ERIKA GONZALES
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Northside ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Instructional Assistant - Behavior Mastery Center
Northside ISD
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Support social emotional and academic growth of special education students in both the general education and specialized setting.
- Implement accommodations and interventions outlined in students IEPs.
- Collaborate with Special Education team as well as General Education classroom teachers to advocate for student growth.
- Problem solve in order to help students gain success in social environments.
- Follow district curriculum and code of conduct.
Pharmacy Cashier
Walmart Pharmacy
02.2017 - 01.2022
- Registered customer purchases on assigned cash register, collected cash and distributed change, processing voids, returns, rain checks, refunds and exchanges.
- Reported prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adhered to company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and quality assurance directives.
- Operated pharmacy systems to obtain patient prescription status, communicating with prescribing physicians and in-store pharmacists to clarify orders and meet specifications.
Psychological Test Administrator
Restore Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Administer a variety of standardized psychological evaluations to patients with ages ranging from 3 years old through adulthood.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas05-2022
Skills
- Differentiation of Instruction
- Calmness in challenging situations
- Implementation of IEP goals
- Collaboration
- Behavior management
- Social emotional awareness
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Creativity and innovation
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Quality assurance controls
- Customer service
Certification
- Special Education EC-12, 06/01/23
- Texas Core Subjects EC-6, 06/01/23
- Science of Teaching Reading, 07/01/23
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Reading
- Fashion and Style
- Yoga
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Northside ISD
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Assistant - Behavior Mastery Center
Northside ISD
01.2022 - 06.2023
Psychological Test Administrator
Restore Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 01.2022
Pharmacy Cashier
Walmart Pharmacy
02.2017 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas at San Antonio