine needs.
  • Managed and organized documents for data entry tasks.
  • Used computer software to store and retrieve data.
  • Checked for accuracy by verifying data and records.
  • Followed data entry protocols, rules and regulations.
  • Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
  • Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication of students ID's.
  • Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining confidentiality and timeliness.
  • Oversaw inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability and cost-efficiency.
  • Coordinated meetings and events, arranging logistics for over 50 corporate gatherings.
  • Organized travel arrangements for Administration team, ensuring smooth logistics for the trips.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Leadership

University of Arizona Global Campus
Phoenix, AZ
09-2021

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX
04-2010

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Ashford University
San Diego, CA
04-2010

High School Diploma -

Lyford High School
Lyford, TX
05-1982

Skills

  • Classroom support
  • Teacher assistance
  • Safety
  • Computer skills
  • Student engagement
  • Classroom management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Behavior management
  • Supervising student activities
  • Group and individual instructions
  • Bulletin boards
  • Science projects

Timeline

Lyford Elementary Paraprofessional

Lyford Elementary- Lyford CISD
01.2025 - Current

PEIMS Clerk

Lyford Middle School- Lyford CISD
08.2010 - 01.2024

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Leadership

University of Arizona Global Campus

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Texas State Technical College

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Ashford University

High School Diploma -

Lyford High School

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