Hector Gonzalez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seasoned Spanish language educator with 29 years of experience spanning diverse roles, including Bilingual Education, Civics, and Computer Science teaching, coupled with leadership positions. Expertise in crafting tailored curriculum, fostering cultural understanding, and nurturing a passion for language acquisition. Proven ability to engage students of all ages and proficiency levels. Adept at assuming leadership responsibilities within educational institutions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Spanish / Civics Teacher /Computer Science Teacher
Marshall Metropolitan High School
10.2016 - 06.2023
- In my role as a Spanish Teacher I used several methods of instruction to reach as many of my students possible.
- Maintained a professional relationship with colleagues, students and parents as well as the community.
- Frequently attended several professional development sessions in-person and virtual throughout every school year and during the summer.
- Was asked to teach Civic and Computer Science for 2 years each .
- Attended several professional development sessions to prepare for each new subject before and during the school year.
- Served on the Grading for Equity committee in our Network with a group of administrators from several schools.
- Served as the WL department lead, ILT, Senior Activities committee.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Co-chaired professional learning group for support for the APCSP.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
High School Spanish Teacher
Austin High School
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Worked with lesson plans that teacher, who was on leave, had left.
- Adjusted and added to the work left as I saw necessary to accommodate for my students in Spanish 1 and 2
- Worked closely with Administration to make sure that I was covering all my responsibilities while there.
- Participated in an interesting cell phone policy that worked very well for Austin.
- I was able to blend in well with my colleagues and administration and was able to learn a lot from them.
High School Spanish Teacher
Frederick Douglass Academy
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Temporary teaching assignment for medical leave
High School Spanish Teacher
Marine Leadership Academy, Ames
08.2015 - 02.2016
- I taught Spanish 1 and 2 for Heritage Speakers
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Temporary position for maternity leave
High School Spanish Teacher
Kelvyn Park High School
09.2005 - 06.2015
- Taught Spanish 1 and 2, AP Spanish Language and Literature
- Department chair 9 years
- Sponsor National Honors Society / Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica.
- Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
- Credit Recovery On-line Coordinator with Aventa
- AVID Trained as well as implemented within
- Served on the LSC for 6 years as Teacher Representative as well as Secretary - Created Agendas, Organized meetings, took notes during meeting, typed up minutes in English and Spanish
- Led the TAINO program for 5 years. Students learned about an indigenous society and created an art project to demonstrate what they had learned. Each of those years we presented our artwork at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance.
- Coached Girls basketball 10 years, both at the sophomore and Varsity level.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
Bilingual Program Coordinator
John James Audubon Elementary School
10.2003 - 02.2005
- Chicago
- Oversaw the bilingual students program for the entire school worked with students in grade K-8
- Transitioned to Social Studies teacher
- Supported program management department with daily tasks, coordinated meetings and recorded minutes.
Bilingual Teacher
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
09.1996 - 02.2002
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Served as the 7th / 8th grade team chair for 3 years.
- Taught the 7th / 8th graders Language Arts, Mathematics, Reading and ESL
- Worked on the 8th grade activities group which involved 8th grade luncheon and graduation as well as other activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Served as the Bilingual coordinator for entire school, K - 8.
- Trained in the Paideia method which involved using the Socratic form of facilitating discussions within my classes
Bilingual program coordinator
Kilmer
10.2001 - 01.2002
- Organized parent meetings
- Reported to Local School Council
- Worked closely with administration to help promote the bilingual program at
High School Spanish Teacher
Mather High School
09.1995 - 06.1996
- I taught Language Arts / Social Studies / Math to students in grades 6-8 in a self contained classroom
- Trained in the Paideia method which involved using the Socratic form of facilitating discussions within my classes
High School Spanish Teacher
Stephen T Mather High School
09.1995 - 06.1996
- I taught Spanish 1 and 2
- I Sponsored the Spanish Club which took part in Ethnic Fest which gave us the opportunity to promote the Spanish culture through a educational room plus a traditional dance performance and a table at the food fest
- Assistant Coach Girls Softball JV team
- Sophomore Head Girls Basketball Coach
High School Spanish Teacher
J S MORTON HSD
09.1994 - 06.1995
- I taught levels 1 and 2 of Spanish
- I sponsored the Spanish Club
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Spanish Language Teacher
Northeastern Illinois University
1994
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University of Wisconsin
1990
Skills
- Spanish Speaking
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Event Development
- Very Proficient in Google, MS Office, and other Educational Software
- Faculty Collaboration
- Positive Interactions
Certification
IEIN: 195898
World Language Spanish 6 - 12
Social Science - 6 - 8
Valid through 2027
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
High School Spanish / Civics Teacher /Computer Science Teacher
Marshall Metropolitan High School
10.2016 - 06.2023
High School Spanish Teacher
Austin High School
03.2016 - 10.2016
High School Spanish Teacher
Frederick Douglass Academy
02.2016 - 03.2016
High School Spanish Teacher
Marine Leadership Academy, Ames
08.2015 - 02.2016
High School Spanish Teacher
Kelvyn Park High School
09.2005 - 06.2015
Bilingual Program Coordinator
John James Audubon Elementary School
10.2003 - 02.2005
Bilingual program coordinator
Kilmer
10.2001 - 01.2002
Bilingual Teacher
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
09.1996 - 02.2002
High School Spanish Teacher
Mather High School
09.1995 - 06.1996
High School Spanish Teacher
Stephen T Mather High School
09.1995 - 06.1996
High School Spanish Teacher
J S MORTON HSD
09.1994 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Spanish Language Teacher
Northeastern Illinois University
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University of Wisconsin
IEIN: 195898
World Language Spanish 6 - 12
Social Science - 6 - 8
Valid through 2027
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