Corina Garza-Arcega
**** ****** **, ******, ** **045
Cell: 956-***-**** - ac82hi@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
*Kind and compassionate Middle School Teacher dedicated to creating an atmosphere that is stimulating and encouraging to all students.
*Enjoys using modern technology in the classroom.
*Enthusiastic teacher with superb leadership and communication skills.
* Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration.
Skills
Microsoft Office
Resourceful
Quick learner
Programming
Computer proficient
Multitask
Fluent in Spanish
Great organizational Skills
Creative
Flexible and adaptive
Critical thinker
Calm under pressure
Experience
History, Math and Computer Teacher
September 2014 to Current
St. Augustine Elementary & Middle School - Laredo, TX Instructed Algebra I and Pre-Algebra to a class of 24 students Prepared travel plans, including itinerary, transportation and overnight accommodations for 6th, 7th and 8th Field Trips
Instructed 6th, 7th and 8th grade levels of World, Texas and American History to a class of 35 students. Instructed 6th grade level of Mathematics to a class of 30 students. Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.
Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs. Led groups of youth in discovery exercises and offered personalized support to individuals in need of extra assistance.
Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public. Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule. Observed and documented behaviors and actions.
Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
Tracked class attendance and student progress.
Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention. Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material. EV3 Programming Robotics
Lend support to faculty, staff and administration
AR Program Coordinator
Social Committee Team
Teacher
August 1998 to May 2014
Mary Help of Christians - Laredo, TX
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress. Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects. Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks. Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility. Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects. Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs. Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators. Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance. Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved. Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction. Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions. Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics. Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level. Encouraged students to explore issues in their lives and in the world around them. Employed a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, 1997
Sul Ross State University - Eagle Pass, Texas, Maverick Minor in Spanish
GT Certification March/2018
Attended:
TCEA Conference Austin, Texas. February/2018
SDE Conference Las Vegas, Nevada .July/2018