Anthony Gonzales
Racine,WI
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Accomplished Front End Manager bringing expertise in training and employee development. History of excelling with strong relationship building, decision making and planning strengths.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Racine Unified School District
09.2015 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Front End Manager
Menards
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Monitored cash drawers in 8-12 checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Prepared weekly employee work schedules to meet operational needs.
- Motivated employees to perform at peak productivity with morale-boosting programs.
- Oversaw cashier operations, bookkeeping and security.
- Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
- Maintained strong customer relations and effective customer service standards.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communications
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI12.2012
Skills
- Communicating and representing the needs of multiple parties
- Administrative Support
- Excellent Nonverbal Communication Skills
- Fraud Prevention
- Cash Flow Management
- Positive Role Model
- Paraprofessional Oversight
- Development of Social Skills
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Behavior Redirection
Fitness and Athletics
I take a lot of pride in fitness and playing multiple sports. I have gained a lot of experience and knowledge of relationships and team-building through organized sports. I played quarterback in college and continue to work with kids in sports through coaching basketball.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Racine Unified School District
09.2015 - Current
Front End Manager
Menards
01.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Education Administration
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Concordia University Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communications
Concordia University Wisconsin