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Maria Saenz Garza

*** ****** **** *** *****, Tx *8332

361-***-**** cell phone 361-***-****

***********@*****.***

PROFILE:

With 27 years of educating secondary students in the content areas of biology, chemistry, and anatomy and physiology, family and consumer science along with 6 years of social work and 3 years of clinical nutrition experience at a local hospital, I have the energy and strong desire to bring new experiences. MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:

83% passing rate science exit test 2007

98% passing rate science exit test 2005

Teacher of the year 1998

Advanced 2 students to the International Science Fair in Alabama 1995

Coached Tennis State Class 2A Champion 2013

EXPERIENCE:

2018—2022 Santa Gertrudis ISD

Chemistry Teacher

Teach virtually using Zoom and Google Meets

Create online lessons along with face to face lessons

Write lesson plans, write exams, and evaluate student progress

Record keeping of attendance and grades

Communication with coteachers, principal and parents and community leaders 2014—2017 Premont ISD

Master Science Teacher

Evaluate teachers using Instructional (TAP)Rubric—similar to T-Tess

Provide Coaching and Training for teachers

Analyze student data and plan for deficiencies

Curriculum development

Create STAAR formatted exams for science curriculum

Train teachers on research based best instructional practices

Evaluate science resources

1991-2014 Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco High School

1991--2014 Biology, Chemistry, And Human Anatomy & Physiology & FCS Teacher

Teach 3 biology classes (average class size 18) in a lab based course

Teach 2 chemistry classes (average class size 15) in a lab based course

Teach 1 anatomy & Physiology course in a lab based course

Write lesson plans, write exams, and evaluate student progress

Record keeping of attendance and grades

Keep inventory and keep stock of lab supplies and equipment

Keep textbook records

Prepare laboratory chemicals and ensure safe practices in the lab

Junior class Advisor—fund raising ($3800) and organize prom 2008 Page 2 of 3

Crime Stopper Sponsor—Teach a dance routine and which is then presented at the annual Crime Stopper Round-Up and Jamboree, Organize travel accommodations and supervise students at Annual Campus Crime Stopper Conferences held all over Texas

FCCLA sponsor

Tennis Head Coach—Hold week day 2 hour practices with 30 players on 2 courts during Tennis Season

Attend and keep abreast of new science teaching techniques by attending workshops and in-services

Hold teacher-parent conferences in person, by phone in and out of school

Coach UIL science

Teach credit recovery evening classes in the Fall and in the summer Summer 1995 Texas A&M Kingsville

June 2008-July 2008 Environmental Engineering Teaching Participant

Work under Professor on Environmental Engineering Study

Write modules for the study of environmental science

One of only 10 teachers selected from the state of Texas to participate in this project

Summer 1995 Texas A&M Kingsville

Prepare lab chemicals and supplies for labs

Tutor students in Analytical Chemistry

Provide students with field trip experiences in the field of analytical chemistry

One of only 2 teachers selected from the state of Texas OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Social Worker with the Texas Department of Human Services 1984-1991

Chief Clinical Dietitian at Alice Regional Hospital 1982--1984 TRAINING:

Tap Rubric Certified Evaluator

T-Pess Training

Experience in gradespeed program

Experience in Microsoft Word, and Power Point

Experience in DMAC reports and analyzing data

Experience in operating copy machine, scanner, computer, overhead projector, nes camera, and science lab equipment

Fluent in speaking Spanish as a second language

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science with a major in Home Economics (Nutrition) and minor in Biology, Texas A&I University Kingsville 1981

Education Certification Coursework from Corpus Christi State University, Corpus Christi, Tx 1995

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18 Graduate hours in Adult Education, Texas A&I University, Kingsville, Tx 1994

REFERENCES

David Delgado *****************@*******.*** 361-***-**** Former Principal

Arnoldo Barrera *******.*******@********.*** 361- 389-2474 Former Principal

Eric Ramos ********@*****.*** 361-***-**** Former Superintendent

Stephanie Mosqueda *********@****.*** 979-***-**** Niet(TAP) Consultant

Belinda Escobar ********@*******.*** 361-***-**** Former Curriculum Director

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