Karen Gonzalez
San Diego,CA
Summary
Bilingual Spanish Teacher experienced with teaching Spanish to students of various proficiency levels. Maximizes student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Dedicated to creating engaging project based activities where students can display their interests and achieve Spanish fluency goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
E3 Civic High
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed scaffolded instruction to promote student engagement in the classroom
- Created and assigned project-based learning experiences that are related to students' interests.
- Enhanced students' entrepreneurship skills by teaching the "Design Thinking" class
- Used a combination of digital and in-person lesson design techniques to improve students' Spanish proficiency
- Collaborated regularly with teachers and instructional coaches to improve teaching practices by using data collection
- Implemented goal-making procedures as part of students' learning process
- Provided specific and timely feedback on student work
- Communicated with parents/guardians about student achievement and concerns
- Club advisor for the Latino Student Union
8th Grade Spanish Teacher/PLUS Leadership Teacher
Rancho Viejo Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Designed lesson plans to develop and improve reading, speaking, and writing skills for Spanish I and II
- Advisor for the PLUS student leadership class
- Attended an AVID training and gained knowledge on instructional strategies to facilitate learning
- Developed different behavior management skills and maintained a positive and effective learning environment
- Experienced with creating digital lessons on different learning platforms. (1 year online experience)
- Was part of a planning committee to set up student behavior expectations for the school year. Worked with teachers and administration
Coach
SCEGA Gymnastics
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Coached girls and boys from the ages of 5 to 13
- Set up different drills to prepare students to move up to the next level of difficulty
- Incorporated my gymnastics back ground and knowledge to motivate young gymnasts to reach their goals
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding progress and goals
- Strength conditioning coach for competitive-level gymnasts
Student Teacher
Canyon View High School
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Taught Spanish I, II, and III
- Created lesson plans that scaffolded instructions for distinct learning styles
- Made up activities that encouraged students to speak and write in Spanish
- Designed unique ways to assess students on a daily
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Education
Southern Utah University
12.2018
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Student Records Management
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Collaboration
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
E3 Civic High
08.2022 - 12.2023
8th Grade Spanish Teacher/PLUS Leadership Teacher
Rancho Viejo Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2022
Coach
SCEGA Gymnastics
05.2019 - 08.2019
Student Teacher
Canyon View High School
08.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Education
Southern Utah University
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