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John R. Gonzalez

San Antonio

Summary

Howdy! My name is Mr. John Gonzalez and my objective is to obtain an Elementary Principalship position for the South San Antonio Independent School District.

I consider myself an Educational Leader with strong background in educational administration, curriculum development, and student engagement. I believe I have a proven ability to foster and nurture a collaborative environment that drives academic achievement and continuous improvement. I am adept at adapting to evolving educational needs and ensuring that my team continually strives to meet high standards and my continued focus will be to create and maintain academic excellence for all stakeholders.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interim Principal

South San Antonio ISD-Miguel Carrillo Jr. Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
  • Helped cultivate a structured and engaging learning environment focused on differentiated learning strategies with a goal of student academic and social achievement
  • Building rapport with students, parents and fellow educators based on mutual goals, objectives, and respect for one another
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Provided clear, consistent, and specified instructional support to Teachers based on T-TESS Observation Rubric and collaboration with campus administration
  • Oversaw District/Campus Programs and initiatives including MTSS, Student Response Protocol, NIET Instructional Leadership, Campus Improvement, Discipline & Culture, Special Education, Bilingual Education, 504, and served as Campus Test Coordinator

Assistant Principal

South San Antonio ISD-Miguel Carrillo Elementary
01.2023 - Current

South San Antonio ISD-Assistant Principal-Athens Elementary School
06.2019 - Current

South San Antonio ISD-Assistant Principal-Roy Benavidez Elementary School
06.2019 - 06.2021

South San Antonio ISD-Assistant Principal-Neil Armstrong Elementary School
09.2016 - 05.2019

South San Antonio ISD Division of Academics-Instructional Coach-Neil Armstrong & Athens Elementary Schools
08.2015 - 09.2016

Classroom Instructor, Gifted and Talented Lead Teacher, Department Lead Teacher, Site Based Decision Making Committee

South San Antonio ISD-Abraham Kazen Middle School
08.2008 - 05.2015

Education

Masters of Educational Administration -

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.2015

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - undefined

University of Texas - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05.2007

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Training and mentoring
  • School community relations
  • Community engagement
  • Team collaboration
  • Strategic leadership
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Collaborative learning
  • Instructional leadership

Certification

  • Principal Grades EC-12
  • T-TESS Certified
  • Texas Classroom Teacher
  • English Language Arts and Reading/ Social Studies Grades (4-8)

Timeline

Interim Principal

South San Antonio ISD-Miguel Carrillo Jr. Elementary School
01.2025 - Current

Assistant Principal

South San Antonio ISD-Miguel Carrillo Elementary
01.2023 - Current

South San Antonio ISD-Assistant Principal-Athens Elementary School
06.2019 - Current

South San Antonio ISD-Assistant Principal-Roy Benavidez Elementary School
06.2019 - 06.2021

South San Antonio ISD-Assistant Principal-Neil Armstrong Elementary School
09.2016 - 05.2019

South San Antonio ISD Division of Academics-Instructional Coach-Neil Armstrong & Athens Elementary Schools
08.2015 - 09.2016

Classroom Instructor, Gifted and Talented Lead Teacher, Department Lead Teacher, Site Based Decision Making Committee

South San Antonio ISD-Abraham Kazen Middle School
08.2008 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - undefined

University of Texas - San Antonio

Masters of Educational Administration -

Texas A&M University
John R. Gonzalez