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LaGina Garcia

@lollyg

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ESL teacher who accelerates English development through tailored instruction and supportive, engaging classrooms.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to continue teaching ESL with small-group language support, clear assessments, and collaborative, student-centered planning—where I can adapt resources and help learners build confidence in reading, speaking, and pronunciation.

I’m an ESL teacher with 20 years of classroom and remote experience helping learners build confidence in English. I’ve taught basic English grammar, reading, conversations speaking, pronunciation and intonation, and I’m energized by adapting instruction to meet each student’s needs.

Most recently, I’ve worked as an ESL Teacher (Independent Contractor) with Polly English (Remote, Singapore). I modified instructional resources and used personal interest to meet the needs of each student, focusing on language foundations through engaging, skill-building lessons.

Previously, I served as a Specialized ESL Teacher for 2nd-5th Grades at Carter Park Elementary in Ft. Worth, TX, working with ESL students new to the United States. I embedded linguistic accommodations and used ESL best instructional practices in small group settings to accelerate English language development and grade-level content mastery.

My earlier experience includes being an ESL Tutor/Independent Contractor with VIP Kid (Remote/Beijing, China) and classroom teaching roles for Pre-K through 2nd grades. I practiced classroom management with positive reinforcement, collaborated on differentiated instruction, and monitored and evaluated student progress through assessments and observations, including leading parent-teacher conferences and supporting professional development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

ESL Teacher

Current

Polly English

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Modified instructional resources using personal interests to meet individual student needs. Taught basic English grammar, reading, conversation speaking, pronunciation, and intonation.

English Grammar Conversation Pronunciation Intonation Instructional Material Modification Communication Skills Organization Problem Solving Detail Oriented Customer Service Teamwork

Specialized ESL Teacher

Carter Park Elementary

Aug 2023 - Jun 2024 (10 months)

Worked with ESL students new to the United States and embedded linguistic accommodations. Used ESL best instructional practices in small groups to accelerate English language development and grade-level content mastery for 2nd–5th grades.

ESL Instruction Linguistic Accommodations Small Group Instruction Language Development Grade Level Content Mastery Student Support Communication Skills Organization Detail Oriented Teamwork

ESL Tutor

VIP Kid

Apr 2020 - Jul 2023 (3 years 3 months)

Modified instructional resources using personal interests to meet individual student needs. Educated students in basic English grammar, conversational speaking, pronunciation, and intonation.

English Grammar Pronunciation Intonation Instructional Material Modification Communication Skills Organization Problem Solving Detail Oriented Teamwork

Classroom Teacher

Bishop Elementary

Aug 2011 - Jul 2020 (8 years 11 months)

Taught at Bishop Elementary covering Pre-K and 1st–2nd grades. Delivered classroom instruction aligned to early childhood and elementary learning needs.

Classroom Instruction Communication Skills Organization Detail Oriented Teamwork

Classroom Teacher (1st Grade)

M.I. Logan Elementary

Jan 2008 - Aug 2010 (2 years 7 months)

Taught 1st grade at M.I. Logan Elementary. Provided classroom instruction and supported student learning through day-to-day teaching responsibilities.

Classroom Instruction Communication Skills Organization Detail Oriented

Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten-1st)

P.S. 112 The Bronxwood School

Aug 2005 - Nov 2007 (2 years 3 months)

Taught Kindergarten through 1st grade and practiced classroom management focused on positive reinforcement. Collaborated on planning and implementing differentiated instruction, monitored and evaluated student progress, led parent-teacher conferences, and participated in professional development and curriculum updates.