Bethany Gonzalez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Passionate and dedicated bilingual educator seeking a position as an Elementary Dual Language Teacher. Offering 1 year of experience in student teaching in both English and Spanish , with a strong commitment to fostering a culturally inclusive and academically enriching environment. Adept at implementing effective dual language strategies, differentiating instruction, and promoting language proficiency while supporting the cognitive and social-emotional development of young learners. Eager to contribute my skills, creativity, and enthusiasm to support students' academic success and bilingual growth in a dynamic educational setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UTEP/ CLINT ISD Resident Teacher
Clint Independent School District
4250 O'shea Rd, El Paso, TX 79938
07.2024 - Current
- Integrated social-emotional learning into daily lessons, fostering empathy, resilience, and self-awareness among students.
- Improved student achievement by implementing differentiated instruction and assessment strategies.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to inform teaching practices and monitor student progress throughout the year.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management techniques, fostering strong student-teacher relationships.
- Increased parent involvement in education by conducting regular communication and organizing informative meetings.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices in teaching methodologies.
- Implemented project-based learning activities to encourage critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving skills among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary units of study, enhancing students'' overall learning experience.
- Designed authentic assessments that accurately measured student growth and mastery of content standards.
- Enhanced literacy skills among students by incorporating engaging reading strategies and promoting a love of literature.
- Addressed individual student needs through targeted interventions and support plans, leading to improved academic success for all learners.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Private Nanny
Kiddies Cloud
Permanetly Closed
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Clint Independent School District
Clint, TX
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-2025
High School Diploma -
Pebble Hills High School
14400 Pebble Hills Blvd, El Paso, TX 79938 06-2018
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Instructional strategies
- Diverse learners support
- Project-based learning
- Adaptive teaching
- Resource utilization
- Literacy development
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Fluent in Spanish
- Cultural sensitivity
Certification
Elementary Education with following certifications:
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 (160)
- Science of Teaching Reading (293)
- Core Subjects EC–6 (391)
- Bilingual Education Supplemental (164)
Timeline
UTEP/ CLINT ISD Resident Teacher
Clint Independent School District
07.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Clint Independent School District
08.2023 - 07.2024
Private Nanny
Kiddies Cloud
10.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
High School Diploma -
Pebble Hills High School