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Corina Gonzalez

Midland,TX

Summary

Professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum development, student assessment, and communication with parents.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

K2 Teacher

Trinity School of Midland
09.2021 - Current
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
  • Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.

Assistant Director

Little Lambs Learning Center
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Worked closely with childcare licensing to ensure state child care minimum standards were exceeded.
  • Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
  • Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
  • Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
  • Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
  • Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
  • Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.

Child Development Specialist

Carc Inc
06.2015 - 05.2019
  • Prepared children for success in classroom settings through encouragement and exploration of learning activities.
  • Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays.
  • Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.
  • Built and maintained strong parent and student relationships.
  • Conducted educational, behavioral and well-being assessments.
  • Conducted child health, sensory and behavioral screenings and prepared observation results.

Education

Master of Science - Some Graduate Coursework in Special Education

Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM

Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders

Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM
05-2011

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Early childhood development
  • Classroom management
  • Classroom organization
  • Classroom instruction

Timeline

K2 Teacher

Trinity School of Midland
09.2021 - Current

Assistant Director

Little Lambs Learning Center
08.2019 - 08.2021

Child Development Specialist

Carc Inc
06.2015 - 05.2019

Master of Science - Some Graduate Coursework in Special Education

Eastern New Mexico University

Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders

Eastern New Mexico University
Corina Gonzalez