Willamette University

Candidates

Robert Anthony Garcia

Master of Arts in Teaching

Robert Anthony Garcia

Authorizations

Middle School Education, High School Education

Endorsements

Health, Multiple Subjects

Endorsements (pending)

Basic Mathematics, Biology

Teaching Strengths

  • My teaching strengths are using my assessment capabilities to create better lessons for my classes and creating relationships with students to help optimize the learning environment.
  • I also love working as a member of a team to collaborate toward a common goal.
  • Outside of the classroom I am a natural leader as well as a hard worker.

Education

  • Willamette University, BA 2009 (exercise science)
  • Willamette University, MAT

Teacher Research Topic

My teacher research was attempting to determine if music has an affect on transition time between activities. Often times I split lecture time and individual work time so students have a break in between, with that I have to bring everyone back together as well as sending them back to work. Music was the tool that I used to gain attention at a faster rate.

Experience

Student Teaching

  • Sprague High School, Salem, Orregon, Freshman Health Education, grades 10-12, introduction to sports medicine

Practicum Teaching

  • Sprague High School, Salem, Oregon, 7th and 8th grade pre algebra

Leadership / Coaching:

  • Amity High School, Amity, Oregon, Varsity O-line/D-line coach (June 2011 - November 2011)
  • South Salem High School, Salem, Oregon: Junior Varsity O-line/D-line coach (June 2009 - November 2010)
  • South Salem High School, Salem, Oregon: Mentor/new mentor guide creator (September 2007 - December 2009)

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisor

  • Amy West, Sprague High School, Salem, Oregon

Practicum Supervisor

  • Tim Stuckart, Amity Middle School, Amity, Oregon

University Supervisor