Jesus Gonzalez
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Results-oriented Adult Education Instructor dedicated to strengthening student knowledge, skills and judgment using innovative tools and responsive learning strategies. Actively evaluates student engagement and progress to evolve lesson plans and boost classroom productivity. Pushes technology-centered teaching methods to promote lesson interaction and inspire drive for independent learning. Motivated Adult Education Teacher with 25 years of experience working with multicultural background students to set up their goals and achieve the certifications to succeed in their jobs. team work with school faculty and staff to develop vocational and post-secondary goals for students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hiset/ESL Teacher
Escondido High School District
09.2018 - Current
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Improved reading comprehension among struggling students through the use of diverse texts and guided discussions about main ideas, themes, and vocabulary.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Strengthened students'' writing abilities through comprehensive essay assignments and detailed evaluation of grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by adult learners.
- Managed several internet-based language programs.
GED/ESL COLLEGE PROFESOR
Elgin Community College Faculty Association
07.2001 - 07.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
Illinois State University
Normal, ILMaster of Arts - Education
National Louis University
06.2003
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Student assessment
- Teaching Spanish
- Teaching ESL
- Technology Integration
- Online Teaching
- Teaching strategies
- Cross-cultural communication
- Personalized Instruction
- Cooperative Learning
- Classroom Management
- Online teaching
Accomplishments
- Achieved high percentage of Hiset students graduated and achieved the highschool equivalency diploma in 2022. by completing with accuracy and efficiency.
* 2023 Lighthouse Award recipient.
Certification
Single subject teaching Credential
Timeline
Hiset/ESL Teacher
Escondido High School District
09.2018 - Current
GED/ESL COLLEGE PROFESOR
Elgin Community College Faculty Association
07.2001 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Education
National Louis University
Single subject teaching Credential
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
Illinois State University
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