Christina A. Gonzales
Artesia,NM
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Athletic Coach
Artesia Public Schools
Artesia, NM
09.2000 - Current
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Worked one-on-one with at-risk students on core subjects.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Transitioned students across grade levels through careful planning and preparation.
- Eliminated learning gaps and instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Provided individualized assistance with Core Academics to improve abilities.
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
- Integrated technology resources such as System 44 and Read 180 to assist with achieving program goals.
- Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
- Coached Volleyball, Basketball and Track and created circuit training programs to develop strength and cardio during the off-season.
Special Education Teacher /Coach
Lake Arthur Municipal School
Lake Arthur, NM
07.1997 - 07.1998
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Physical Education Teacher /Coach
Socorro Consolidated Schools
Socorro, NM
09.1993 - 06.1997
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Created and directed High School sports programs and other special events.
- Adhered to applicable fitness program standards and benchmarks.
- Built robust comprehensive PE program and delivered curriculum to 150+ students each year.
- Head Coach of High School Volleyball; Assistant Coach - Basketball and Track
Special Education Teacher /Coach
Las Cruces Public Schools, White Sands School
Las Cruces, NM
09.1992 - 06.1993
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Implemented specialized tests to evaluate literacy performance.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Performed assessments prior to, during and after program.
Special Education Teacher /Coach
Dexter Consolidated Schools
Dexter, NM, NM
12.1987 - 06.1992
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
- Transitioned students across grade levels through careful planning and preparation.
- Eliminated learning gaps and instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Supervised field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos to develop social skills and community awareness.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Provided individualized assistance with all subjects to improve abilities.
- Managed small and large student groups completing special activities focused on target areas.
Education
Certificate of Training - Dyslexia
Scottish Rite Masonic Children's Learning Center
08.2015
Master of Arts - Information Technology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2004
Certification And Licensure - Special Education
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.1987
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Athletic Coach
Artesia Public Schools
09.2000 - Current
Special Education Teacher /Coach
Lake Arthur Municipal School
07.1997 - 07.1998
Physical Education Teacher /Coach
Socorro Consolidated Schools
09.1993 - 06.1997
Special Education Teacher /Coach
Las Cruces Public Schools, White Sands School
09.1992 - 06.1993
Special Education Teacher /Coach
Dexter Consolidated Schools
12.1987 - 06.1992
Certificate of Training - Dyslexia
Scottish Rite Masonic Children's Learning Center
Master of Arts - Information Technology
Grand Canyon University
Certification And Licensure - Special Education
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
New Mexico State University