Nelson Garza Email & Phone Number

Edison Middle School

• Instructor of 7th grade English and Pre-Advanced Placement English and ESL/LEP students showing continuous growth in all sub-groups on district and state assessments• Create student centered lessons that meet the needs of every student to ensure time allocation, bell to bell instruction, modifications/accommodations, and differentiated instruction for individual differences• Collect and analyze various types of student data to drive instruction by continuously modifying instruction to ensure student growth; communicated data with students through data tracking sheets and small group interventions• Develop and implement instructional strategies within ELA Department to increase academic progress on state assessments• Collaborated weekly with Writers in the School (WITS) to plan and present lessons to seventh grade students through a cycle of writing experiences to promote authentic creative writing on the campus• Co-teacher of small and whole group Writing and Reading lessons to target specific students and TEKS before and after snapshots and district assessments

·Worked as Lead Medic on the Advanced Life-Saving unit.·Took patient vitals, administered and monitored IV fluids·Wrote extensive reports that detailed patient care·Entered patient data working triage.·Communicated clear and concise information to nurses and doctors·Calmly and thoroughly explained status of patient care to patients (both children and adults) and their family members.

Houston, Texas Area

·Facilitated the process by which private and commercial motor carriers obtained authority to operate from state and federal governments·Acquired the necessary titles and permits for motor carriers to transport products within and across state lines ·Supervised and led a team of 5 employees effectively and efficiently in time sensitive schedules in order to meet crucial deadlines·Developed new business for the company through networking and meeting with prospective clients·Communicated extensively between clientele and various state and federal agencies in order to resolve problems and meet the client’s needs ·Collaborated on the development and implementation of company policies and procedures that led to increased efficiency and client satisfaction