Denine

Garcia
Elementary School Teacher
Contact
921 Buena Vista Dr SE
#B105
Albuquerque, NM 87106

318.471.6450
denine.estrada@gmail.com
deninegarcia.weebly.com

Cover Letter
April 24, 2016
Dear Hiring Principal,
I am submitting my resume to acquire a teaching position at
your elementary school. I am confident that my qualifications
and experiences will demonstrate my ability to be a valued
member of your teaching team.
As a recent graduate from The University of New Mexico, I
have earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
with endorsements in Mathematics and English Language
Arts. I am experienced in teaching both primary and upper
elementary grades. As a student teacher, I designed lessons
that engaged all learners by using various GLAD strategies,
Kagan Cooperative Learning structures, and Promethean
Board technology. One of my main goals in the classroom is
to personalize my students learning so that each student is
working at their own pace toward goals they helped to set
for themselves. I have learned to utilize technology to
facilitate and accomplish this goal.
I am passionate about teaching and creating inviting
classroom communities where students feel safe and
confident as they learn together. I am a life long learner and
strive to be the best teacher I can be.
I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you to
discuss how my skills and experience can meet the needs of
your school and students. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,

Denine Garcia

Denine
Garcia
Elementary School Teacher
Contact

Professional Profile

921 Buena Vista Dr SE

#B105
Albuquerque, NM 87106

Endorsed in Mathematics and English Language Arts. Completed three

semesters of student teaching in first, third, and fourth grade classrooms.
Committed to student success through personalized learning by
implementing Kagan Cooperative Learning Strategies and various GLAD
strategies for ELLs.

318.471.6450

Education & Experience

denine.estrada@gmail.com
deninegarcia.weebly.com

The University of New Mexico

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-8)

- Endorsements
Mathematics
English Language Arts

Student Teaching

References
Kasandra Baca
505.363.1239
kasandra.crespin@aps.edu

Kristi Wilson
505.672.3393
wilson_kr@aps.edu

Sonya Burton
505.277.4533
slburton@unm.edu

Semester 1 - Spring 2015 - Sierra Vista Elementary (1st Grade)

Semester 2 & 3 - Fall 2015 & Spring 2016 - George I. Sanchez
Collaborative Community School (3rd & 4th Grade)

Applied a variety of teaching methods to increase learner

responsiveness
Implemented Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures to facilitate a
classroom community
Used various GLAD strategies to promote student engagement for
ELLs
Achieved personalized learning through technology based lessons
and activities
Designed and taught lessons in each core subject based on
Common Core State Standards; differentiated where necessary
Participated in grade level curriculum planning
Provided daily support to Special Education, General Education,
and Gifted students
Learned process of needs identification (IEP development,
assessment, and follow-through)

Professional Development Activities

DiscoveryEd training
Origo Slate training (Stepping Stones)
Project based learning training
All Mandatory Teacher Trainings including but not limited to:
Bullying Behavior Prevention
Child Abuse & Neglect
Suicide Prevention
Bloodborne Pathogens
Civil Rights/Sexual Harassment/Americans with Disabilities Act
Ethics & Conflict of Interest
Social Media Guidelines
Technology Acceptable Use