LESLIE TREJO GONZALEZ
BENSENVILLE
Summary
Educator with hands-on experience in teaching, tutoring, and childcare. Proficient in lesson planning, classroom management, and curriculum implementation. Bilingual in Spanish and English, with additional knowledge of American Sign Language. Currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
BABYSITTER (INFANT-12)
05.2021 - Current
- Provide safe & attentive care for children
- Follow bedtime routines & ensure smooth transitions
- Communicate updates with parents regularly
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Kindercare
06.2020 - Current
- Guide children's social & emotional growth
- Maintain effective communication with parents
- Implement curriculum strategies
RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE
Call It Spring
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted customers & operated POS systems
- Maintained clean store environment
- Collaborated with team
TUTOR
Kumon
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Guide children aged 6-12 in math & reading
- Enhance student understanding through personalized tutoring sessions
- Partnered with parents & teachers to align tutoring goals
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Tutor Time
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Supervised children's activities
- Enforced rules & promoted positive behavior
- Assisted in organizing educational activities
CASHIER AND COOK
Culver's
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness & upheld food safety standards
- Accurately handled cash transactions & delivered exceptional service to customers
- Adapted to various roles
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL, US12.2025
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL, US05.2024
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Fenton High School
Bensenville, IL, US05.2018
Skills
Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Typing, Inventory Management, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Social-Emotional Development, Cash Handling, Customer Service, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Leadership, Mentoring, Tutoring, Classroom Organization, Multitasking & Prioritization, Quick Adaptation to New Environments, Supervision & Safety for Children
FIELD EXPERIENCE
MACARTHUR INTERNATIONAL SPANISH ACADEMY DISTRICT 54
45 hours - 1st Grade Dual Language (English)
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
Hoffman Estates, IL
- Supported 1st-grade dual-language instruction for English and Spanish learners, assisting with literacy, math, and small group activities
- Integrated technology (iPads, Seesaw, Smart Board) and applied academic/behavioral intervention strategies
- Collaborated with a mentor teacher to enhance instruction and student engagement
YORK CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT 45
7 hours
Feb 2025 - Apr 2025
Lombard, IL
- Developed and led science lessons for 3rd-5th grade on biology, earth science, and physical science
- Facilitated hands-on experiments to reinforce key concepts
- Collaborated with co-teacher to design engaging, student-centered activities
MACARTHUR INTERNATIONAL SPANISH ACADEMY DISTRICT 54
68 hours - 5th Grade Dual Language (English)
Feb 2025 - May 2025
Hoffman Estates, IL
- Supported 5th grade dual-language instruction for English and Spanish learners, assisting with literacy, math, and small group activities
- Integrated technology (iPads, Seesaw, Smart Board) and applied academic/behavioral intervention strategies
- Collaborated with a mentor teacher to enhance instruction and student engagement
MACARTHUR INTERNATIONAL SPANISH ACADEMY DISTRICT 54
100 hours - 2nd Grade Dual Language (Spanish)
Sep 2025 - Dec 2025
Hoffman Estates, IL
- Assisted 2nd grade dual-language instruction for English and Spanish learners, assisting with literacy, math, and small group activities
- Integrated technology (iPads, Seesaw, Smart Board) and applied academic/behavioral intervention strategies
- Collaborated with a mentor teacher to enhance instruction and student engagement
LANGUAGES
English (Native), Spanish (Native), American Sign Language (Novice).
AWARDS & HONORS
- Seal of Biliteracy
- High Honors
- Dean's List [2024-2025]
- Transfer Excellence Scholarship Recipient
- Kranz Merit Award Scholarship Recipient
- First Generation Scholarship Recipient
- Enrichment Scholarship Recipient
- Early Action Scholarship Recipient
- Associate Degree Scholarship Recipient
Timeline
BABYSITTER (INFANT-12)
05.2021 - Current
RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE
Call It Spring
10.2020 - 12.2020
TUTOR
Kumon
08.2020 - 10.2020
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Kindercare
06.2020 - Current
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Tutor Time
01.2020 - 05.2020
CASHIER AND COOK
Culver's
06.2017 - 12.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Elmhurst University
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE -
College of DuPage
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Fenton High School