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Elsa Gonzales

Rosenberg,TX

Summary

Patient-focused Dental Hygienist bringing 30 years of experience caring for patients through dental hygiene services. Expert in prophylaxis and patient education resulting in reduced dental decay and fewer cavities for patients. Team-oriented with success in building long-term relationships with patients to gain loyal return customers. Enthusiastic Teacher with four years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with colleagues and supervisors.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Douglas McClung
Houston , TX
08.2023 - Current

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Stuart Rimes
Sugar Land, TX
07.2023 - Current

High School Health Science Teacher

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
ROSENBERG, Texas
08.2019 - 05.2023

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Stuart Rimes
Sugar Land, TX
04.2018 - 08.2019

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Greg Gor
Sugarland , TX
04.2017 - 05.2019

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Richard Haines
Sugar Land, TX
04.2006 - 04.2017

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Michael McCulloch
Katy, TX
09.2002 - 04.2006

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Thomas Swonke
Sugar Land , TX
08.2001 - 09.2002

Registered Dental Hygienist

Lloyd Hartman
Richmond, TX
08.1994 - 08.2001

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX
2016

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX
2015

Some College (No Degree) - High School Teaching

Teachworthy
Houston, TX
05.2008

BBA - Business

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
03.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health

Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX
05.1994

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX
12.1991

Skills

  • Performs professional cleaning, scaling and polishing of teeth according to the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners standards
  • Expose, develop, and mount dental x-rays
  • Experienced in Digital x-ray
  • Accurately document record of services rendered
  • Provide infection control by using sterilized instruments
  • Applying standard precautions for all dental procedures
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Advanced dental radiography trained
  • Sleep Apnea training with equipment for oral appliances
  • Bilingual-fluent in Spanish
  • Lab-based instruction
  • Scientific instruction
  • Hands-on learning
  • Classroom management
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Dental Software: Dentrix and Eagle Soft
  • Team collaboration
  • Program and Classroom Management
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Instruction and Leadership
  • Classroom Technologies Integration
  • Differentiated Science Instruction

Certification

  • Registered Dental Hygienist in Texas
  • Certified Health Science Teacher in Texas

Community Service

Church member at River Pointe Church

HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Advisor

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Douglas McClung
08.2023 - Current

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Stuart Rimes
07.2023 - Current

High School Health Science Teacher

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
08.2019 - 05.2023

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Stuart Rimes
04.2018 - 08.2019

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Greg Gor
04.2017 - 05.2019

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Richard Haines
04.2006 - 04.2017

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Michael McCulloch
09.2002 - 04.2006

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Thomas Swonke
08.2001 - 09.2002

Registered Dental Hygienist

Lloyd Hartman
08.1994 - 08.2001

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

University of Houston - Clear Lake

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

Wharton County Junior College

Some College (No Degree) - High School Teaching

Teachworthy

BBA - Business

University of Phoenix

Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health

Wharton County Junior College

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Wharton County Junior College
  • Registered Dental Hygienist in Texas
  • Certified Health Science Teacher in Texas
Elsa Gonzales