Faith Gonzalez
Weslaco
Summary
I am an early care and early childhood studies major with a concentration in teaching specifically for grades pre-k-3rd grade, and ages of 0-8 years old. I have work with children at a church planing lessons for different age groups as well as does observation, field experience, and student teaching hours with UTRGV, which I have grown my skills and learn how to plan for my different types of students, plan lesson, communicate with students and staff. I have pass the EC-3, PPR exams and have taken the STR exam which are needed for my certification. One main note that I want to include in my classroom is a welcoming classroom that fosters continues growth through creative and engaging learning environment, supporting diverse learning needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teaching
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Weslaco, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and student participation.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Provided individualized support to students, fostering academic growth and confidence in learning.
- Implementing fun activities into the lessons created.
- Assessed student progress through formative evaluations, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for effectiveness.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Collaborated with faculty to align curriculum objectives with departmental standards and best practices.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Volunteer Teacher at Church for Ages 2-8
Roland Jauques
Mercedes, TX
10.2021 - Current
- Teach ages 2-4: lesson of the bible as well as numbers and alphabet recognition using videos and going though ABCs examples and have age appropriate activities and toys that focus of improving there motor skills.
- Teach ages 4-11: plan bible lesson, develop crafts. This has helped me practice communicating with children as well as how to address the variety of age group i have, for the different ages with visuals and language.
Wendys Cashier
Wendys Restaurant
Weslaco, TX
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in training new cashiers on register operations and customer service best practices.
- Communicated with customers daily
Education
Early Childhood Care And Early Childhood Studies
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05-2026
High School Diploma -
Weslaco East High School
Weslaco, TX05-2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Teaching
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01.2026 - Current
Wendys Cashier
Wendys Restaurant
08.2023 - 02.2025
Volunteer Teacher at Church for Ages 2-8
Roland Jauques
10.2021 - Current
Early Childhood Care And Early Childhood Studies
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
High School Diploma -
Weslaco East High School