Maria S. Gomez
Bennett,CO
Summary
Engaging Kindergarten teacher committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Marrama Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement lesson plans that are appropriate for a differentiated instruction approach to meet the diverse needs and abilities of students
- Plan and lead frequent parent-teacher conferences, offering in-depth evaluations of students' development and suggestions for further improvement
- Utilize data-driven assessments and observations to identify students’ strengths and areas for improvement on a weekly basis
- Take part in activities for professional development.
Paraprofessional
Marrama Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Worked in conjunction with the teacher on lessons and daily classroom activities
- Communicated with students and helping them understand lessons
- Provided positive guidance for students, attending to their physical needs as well as academics and emotional well-being
- Worked with students one-on-one and/or in small groups by providing instruction on reading, writing, math, and other education related activities as assigned by teachers’ directions
- Monitored the classroom and minimized distractions and disruptions
- Supervised students during lunch and/or recess, as well as in between classes and/or on field trips.
Sales
Dillard’s Retail
01.2014 - 10.2014
Hair Stylist
Bella Beauty Salon & Spa
05.2012 - 05.2013
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education -
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12.2023
Cosmetology -
Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO05.2013
Strengths Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish. Able to communicate with a variety of people with differing levels of education and different personalities
- Have been a mom for 10 years, work with children daily
- Very patient and understand the needs of children
- Multi-tasker and very energetic to play with children and motivate them to accomplish their tasks
- Have great imagination to create new activities for children and explain rules.
- Great organizational skills, innovative and able to work independently as well as on a team
Certification
- State of Colorado - Teacher Lisence
- CDE Read Act - The Science of Reading
- NCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention)
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Marrama Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Marrama Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Sales
Dillard’s Retail
01.2014 - 10.2014
Hair Stylist
Bella Beauty Salon & Spa
05.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education -
University of Northern Colorado
Cosmetology -
Emily Griffith Technical College