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Stephanie Garcia

San Diego,CA

Summary

I am an energetic educator with over 25 years of experience teaching English and composition to diverse populations. I specialize in curriculum development, creating engaging classrooms, collaborating with colleagues, and classroom management. I believe all students can learn and thrive when their teacher is passionate and committed to their learning needs.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

The Preuss School UC San Diego
08.2004 - Current
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning goals
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

Courses Taught:

Literacy Enrichment

  • 6th grade course intended to supplement ELA course

Advanced English 9

  • Literary Analysis
  • Writing principles

Advanced English 10

  • Literary Analysis
  • Pre-AP writing principles

AP English Language & Composition

Adjunct Professor

Point Loma Nazarene University
02.1996 - 05.2002
  • Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.

Course taught:

Freshman Composition

  • Literary analysis
  • Principles of research writing

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA
09.2005

Master of Arts - Rhetoric, Language, And Writing

California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05.1996

Bachelor of Arts - English

California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino
09.1991

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Serving Diverse Communities
  • Co-Teaching and Co-Planning

Accomplishments

  • Finalist "Educator of the Year," La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club. 2009.
  • Presenter: California Association of Teachers of English Annual Conference. "Tried and True Practices." 2015.

Timeline

Teacher

The Preuss School UC San Diego
08.2004 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Point Loma Nazarene University
02.1996 - 05.2002

Master of Arts - Education

University of California - San Diego

Master of Arts - Rhetoric, Language, And Writing

California State University - Fullerton

Bachelor of Arts - English

California State University-San Bernardino
Stephanie Garcia