FRANCISCO GONZALEZ
San Juan,TX
Summary
Organized SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in TEXAS and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Valley View ISD
Hidalgo, TX
08.2017 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
UTRGV
Edinburg, TX12.2015
Skills
- Student records management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Child development
- Student counseling
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Trained in CPI
- Differentiated instruction
- Cultural Awareness
Certification
- Licensed GENERALIST (EC-6) - 4/30/2027
- Licensed SPECIAL ED-SUPPLEMENTAL(6-12) - 4/30/27
- ESL SUPPLEMENTAL (6-12) 4/30/27
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Valley View ISD
08.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
UTRGV