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Adelaida Garza

Biology Teacher
Houston

Summary

Passionate and dedicated Biology Teacher with 4+ years of experience in secondary education. Strong background in curriculum development, student engagement, and STEM education. Committed to fostering a love for science through hands-on learning and innovative teaching methods.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

High School Biology Teacher

Houston Independent School District (HISD) - Westside High School
01.2020 - Current
  • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with TEKS standards.
  • Lead after-school Science Club and organize STEM fairs.
  • Utilize inquiry-based learning and lab experiments to enhance student understanding.

Science Tutor

Mathnasium & Huntington Learning Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Provided one-on-one and group tutoring in Biology, Chemistry, and AP Environmental Science.
  • Helped students improve test scores by an average of 20%.

Lab Assistant

Baylor College of Medicine
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Assisted in microbiology research on antibiotic resistance.
  • Prepared lab materials and maintained sterile environments.

Education

Master of Science (MS) - Biology

Texas A&M University
01.2020

Teaching Certification - 7-12 Life Science

Texas Teachers Alternative Certification Program
01.2020

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biology

University of Houston
01.2018

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Classroom Management (PBIS-trained)
  • Molecular & Environmental Biology
  • Technology Integration (Google Classroom, Labster)
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish)
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Certification

Texas Teaching Certification (Life Science 7-12)

References

Available upon request.

Training

  • National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Conference - Attendee (2022)
  • Project-Based Learning in STEM - Rice University Workshop (2021)

Timeline

High School Biology Teacher

Houston Independent School District (HISD) - Westside High School
01.2020 - Current

Science Tutor

Mathnasium & Huntington Learning Center
01.2018 - 01.2020

Lab Assistant

Baylor College of Medicine
06.2016 - 08.2016

Teaching Certification - 7-12 Life Science

Texas Teachers Alternative Certification Program

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biology

University of Houston

Master of Science (MS) - Biology

Texas A&M University

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