MARYBELLE GONZALES
Education Professional Development Consultant
El Paso,Texas
Work Preference
Summary
Educational and organizational leader with extensive experience in enhancing school performance and teacher training. Proven track record in improving instructional quality and promoting equitable opportunities for all students. Skilled in mentoring educators and supporting student success through effective, research-based strategies. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
School Administrator
7
7
Curriculum Coach
5
5
Professional Development Consultant/Presenter
10
10
Classroom Teacher
Work History
Assistant Principal/Dean of Instruction
Americas High School, Socorro ISD
El Paso, TX
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Directed efforts to address student learning loss stemming from COVID-19 pandemic, encompassing HB 4545 compliance and implementation, timely credit acquisition, and on-time graduation;
- Facilitated district curriculum implementation to address needs of all students, including special populations, at-risk groups, and those advancing at traditional rates;
- Facilitated and supported coordination of staff development opportunities;
- Employed evaluative information to gauge quality of campus instructional programs and services via Instructional Rounds and classroom walk-through observation data; and
- Engaged in personnel selection, placement, and orientation.
State Compensatory Education Invention (SCEI) Coach
Montwood High School, Socorro ISD
El Paso, TX
04.2016 - 04.2022
- Delivered high-quality accelerated instruction and tailored interventions for at-risk students;
- Delivered impactful instructional programs, enabling at-risk students to achieve satisfactory performance while aligning with state and national assessment standards;
- Utilized student performance data to formulate and execute targeted instructional services that enhance learning for students in at-risk situations; and
- Partnered with educators, campus administrators, and relevant staff to achieve instructional goals, objectives, and standards, ensuring at-risk students access equitable opportunities for success.
ESL/ELAR Teacher & Head Volleyball Coach
Clint High School, Clint ISD
Clint, TX
07.2014 - 04.2016
- Collaborated in English I-IV Professional Learning Communities to analyze Instructional Focus Documents;
- Taught English as a Second Language to diverse learners, fostering language acquisition skills.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to align with curriculum standards;
- Developed curriculum materials to support varied learning styles.
- Created common assessments to evaluate student understanding and performance;
- Led ELA/R department, enhancing curriculum and instructional standards;
- Coached the CHS volleyball team, achieving competitive growth and team cohesion; and
- Organized and led volleyball training sessions, emphasizing skill development and teamwork.
Instructional Teacher Support
Parkland Middle School, Ysleta ISD
El Paso, Texas
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Coordinated Mentor/Mentee program for 1st and 2nd year teachers;
- Facilitated Instructional Rounds for 1st and 2nd year teachers;
- Facilitated 6th - 8th Grade Math, English, Science, and Social Studies Professional Learning Communities (PLC);
- Managed and facilitated implementation of Campus Improvement Plan (CIP);
- Communicated updates during department meetings;
- Facilitated coordination of professional development via weekly campus TEAM meetings;
- Spearheaded campus instructional initiatives and manage designated special projects; and
- Organized campus after-school and Saturday tutoring sessions.
Educational Consultant - Comprehensive School Support
Education Service Center, Region 18
Midland, Texas
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Supported ESC Region 18 local education agencies (LEAs), administrators, teachers, and stakeholders in analyzing campus instructional data, designing, implementing, and delivering effective curriculum and instruction professional development;
- Designed, enhanced, and facilitated staff development programs intended to improve student achievement;
- Facilitated technical support and expertise for LEAs in tackling issues affecting curriculum, instruction, assessment/data, and instructional leadership; and
- Developed instructional material used by instructors and educators; and
- Participated in conferences focused on contemporary trends in education policy and practice.
Instructional Specialist, High School English & Reading
Socorro Independent School District Service Center
El Paso, Texas
08.2008 - 07.2011
- Constructed and implemented staff development programs across six district comprehensive high schools;
- Assessed data and initiated actions aimed at boosting student achievement;
- Led efforts to coordinate, facilitate, and design English I-IV pacing guides in partnership with grade-level teacher teams;
- Developed benchmark and mock assessments for English I-IV;
- Provided ELA/R content specific strategies and resources for teachers; and
- Collaborated with the College Readiness Consortium, including El Paso Community College (EPCC), University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), other districts in the ESC Region 19 to strengthen pathways facilitating student transition to higher education.
Professional Development Consultant
Education Service Center, Region 19
El Paso, Texas
05.2007 - 08.2008
- Facilitated and executed professional development sessions in K-12 grade English/Language Arts for regional educators, incorporating opportunities for practice, reflection, and follow-up;
- Coordinated and facilitated the delivery of professional development sessions in K-12 Social Studies and K-12 Gifted & Talented (GT) conducted by presenters in specific assignment areas;
- Delivered targeted professional development, technical assistance, and consultative services to under-performing districts and campuses as needed or requested; and
- Conducted professional development workshops for educators emphasizing English, Reading Language Arts, instructional methodologies, and state initiatives.
