Yazmin Garza
Edinburg
Summary
Dynamic professional with five years experience at Edinburg CISD,spending most of the time in AEP school and units classrooms. Excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Proven ability to foster positive learning environments and implement effective lesson plans. Skilled in documentation and reporting, with a strong focus on collaboration and communication. Adaptable and committed to enhancing educational experiences for diverse student groups.
Professional educator prepared for role with strong background in fostering student development and managing classroom dynamics. Valued for ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and engaging diverse student populations. Known for reliability, excellent communication, and results-driven approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Edinburg CISD
11.2021 - Current
- Experience man aging special education classroom.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for diverse student groups.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Monitored students progress through the day.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Availability to adapt to schedule changes as required.
Phlebotomist
Advance Medical Laboratory
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques while adhering to safety protocols.
- Ensured accurate labeling and handling of specimens for timely testing and analysis.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of laboratory equipment and workstations to promote efficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to schedule patient appointments and manage sample processing timelines.
- Trained new phlebotomists on best practices for specimen collection and patient interaction techniques.
- Assisted in implementing quality control measures to enhance accuracy in lab results.
- Actively participated in continuous education programs to stay updated on phlebotomy standards and advancements.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Collected blood samples from patients in home settings ensuring comfort and safety.
- Communicated effectively with patients to explain procedures and address concerns, enhancing patient experience.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate specimen transport and processing efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edinburg High School
Edinburg, TXSkills
- Classroom management
- First Aid/CPR
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Staff collaboration
- Documentation and reporting
- Google classroom
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Creativity in teaching
- Lesson plan implementation
- Lesson planning
- Group instruction
- Complex Problem-solving
- Behavior modeling
- Disciplinary procedures
- Discipline
- Elementary education
- Special education
- Multi-subject instruction
- Health and safety
- Reporting and documenting
- Organization and planning
Certification
Substitute Teacher.
CPR Certification.
Certificate Phlebotomy.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Advance Medical Laboratory
11.2024 - 03.2025
Substitute Teacher
Edinburg CISD
11.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Edinburg High School