STEPHANIE LAKE-GARCIA

2902 Clear Ridge Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339

281-245-7212 lakegarcia@msn.com @dwemslg
stephanielake-garcia.weebly.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-lake-garcia

Summary
Educational leader with a strong skill set and passion in technology integration. Student focused school
improvement vision based on the belief that all students can be successful; but it is our job as educators to find
where they succeed, and focus our efforts to broaden their success.

College Degrees
Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX, May 2017 The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, May 2014
M.Ed. in Educational Administration, GPA: 4.0/4.0 B.A. in Elementary Education K-6, GPA: 3.89/4.0

Muscatine Community College, IA, May 2012

A.A. in Education and Business, GPA: 3.78/4.0

Leadership Highlights
Humble ISD Leadership Academy Team Leader
Technology Integration Campus Leader (TILT) Curriculum and Instruction
Professional Development Implementation Service Learning in Civic Leadership
Teacher Coaching Behavior Intervention

Certifications
Principal K-12 T-TESS – July 2018 Generalist EC-6
ESL Supplemental EC-6 Dyslexia – 16 hours Gifted and Talented- 30 hours

Professional Development Instructor Presentations

Twitter Campus PD, DWE, Nov. 2017 Digital Citizenship TILT PD, Humble ISD, Nov. 2017
Donors Choose Campus PD, DWE, Dec. 2017 Dash and Dot Robot Campus PD, DWE, August 2017
Gmail District PD, Humble ISD, June 2017 Chromebook District PD, Humble ISD, June 2017
Google Sheets District PD, Humble ISD, June 2017 Zoom Campus PD, DWE, Jan. 2017
Design Teacher Showcase – Flexible Seating, Humble Google Classroom Campus PD, DWE, Sept. 2016
ISD, June 2017

Educational Leadership Experiences

Humble Independent School District, Humble, TX
Academy for Advancing Leaders, August 2017-May 2018
▪ Interpreted, analyzed, and organized data to resolve problems and develop solutions
▪ Collaborate with Assistant Superintendents of Schools on goals to move forward as a district
▪ Participated in creating a unified language among all Humble ISD leaders
▪ Developed a cohesive partnership between varying departments within the district
▪ Communicated effectively utilizing tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships
Summer Professional Development Instructor
▪ Educated district employees on a variety of technological tools needed for job functions
▪ Facilitated high quality professional development to teachers, administrators, and district departments
▪ Created and aligned course material to district goals on innovation and integration

Deerwood Elementary, Humble ISD, Kingwood, TX

Technology Integration Lead Teacher, July 2016-Present
▪ Prepared, developed, and conducted district level professional development aligned with district goals
▪ Collaborated with campus principal to initiate and facilitate high quality professional development to
campus teachers
▪ Created, implemented, and evaluated professional development aligned with campus goals
▪ Coach current campus teachers in integrating technology into their current curriculum
▪ Modeled evidence-based instructional practices through technology integration strategies
▪ Assisted teachers with analyzing, designing, and reflecting on new technology tools to add to lessons

Team Leader, August 2016-Present

▪ Consistently analyzed teacher practice through ongoing assessment of student work to align with
teaching standards
▪ Mentor teachers and assist administration with professional development programs
▪ Assisted in the interview process and selection of new team members
▪ Demonstrated ability to impact team in a positive manner when faced with team challenges

Employee Campaign Representative, September 2017-November 2017

▪ Increased campus participation 23% by positively promoting campaign to fellow campus members
▪ Promote Humble ISD’s employee giving campaign to school employees
▪ Advocate for Humble ISD’s Educational Foundation through donor stewardship

Administration Intern, August 2016-June 2017

▪ Observe teachers and provide formative feedback to improve instruction
▪ Collaborated with Principal and AP on prospective teachers at job fair
▪ Interviewed prospective scholarship recipients
▪ Designed and delivered multimedia professional development in the area of technology
▪ Coordinated grade level schedule for up-and-coming school year
▪ Facilitate and monitor the order, distribution, and inventory of grade level materials and supplies

2nd Grade Math Team Lead, August 2015-June 2016

▪ Coached team on mathematics TEKS by integrating high yield strategies
▪ Organized and managed all math assessments for all 2nd grade teachers
▪ Presented team math lesson plans to administration
Campus Behavior Management Plan Member, August 2015-June 2016
▪ Implemented positive behavior intervention supports campus wide
▪ Constructed positive behavior awards and plans school wide

Orange Grove Elementary, Aldine ISD, Houston, TX

2nd Grade Reading Team Lead, August 2014-June 2015
▪ Researched current reading TEKS to clarify teaching points
▪ Designed English reading assessments for teaching team
▪ Presented reading lesson ideas to administration collaboration meetings
Writing Team Committee Member, August 2014-June 2015
▪ Coordinated writing activities for grades K-4 with a focus on 2nd grade Writing Night event
▪ Developed curriculum ideas to integrate writing into any subject