English Teacher & Athletic Coach
Culberson County-Allamoore ISD
Van Horn, Texas
08.1999 - 05.2007
- Instructed Advanced Placement (AP) Language and Literature courses, enhancing student critical thinking skills;
- Delivered Pre-AP English I and II curriculum, fostering analytical reading and writing proficiency;
- Oversaw Gifted & Talented programs and curricula;
- Led Gifted & Talented courses emphasizing critical thinking skills to maximize student potential; and
- Coached junior varsity volleyball, basketball, and track teams to elevate athletic performance. Developed tailored training programs for junior varsity athletes in multiple sports. Mentored athletes in skill enhancement and competition strategies across three sports disiplines.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership and Administration
University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX01.2022
Master of Education - Professional Studies, School Administration
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX01.2007
Master of Education - Professional Studies, School Counseling
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English, Reading
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX01.1999
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Instructional leadership
- Administration and management
- Multicultural education
- Academic advisement
- Attention to detail
- Educational consulting
- Educational initiative development
- Educational research
- Effective communication
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum evaluation
- Differentiated instruction
- Distance learning
- Instructor appraisal
- Mentorship facilitation
- Performance evaluations
- Positive learning environment
- Professional development workshops
- Project management
- Remote Instruction
- Standards-based learning
- Strategic planning
- Strong presentation skills
- Student and family relationships
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Time management
Certification
- School Principal (Grades EC-12), 02/07
- School Counselor (Grades EC-12), 05/04
- Gifted and Talented (Grades 6-12), 09/02
- Secondary English (Grades 6-12), 03/02
- ESL Supplemental (Grades 6-12), 07/11
Professional Development Presentations
- AVID Strategies and the Interactive Student Notebook (ISN)
- Building Academic Vocabulary
- Classroom Management & Procedures Training for 1st-year Teachers
- Cooperative Learning Strategies
- CSCOPE/VAD/YAG/IFD Training
- Culturally Responsive Instruction and Assessment of Latino ELs for University of North Texas (UNT) Pre-Service Teachers
- Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain
- Differentiating Instruction
- Eduphoria Aware Training
- English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) Implementation & ELL Strategies
- Fundamental 5: Framing The Lesson
- Funds of Knowledge in the Classroom
- Higher Order Thinking Questions & Activities
- Kilgo Data Analysis & Leveled Questioning
- Making Instructional Decisions Through Item Analysis
- Making Sense of the TEKS by Deconstruction
- Making Thinking Visible: Thinking Routines
- New Teacher Campus-Based Professional Development
- Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Development Training
- Reading & Writing Strategies Across Disciplines
- Sheltered Instruction (SIOP)
- Teacher Resource System (TRS)
- Teaching, Learning, & Testing at Higher Levels: Using Webb's Depth of Knowledge and the revised Bloom's Taxonomy
- Thinking Maps: Write For the Future
- Utilizing the 90-Minute Model in the Secondary Classroom
- Using Interactive Student Notebooks (ISN) in the Content Areas, ESC Region 18
- Using Interactive Student Notebooks (ISN) in the Content Areas, ESC Region 19
- Using Interactive Student Notebooks (ISN) in the Content Areas, SISD Curriculum & Instructional Department and Superintendents
- Webb's Depth of Knowledge (DOK)
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Professional Development and Appraisal System: Scoring Factors and Performance Level Standards, 2004 Revision Graphic Organizers. Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas (2006).
- "Using the Interactive Student Notebook in the Content Areas." Education Service Center Region 19, El Paso, Texas (2008).
- Revised Bloom's Taxonomy: Questions Stems & Activities and Cognitive Process Description & Verbs Instructional Planning Chart for Teacher Lesson Planning. Education Service Center Region 18, Midland, Texas (2012).
- "Culturally Responsive Instruction and Assessment of Latino English Learners." University of North Texas (UNT), Denton, Texas (2020).
- Using Culturally Responsive Teaching and Funds of Knowledge to Engage Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students in Authentic Learning. University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas (2022).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Principal/Dean of Instruction
Americas High School, Socorro ISD
04.2022 - 06.2024
State Compensatory Education Invention (SCEI) Coach
Montwood High School, Socorro ISD
04.2016 - 04.2022
ESL/ELAR Teacher & Head Volleyball Coach
Clint High School, Clint ISD
07.2014 - 04.2016
Instructional Teacher Support
Parkland Middle School, Ysleta ISD
11.2012 - 06.2014
Educational Consultant - Comprehensive School Support
Education Service Center, Region 18
08.2011 - 10.2012
Instructional Specialist, High School English & Reading
Socorro Independent School District Service Center
08.2008 - 07.2011
Professional Development Consultant
Education Service Center, Region 19
05.2007 - 08.2008
English Teacher & Athletic Coach
Culberson County-Allamoore ISD
08.1999 - 05.2007
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership and Administration
University of Texas At El Paso
Master of Education - Professional Studies, School Administration
Sul Ross State University
Master of Education - Professional Studies, School Counseling
Sul Ross State University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English, Reading
Sul Ross State University
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