Avelina Gonzalez
Donna,Texas
Summary
Educational Diagnostician with a proven track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Specializing in assessing student needs, developing individualized education programs, and analyzing data to improve learning outcomes. Strong critical thinking, empathy, and communication skills are utilized to tackle diverse educational challenges, and create positive learning environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Munoz Elementary
Donna, Texas
08.2022 - Current
- Engaged in shared leadership through observation, feedback, and instructional coaching.
- Created model lessons and implemented curriculum and effective lesson cycles.
- Facilitated regular content-area PLCs and participated in campus and district leadership meetings.
- Provided job-embedded training and coaching to deepen teachers' content knowledge.
- Led professional development sessions focusing on ESL strategies and the science of reading.
- Fostered a collaborative teaching environment, promoting effective instructional strategies.
- Teacher of the Year 2023-2024
- Recognized for over nine years of teaching excellence and inspiring all students through creative and accessible in-person instruction.
- Gained the respect and admiration of students by serving as a role model and always prioritizing their best interests.
- Maintained positive relationships with colleagues through collaboration, leadership roles, and active participation in school and community events.
EC-6 General Teacher
Donna ISD
Donna, Texas
10.2014 - Current
- Delivered differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
- Utilized data-driven strategies to optimize student learning outcomes.
Education
M.D. - Special Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Public Relations
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX01.2008
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Curriculum design
- Data-driven decision making
- Team collaboration
- Student engagement
- Educational leadership
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- EC-6 Educator
- ESL (English as a Second Language) Certification
- Science of Reading Certification
- Educational Diagnostician Certification
References
- Cardenas, Sylvia, Director for Special Education, scardenas@donnaisd.net, 956-343-4443,Donna ISD
- Maria, Garcia, Assistant Principal, mggarcia@donnaisd.net, 956-207-9662, Munoz Elementary
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Munoz Elementary
08.2022 - Current
EC-6 General Teacher
Donna ISD
10.2014 - Current
M.D. - Special Education
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Public Relations
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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