Teacher Experiences
Deerwood Elementary, Humble ISD, Kingwood, TX
4th Grade Teacher, August 2016-Present
▪ Analyzed student assessment data to plan and facilitate future lessons for rigor and relevance
▪ Demonstrated successful classroom management strategies to result with high levels of engagement
▪ Continuously engaged in professional development to ensure research-based instruction within lessons
▪ Developed thematic units with differentiated instructional practices to promote high achievement
▪ Embedded evidence based instructional strategies within lessons to promote student growth

Jump Start Teacher

Math - Incoming 3rd, 4th, 5th Graders, July 2017
RELA - Incoming 1st, 2nd, 3rd Graders, July 2016
▪ Prepared curriculum to address at-risk students’ needs for upcoming school year
▪ Facilitated a high level of student engagement by creating a fun and motivating environment

2nd Grade Teacher, July 2015-June 2016

▪ Researched new ways to teach material to better fit student’s motivational and academic needs
▪ Established classroom management plan to create an optimal learning environment

Humble ISD’s Summer School, Humble, TX

5th Grade RELA Teacher, June 2017
RELA ALT Substitute, June 2016

Orange Grove Elementary School, Aldine ISD, Houston, TX

3rd Grade Summer School Teacher, June 2015 - July 2015
▪ Conferred with school year teachers on students’ math needs for summer school
▪ Prioritized students’ needs within curriculum to address deficits within 3rd grade math to prepare
students for 4th grade

2nd Grade Teacher, August 2014 - June 2015

▪ Differentiated instruction by using instructional strategies for a diverse set of students including, Gifted
and Talented, Accelerated Placement, on grade level, on Response to Intervention tier, ELL
▪ Tutored 3rd and 4th grade students in math and reading to prepare for upcoming STAAR assessments

Substitute Teacher, May 2014 - June 2014

▪ Provided instruction with minimal disruption to daily curriculum
▪ Achieved classroom management goals of classroom teacher to adequately achieve learning objectives
assigned
2nd Grade Student Teaching, January 2014 - May 2014
▪ Synthesized students’ schema with core content to increase conceptual knowledge
Business Professional Experience
HNI Corporation (HON & Allsteel), Muscatine, IA
Customer Service Account Representative, March 2005-December 2009
▪ Answers complex questions and provides technical support to customer
▪ Maintains positive attitude with customers to attain company goals
▪ Troubleshoots, analyzes, and remedies problem situations
▪ Exceeds productivity requirements of service level commitments

Community Leadership Experience

Kingwood First Baptist Church
Discipling Leaders, January 2018 – March 2018
▪ Align spiritual gifts with goals of church to discipling others as leaders
▪ Develop leadership gifts and utilize them within the church

Foundations Life Group Leadership Team Member, January 2014-present

▪ Assists life group leader with organization of class hour
▪ Fosters community and outreach with prayer requests and members needs
3rd Grade Sunday School Teacher, August 2015-present
▪ Modified Sunday School curriculum to motivate and lead a 3rd grade class of students
▪ Delivered lessons weekly according to adjusted curriculum to engage up to 22 students

Kidventure, Houston, TX
Camp Director, Houston, TX
▪ Assessed counselors’ performance and development needs within camp appraisal system
▪ Ensure safety of 100+ children while overseeing an enjoyable curriculum experience
▪ Generated strong counselors when assessing individuals’ skill set with camp needs and requirements
▪ Balanced needs of campers, counselors, and office personnel with conflict management techniques

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois, Iowa/Illinois

Outreach Facilitator/Camp Site Lead, April 2011-March 2012
▪ Establish and carry out curriculum to girls’ grades K-5th without troops established
▪ Kept summer camps running smoothly and on task as the Site Lead
▪ Transported girls to different locations safely
▪ Helped build leadership skills through outdoor activities

Hillcrest Baptist Church, Muscatine, IA

Vacation Bible School Director, December 2010- July 2013
▪ Identified volunteers with their area of strength and utilized them throughout the VBS program
▪ Oversaw leader instruction and student learning throughout three classrooms of 10+ students
▪ Investigated current VBS curriculum to fit student population’s needs

Awards
Donors Choose Grants – 2015-2018 Awarded $3,000
2017-2018, 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year Nominee
Presentation at Humble ISD’s District Teacher Showcase – June 2017
References
MaCaire Davies
Principal at Deerwood Elementary
2920 Forest Garden Lane
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-641-2200
Macaire.davies@humbleisd.net

Bonnie Godinich
Assistant Principal at Deerwood Elementary
2920 Forest Garden Lane
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-641-2212
Bonnie.godinich@humbleisd.net

Cindy Barker
Assistant Principal at Foster Elementary
1800 Trailwood Village Dr.
Kingwood, TX 77339
281-641-1412
Cindy.barker@humbleisd.net

Elizabeth King
Coordinator for Professional Learning
4810 Magnolia Cove Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-641-8359
Elizabeth.king@humbleisd.net

Debbie Cashmareck
Digital Learning Specialist
4810 Magnolia Cove Drive
Kingwood, TX 77345
281-641-8368
Debbie.cashmareck@humbleisd.net