Jazmine Gonzalez
Houston
Summary
Experienced with developing age-appropriate curriculum and fostering nurturing classroom environment. Utilizes creative teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Strong understanding of child psychology and effective communication methods.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
AISD
Houston, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and student needs.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate technology into the curriculum, enhancing student engagement.
- Monitored over 20 students progress through assessments, providing timely feedback to support academic growth.
- Adept at fostering academic growth and engagement in dual language classrooms.
- Skilled in curriculum development, data analysis, and student support, driving measurable progress through innovative teaching strategies.
- Passionate about creating inclusive learning environments and committed to advancing bilingual education through collaborative and strategic planning.
Team Member
Panda Express
Beaumont, TX
08.2017 - 12.2022
- Warmly greeted new and returning customers and developed relationships resulting in customer loyalty
- Memorized over 20 different menu items and helped guide guests to their ideal dining experience
- Took orders and answered questions on menu items, prepared and rang up food items, as well as stocked food, and cleaned my station while developing both customer service skills and multitasking skills.
- Mastered POS systems to handle payments ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 per shift
- Upheld all local COVID-19 protocols including increasing sanitation, enforcing mask policies, and ensuring both employee safety and customer satisfaction
- Provided exceptional customer service that resulted in being awarded employee of the month
- Delivered phenomenal customer service to ensure a positive experience
- Impeccable attention to detail that ensured the accuracy of transactions, orders, and payments to prevent any discrepancies with customers
- Refined ability to handle disgruntled customers and worked to increase customer satisfaction
- Fast-Food
Child Care Provider
Various
Houston, TX
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Prepared meals, performed hygiene duties, and maintained a specific schedule for the children while carefully following the parents' instructions regarding schedules, chores, disciplines, and free time
- Administered meals and any medications specific to each child's dietary restrictions including allergy medications, food intolerances, and other medications.
- Developed various creative interactive games and activities that stimulated the children such as learning pronunciation, solving math problems at their appropriate grade level, and expanding their vocabulary through reading short stories and learning weekly vocabulary/sight words.
- Created a safe and nurturing environment for up to 15 children ranging from 8 months to 12 years old
- Clearly communicated and coordinated with parents to understand each child's specific needs and desires
- Effectively interacted with infants and educated toddlers working towards specific age-appropriate milestones
- Tutored and assisted with assignments for subjects like math, reading, art, science, and history
- Educated two Spanish-speaking children, ages 8 and 10 years old, and taught them English by providing a safe learning environment. Worked towards age-appropriate language activities which resulted in them efficiently picking up the language and learning over 100 new vocabulary words including sight words.
Education
Bachelor of Science - University Studies — Interdisciplinary Studies
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2022
Skills
- Standards-Aligned Lesson Planning
- Bilingual Instruction (English/Spanish)
- Phonics & Foundational Reading Instruction (English & Spanish Transfer Skills)
- Guided Reading & Small Group Instruction
- Math & Writing Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction for Emergent Bilingual Learners
- Language Development & Academic Vocabulary Instruction
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Formative & Summative Assessment
- Progress Monitoring & Intervention Planning
- Effective Classroom & Behavioral Management
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Integration
- Parent & Family Communication (English & Spanish)
- Team Collaboration & PLC Participation
- Technology Integration in Instruction
Certification
- Alternative Certification Program EC-6
Teachworthy- Aug 2023 - Present
- Reading Academy Certification
Reading Academy — May 2025
- Dyslexia Training - 2025
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
AISD
05.2023 - Current
Team Member
Panda Express
08.2017 - 12.2022
Child Care Provider
Various
07.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - University Studies — Interdisciplinary Studies
Lamar University