Jennifer Ann Casanova-Gonzalez
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic education leader with a proven track record at San Antonio Independent School District, excelling in curriculum development and team leadership. Successfully advocated for resources and managed departmental budgets, while fostering student engagement through innovative, hands-on projects. Skilled in effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, driving academic excellence and student recruitment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Technology Education Department Chair
San Antonio Independent School District
San Antonio
08.2014 - Current
- Advocated for department interests at both internal and external events like conferences and symposiums.
- Advocated for resources necessary to support teaching excellence within the department.
- Managed departmental budgeting processes including forecasting, planning, tracking expenses.
Law Magnet Coordinator/Teacher
San Antonio Independent School District
San Antonio
08.2010 - Current
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Guided students through academic subjects encompassing Law-related studies, Political Science I and II, Practicum in Law, Public Relations, Speech and Debate.
- Developed impactful projects enabling students to apply knowledge in real-world situations.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Texas A&M University San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Texas A&M University
San Antonio, TX12-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12-2002
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Public speaking
- Student recruitment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Faculty leadership
- Multitasking capacity
Affiliations
- Coach Speech and Debate (UIL and Forensics) taken students to State for 12 years
- Coached Mock Trial through YMCA since 2018 and qualified for State Championship 8 years
- Coached Texas State Bar Mock Trial since 2016
- SKillsUSA Advisor with students advancing to Nationals for 3 years
- National Honor Society Advisor
- Teacher of the Year 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2023
Timeline
Career Technology Education Department Chair
San Antonio Independent School District
08.2014 - Current
Law Magnet Coordinator/Teacher
San Antonio Independent School District
08.2010 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education
Texas A&M University San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Texas State University
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