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Maria Gonzalez

Arlington,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable bilingual teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations, fostering social skills and character development. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

ESS South Central
02.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
  • Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
  • Enhanced classroom dynamics by establishing a positive learning environment that fostered collaboration and mutual respect among students.

Bilingual Teacher

Arlington ISD
08.2017 - 05.2021
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques and instructional strategies specific to bilingual classrooms.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Kindergarten Teacher

Grand Prairie ISD
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2015

Skills

  • Team Lead
  • Classroom Technology
  • Team Collaboration
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Self-Directed
  • Task Prioritization

Certification

Reading Academy

English as a Second Language

Bilingual Education- Spanish


Timeline

Substitute Teacher

ESS South Central
02.2024 - Current

Bilingual Teacher

Arlington ISD
08.2017 - 05.2021

Kindergarten Teacher

Grand Prairie ISD
08.2015 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

The University of Texas At Arlington

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