Karla Garcia
Tx
Summary
At Unique Minds Montessori School, I excelled in fostering academic growth and emotional well-being, utilizing my expertise in behavior management and parent-teacher communication. My proactive strategies and collaboration in lesson planning significantly contributed to a nurturing learning environment, achieving noticeable improvements in student social skills and academic performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Unique Minds Montessori School
10.2018 - 05.2024
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
- Monitored student progress regularly, using assessments to adjust instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying informed of best practices for teaching strategies and educational technologies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Public Relations - Human Communication
Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo Leon
Monterrey Nuevo León Mexico08.1997
Diploma - General Studies
UANL Preparatoria #2
Monterrey Nuevo León Mexico08.1987
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Behavior Management
- Oral communication
- Lesson Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Positive Learning Environment
- Child Development
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Parent Communication
- Safety Protocols
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Unique Minds Montessori School
10.2018 - 05.2024
Public Relations - Human Communication
Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo Leon
Diploma - General Studies
UANL Preparatoria #2
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