Jennifer Gonzalez
Pinole,CA
Summary
To enroll in a Dynamic and results-oriented masters program in order to promote a passion for learning and creating multicultural awareness through teaching. Effective at providing quality instruction based on individual student needs and optimizing student success. Empowers students to succeed and realize individual goals. Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Insurance Agent
State Farm Insurance Inc
Pinole, CA
09.2020 - Current
- Provided proposals for personal, commercial and auto insurance policies
- Process payments, filing claims, and answering insurance questions
- Responded to customer inquiries and problems to promote great service.
- Explained different options to prospective clients, encouraging sale of insurance policies that best fit needs.
- Analyzed customer needs and provided best options, upselling products and services.
- Engaged customers and provided high level of service by carefully explaining details about documents.
- Scheduled meetings with prospective clients to discuss available products and services.
- Conducted telephone appointments with prospective clients to build rapport and sell insurance services.
- Explained coverage options to potential policyholders, answering questions or concerns.
- Contacted underwriters and submitted forms to obtain binder coverage.
- Monitored clients' insurance coverages to ensure changing needs were met.
- Developed appropriate quotes based on risk information.
Spanish Dual Language Teacher
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Pinole, CA
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Developed language resources to support and supplement instructional activities.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Planned interactive theme days for students to highlight culture of Spanish speaking countries.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Individualized lesson plans to meet each student's academic level.
- Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
- Compiled multidimensional cultural and educational resources for students to expand knowledge of key topics beyond classroom limitations.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish language
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative assessments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement appropriate curriculum for Spanish language learners.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, faculty and administrators.
- Integrated content area standards into Spanish language lessons across subject areas.
- Utilized technology to enhance learning opportunities for students in all areas of the curriculum.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences on a regular basis to ensure successful academic progress of students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching methods and approaches for dual language programs.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through engaging activities in the Spanish language classroom.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated multiple modalities such as music, art, literature, drama and technology.
- Engaged families by providing resources and support for home-school collaboration and communication.
- Planned, prepared and implemented dual language Spanish instruction to diverse groups of students.
- Facilitated small group discussions in order to promote active participation from all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades, attendance and other pertinent information.
- Provided differentiated instruction in the classroom as needed to meet individual student needs.
- Implemented strategies that supported English Language Learners in their development of Spanish language proficiency.
- Created an inclusive environment that promoted respect for cultural diversity among students.
- Conducted formative assessments to evaluate student mastery of standards and learning outcomes.
- Incorporated cultural studies into language lessons to broaden students' understanding of Spanish-speaking countries.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Organized materials for daily instruction in compliance with national academic standards.
- Fostered a culture of respect and curiosity for different cultures and languages.
Community Services Coordinator and Community
STAND! For Families Free of Violence
Concord, CA
09.2016 - 09.2020
- Liaison, Housing First Liaison
- Facilitated weekly support group for survivors of domestic violence
- Provided supportive services for restraining order clinic participants
- Assess client lethality and provided safety planning, linking to resources, court accompaniments for DV court, family court and CFS/ TDM’s
- Nominated cases to MDT case review
- Peer counseling sessions and crisis intervention support
- Provided case management support clients receiving Housing First Support
- Provided direct service and support by handling referrals for advocacy issues or resolving complaints.
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired volunteers and staff.
Family Advocate
The Unity Council
Concord, CA
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Provide case management support and refer families to community resources to 51 families enrolled in early child hood preschool program
- Process enrollment application and forms to enroll children to centers
- Prepare parents to enroll their child to Kindergarten
- Followed data security regulations to keep client information confidential.
- Utilized task prioritization and data organization skills to effectively manage large caseload.
- Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promoted better self-reliance.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
Education
Criminology and Criminal Justice, Women and Genders Studies, Spanish
Sonoma State University
05.2011
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Student-Centered Learning
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Positive Learning Environment
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Familiar with I-ready
- Parent Communication
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Individual Student Assistance
- Field Trip Organization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Common Core Standards
- Patience and Persistence
- Nearpod
Languages
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Spanish Dual Language Teacher
West Contra Costa Unified School District
09.2022 - 06.2024
Insurance Agent
State Farm Insurance Inc
09.2020 - Current
Community Services Coordinator and Community
STAND! For Families Free of Violence
09.2016 - 09.2020
Family Advocate
The Unity Council
08.2013 - 08.2016
Criminology and Criminal Justice, Women and Genders Studies, Spanish
Sonoma State University