Devin Garcia, M.Ed.

Certification: 4-8 Generalist

P.O. Box 112101
Houston, TX 77293
(713) 277-5040 (cell)
devinsingleton.1782@gmail.com (e-mail)

http://devingarciaprofessionalportfolio.weebly.com/
(Professional Portfolio)

SUMMARY
I have obtained a Bachelor in Animal Science (Sam Houston State University, 2005) and a
Master in Education Leadership Technology (Lamar University, 2014). An educator, for Houston
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Independent School since 2005. Taught 8 grade Math for 8 years. For the 2014-2015, I was the
AVID Instructor and the Campus Instructional Technology Specialist at Burbank Middle. I have a
growth-mind set and love challenges.
Honors
Teacher of the Year 2012-2013 (Burbank Middle)
Nominated and chosen for Career Pathway position for Technology Specialist 2013-2014 for
Houston Independent School District (HISD).
Featured in HISD-Becoming Great All Over https://vimeo.com/120825827
EXPERIENCE
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Position

3 Grade Math Interventions

Company

Law Elementary

Location

Houston, TX

Dates

January 2016-Present
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Provide additional support/interventions for 3 grade math teachers and students. Lead small group
instruction and provide well-thought out lessons/activities for problematic concepts based upon data from
district common assessments. Collaborate with teachers over best instructional practices. Guide teachers
and students in identifying problematic areas and finding appropriate solutions.
Position

Homeschool Consultant/Founder

Company

Enhance the Mind

Location

Houston, TX

Dates

August 2015-Present

Motivate and guide homeschool parents on effective strategies to teach their children at home. Coach
parents over how to pick effective curriculum and set goals. Manage projects efficiently as well as plan
and arrange activities. Provide personalized and differentiated tutoring to students from K-8.
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Position

8 Grade Math/Algebra/AVID Teacher and Instructional Technology Specialist

Company

Burbank Middle School

Location

Houston, TX

Dates

August 2011- May 29, 2015

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Prepared and managed 5 preps (Regular, Inclusion, Algebra and 8 grade/6 grade STAAR). Developed
common assessments for Math department. Tracked and analyze student data through multiple
platforms. Streamlined technology within my classroom and other teachers classroom. Advised and
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mentored 1 year teachers. Coordinated and facilitated multiple professional development on campus as
well as off campus (Summer Leadership Institute HISD). Provided one on one teacher modeling in
regards to instructional technology resources, tools and best practices. Use data to communicate with my
department on what needed to be addressed to reach our SIP goals. Analyze data to come up with
intervention plans for students and for whole the math department.
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Position

8 Grade Math

Company

Stevenson Middle School

Location

Houston, TX

Dates

August 2006- May 2011

Prepared and managed 3 preps (Pre-AP, Regular, and Inclusion). Mentored for 2 years to new teachers.
Presented for the Abrazo Secondary PLC in 2011 on Implementation of Technology in the Classroom.
Participated as a curriculum writer for STAARscopes-Science for Rice University. Served on the SDMC
committee.
SKILLS
Problem-Solving Skills

Able to clarify the nature of a problem/Find

viable solutions

Organizational Skills

Able to organize information, people or things

in a systematic way and pay attention to details

Creative Thinking Skills

Able to generate new ideas, find new solutions

to problems

Technological Skills

Understand technical systems and operate

effectively within it; effectively implement
technology in the classroom or professional
development

Leadership Skills

Motivate and empower others to act;

trustworthy

Public Speaking Skills

Able to make formal presentations; present

ideas in interesting way in Professional
Development

Coaching/Mentoring

Give feedback in a constructive way; help

others to increase their knowledge or skills

EDUCATION
Degree

Masters in Education Leadership Technology

University

Lamar University

Location

Beaumont, TX

Dates

May 2014

GPA

4.0