Tina Garcia
Chaparral,NM
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Rose of Sharon Christian Academy, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Adept at implementing innovative lesson plans and differentiated instruction, I build strong relationships with students and parents, enhancing learning outcomes and promoting a supportive educational environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Rose of Sharon Christian Academy
08.2009 - Current
- Assisted in lesson planning and curriculum development to support diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated classroom activities that encourage student engagement and participation.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and enhance instructional methods.
- Adapted teaching techniques to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Provided feedback on student progress to inform instructional adjustments and improvements.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to expand teaching skills and knowledge base.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Business, Liberal Arts
UTEP
El Paso, TXSkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Learning strategies
- Group instruction
- Student needs assessment
- Performance assessments
- Student rapport
- Cooperative learning experience
- Testing and grading
- Elementary education
- Student evaluations
- Learning assessments
- Student records management
- Alternative learning methods
- Faculty collaboration
- Special needs students
- Instructional methods
- Subject matter expertise
- Literacy development
- Feedback implementation
- Program development
- Instructional best practices
- Assigning and grading work
- ESL- english as second language
- Learning style assessment
- Standardized testing
- Test grading
- Group learning mechanics
- Test proctoring
- Curriculum compliance with state
- Fundraising
- Empathy and patience
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson delivery
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Student motivation
- Record keeping
- Educational activities
- Visual aids utilization
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Creative lesson planning
- Classwork assignment
- Classroom restocking
- Parent and student communication
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Social-emotional learning
- Parental participation
- Excellent classroom management
- Creative lesson plan development
- Reporting and documentation
- Homework assignment
- Family involvement
Timeline
Teacher
Rose of Sharon Christian Academy
08.2009 - Current
Business, Liberal Arts
UTEP
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