Virginia Garcia Virginia Garcia

Teacher
garci837@cougars.csusm.edu

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Career Objective As an entry-level teacher, I would like to utilize my skills and enthusiasm
to teach students at any grade level. I am seeking a full-time teaching
position where I will be able to use my bilingual skills, technology skills,
and expertise in all subject areas.

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Experience Reynolds Elementary School/ Student Teacher
August 2020 - May 2021, Oceanside, CA

● Combo 4th & 5th Grade two-way bilingual immersion classroom

● Collaborated with cooperating teacher to develop lesson plans
● Created differentiated lessons according to students’ strengths
and needs
● Participated in grade level meetings, staff meetings,
parent-teacher conferences, and back to school night event
● Delivered instruction in English and Spanish
● Integrated technology, hands-on activities, and manipulatives in
all subject areas

San Luis Rey Elementary School / Reading Tutor

February 2019 - April 2019, Oceanside, CA

● 1st Grade setting

● Completed more than 15 hours working with students
one-on-one and assisting in their reading development
● Tutored students from a wide range of abilities
● Integrated many reading strategies to help all students
strengthen their decoding skills and reading comprehension

Quantum Academy / CSUSM STEM Instructor

September 2019 - October 2019, Escondido, CA

● Operated an after-school STEM Program for 7 weeks

● Implemented STEM driven activities in a 6th/7th grade setting
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Education California State University San Marcos / Preliminary Multiple
Subject Credential
May 2021, San Marcos, CA
● Authorization to teach English Learners
● Bilingual Authorization: Spanish Emphasis

California State University San Marcos / Bachelor of Arts in

Liberal Studies & Minor in Geography
May 2020, San Marcos, CA
● Depth of Study in Geography

Palomar College / Associate of Arts in University Studies

May 2018, San Marcos, CA
● Degree emphasis in Education

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Professional Development CABE 2021 Virtual Conference March 2021
Parent Technology Workshops OUSD February 2021
The Virginia Hansen Endowment
● Be Loud Studios Podcasting 101 March 2021
● The New Children’s Museum February 2021
● Design Project-Based Learning for All! January 2021
● Tools and strategies for implementing literacy in the Art room
November 2020
School of Education CSUSM
● Equity in Education: Focused on racial, linguistic and cultural
equity in education. February 2021
● Proven strategies to Ace & Embrace teaching online or in-person
January 2021
● Building a community in your classroom January 2021
MCAP UDL/EL WEBINAR SERIES 2020
● Understanding the Core Concepts & Principles of Universal
Design for Learning to Support English Learners Virtually
December 2020

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Awards KOSKO Certificate (Knowing our Students, Knowing Ourselves)