Topaz Ron-Garcia
San Antonio,USA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Ross MS, adept at fostering student engagement through innovative teaching strategies and hands-on learning techniques. Skilled in data analysis and communication, I successfully led initiatives that improved student performance, including a consistent increase in Math STAAR scores. Committed to differentiated instruction and collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
8th Grade Science Teacher (Advanced)
Ross MS
01.2022 - Current
- 8th Grade Science Cadre Lead; Coach, mentor, and collaborate with colleagues to establish consistency and optimize student learning
- Lead weekly grade meetings (PLC) during conference to ensure consistency and fidelity across classes
- Ensure all materials, supplies, copies, and plans are readily available for all
- Spearhead lesson planning to include differentiation; Design and implement project-based enrichment activities for students who finish early
- Analyze data daily (daily work, questioning, exits and assessments), and create and maintain spreadsheets to track students and goals (This year we worked on 6th grade skills about density and Newton's Laws)
- Attend monthly meetings with administration to share and receive information on 'state of the campus' and collaborate on improvements opportunities
- Maintain constant communication with parents, peers, and campus administration to ensure student success and learning objectives are met
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged active participation from all students
- Incorporated multimedia approaches and diverse instructional techniques to promote student learning
- Adapted lessons for diverse learners, including English language learners and students with special needs
7th Grade Science Teacher Regular and Co-lab
Ross MS
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked with colleagues to establish consistency and optimize student learning
- Attended weekly grade meetings (PLC) during conference
- Ensured that materials, supplies, copies, and plans are readily available for all
- Designed and created lessons to ensure rigor and engagement
- Analyzed data to ensure that the students were progressing
- Enforced classroom rules and expectations consistently across all science courses
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in science education
- Assessed student progress through quizzes, tests, and informal observations
7th Grade Math Teacher (Cadre Lead)
Ross MS
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Point of contact for 7th grade math; Coached and mentored colleagues to establish consistency and optimize student learning using different teaching resources
- Designed and created lessons for all 7th math grade teachers, including warm-ups, activities, practice problems, exits, common assessments, and interventions
- During my tenure, the Math STAAR scores consistently increased in 7th grade
- Led weekly department meeting during conference period to ensure everyone was on the same page and had the necessary resources for student success
- Attended monthly meetings with administration to share and receive information on 'state of the campus' and collaborate on improvements opportunities
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles
- Integrated real-world applications into lessons to increase student understanding and interest in mathematics
- Applied current best practices to teach mathematical concepts, principles and skills
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and areas of improvement
Education
Master of Education -
Concordia University
Austin, Texas01.2011
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX01.2005
Skills
- Organization and Excellent Time Management
- Communication and Teamwork
- Innovative & Creative Thinker
- Result Driven Critical Thinker
- Cross-curricular connections
- Hands-on learning techniques
- Professional development participation
- Strong pedagogical skills
- Team teaching experience
- Special needs accommodations
- STEM integration and Critical thinking promotion
- Differentiated teaching strategies
- Computer Skills - Google classroom & Microsoft products
Certification
- Principal Certification
- 4-8 Generalist
- PDAS
- ILD
Leadership Experience
- PLC-conference, attended as a school representative, Helped create campus norms, Presented to campus.
- CAST conference, Presented/relayed information to the science department at my campus.
- NISD-district, Wrote lesson for 8th grade science.
Timeline
8th Grade Science Teacher (Advanced)
Ross MS
01.2022 - Current
7th Grade Science Teacher Regular and Co-lab
Ross MS
01.2021 - 01.2022
7th Grade Math Teacher (Cadre Lead)
Ross MS
01.2015 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Texas at San Antonio
Master of Education -
Concordia University
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