Maria Del Carmen Garcia
Indio
Summary
Teaching professional with proven ability to create stimulating and supportive classroom atmosphere. Known for crafting engaging lesson plans and fostering love for learning among students. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and consistently focused on achieving educational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Desert Sands Unified School District
09.2024 - Current
- Push in to classes to support teachers with students who need one on one support or small group support.
- Support students with enunciation, letter/sound identification, fluency, reading comprehension, and writing.
- Support students with enhancing their reading and writing skills.
SEI 6th Grade Teacher
Coral Mountain Academy
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Served as a mentor to teachers who were new to teaching upper grades, sharing best practices and offering guidance on curriculum lesson implementation.
- Implemented inquiry-based learning strategies in the classroom, encouraging critical thinking skills among students through open-ended questions and problem-solving tasks.
- Differentiated instruction for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to appropriate materials and resources.
SEI 5th Grade Teacher
John Kelley Elementary
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Grade level lead
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Coachella Valley Unified School District
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Took the role of the teacher for a 2/3 combo class.
- Took the role of a teacher for 3-6 months for 7/8th grade middle school (Math, Special Ed Science, Language Arts, ELD, Social Studies)
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
Substitute Teacher
Desert Sands Unified School District
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Teaching Credential - Elementary K-8
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2022
M.D. Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies- Human Development
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06-2019
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Progress monitoring
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Academic accommodations
- Student Differentiation
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Desert Sands Unified School District
09.2024 - Current
SEI 6th Grade Teacher
Coral Mountain Academy
08.2024 - 09.2024
SEI 5th Grade Teacher
John Kelley Elementary
08.2023 - 07.2024
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Coachella Valley Unified School District
03.2020 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
Desert Sands Unified School District
01.2020 - 03.2020
Teaching Credential - Elementary K-8
Grand Canyon University
M.D. Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies- Human Development
California State University, San Bernardino
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