Maria A Mendizabal Gonzalez
Chaska,United States
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Equity Specialist
Bloomington Public Schools
Bloomington, MN
08.2021 - Current
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities, different backgrounds.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Planned, directed and monitored instructional methods and content of educational and vocational programs.
- Directed and coordinated activities of teachers or administrators at schools, public agencies or institutions.
- Taught students aspects of different cultures to provide diverse perspectives
- Provides conflict resolution when needed, included but not limited to: absenteeism, tardiness, difficulty with school work, behavior issues, multicultural awareness, discrimination and social issues
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Develop relationships and work cooperatively as a team member with all school staff to support students’ academic performance, achievement, attendance and/or behavior
Global Local Engagement Associate
University Of Northwestern - St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Plan a variety of educational and experiential opportunities for U N W students which help them think more about their role in their local and global communities and how they can impact their communities around them.
- Plan Events surrounding current events.
- Lead and prepare Panel discussions,
- Attend monthtly and yearly meetings to brainstorm and discuss, and develop curriculum for the year ahead.
Community Service Coordinator
Youtworks
Chaska, MN
05.2018 - 08.2018
Spanish Immersion Paraprofessional
Easter Carver County Schools
Chaska, MN
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
- Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought up problems to parents.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Arranged lesson outlines and individual plans according to course syllabus and district requirements.
Timeline
Special Education Equity Specialist
Bloomington Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Global Local Engagement Associate
University Of Northwestern - St. Paul
09.2019 - 05.2021
Community Service Coordinator
Youtworks
05.2018 - 08.2018
Spanish Immersion Paraprofessional
Easter Carver County Schools
01.2015 - 01.2017
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