Jennifer Gonzalez
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
Highly organized and dependable candidate with strong multitasking skills and a positive attitude. Proven track record of successfully taking on extra responsibilities to help the team achieve its goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Managed approximately 34 students in a classroom,
Special Education Assistant
Hesperia Unified School District
12.2021 - 06.2024
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Attend trainings for professional development.
- Collaborated with team members to help meet the goals of the students.
Substitute Paraeducator
San Bernardino County Superintendent Of Schools
12.2018 - 11.2021
- Work with individual students and groups to assist them in understanding concepts clearly and applying them effectively
- Observed students for signs of distress and attempt to put them at ease
- Provide a positive role model for students by ensuring appropriate conduct at all times
- Supervise students in the absence of the lead teacher and during play and lunch times
- Maintain and update students' records
Substitute Special Education Assistant
Hesperia Unified School District
12.2018 - 11.2021
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Aided elementary school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs.
- Managed crisis situations calmly, maintaining safety protocols while supporting the emotional well-being of affected students during challenging moments within the school day.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
Retail Sales Associate
JCPenney
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
Food Vendor
Walt Disney World Company
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health and safety standards for optimal food service conditions.
- Contributed to positive company culture by fostering a collaborative work environment and offering support to team members.
- Operated frontline cash register to total meal costs and collect cash and credit card payments.
- Developed loyal customer base through consistent high-quality food offerings and excellent customer service.
- Stocked service stations with items such as ice, napkins or straws to prevent shortages.
- Assisted food prep and assembly on line and served 50-100 customers per day.
Preschool Teacher
Pedagogy Learning Center
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Supervise and monitor the safety of children
- Prepare meals and organize mealtimes and snacks for children
- Change diapers of infants and toddlers
- Organize activities and implement a curriculum that allows children to learn about the world and explore interests
- Developed schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime
- Observe signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring the attention to parent or caregiver
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Assisted and supervised 15 children through entire school day.
Education
Bachelors - Psychology
Cal State San Bernardino University
San Bernardino, CA08.2023
Associates - Psychology
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA06.2021
Skills
- Patience
- Friendly/Kind
- Adaptive
- Reliable
- Communication
- Organization
- Empathetic
- Team Player
- Detail-Oriented
- Resolve Conflicts
- Classroom management
- Relationship building and management
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Assistant
Hesperia Unified School District
12.2021 - 06.2024
Substitute Paraeducator
San Bernardino County Superintendent Of Schools
12.2018 - 11.2021
Substitute Special Education Assistant
Hesperia Unified School District
12.2018 - 11.2021
Retail Sales Associate
JCPenney
10.2018 - 12.2018
Food Vendor
Walt Disney World Company
08.2018 - 10.2018
Preschool Teacher
Pedagogy Learning Center
01.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelors - Psychology
Cal State San Bernardino University
Associates - Psychology
Victor Valley College
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