Mathew Gonzalez
Queens
Summary
I am currently a third grade elementary teacher with a Masters degree in Literacy and Bachelors in TESOL. Teaching, reading, and literacy are my passion, helping students fulfill their potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Elhaam Academy
Queens, NY
09.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student participation
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted student growth
- Collaborated with parents and colleagues to support student development
Teacher
The Wellspring Schools
Queens, NY
01.2017 - Current
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
- Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Teacher
Catapult Learning
Hollis, NY
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Teach student grade level literacy skills
- Teach student grade level mathematics
- Conduct Steam learning projects
- Small group activities
- Student center learning
- Hands-on learning
- Hands-on activities
SCP Teacher
NYCMC
Hollis, NY
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Teach students Arabic (Madinah Book#1)
- Teach students Islamic values and morals
- Teach students stories of prophets
- Teach students Islamic curriculum
Security
NYCMC
Queens, NY
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Conducted routine patrols and inspections to identify and address any potential threats.
- Demonstrated quick thinking and effective communication during emergency situations
- Documented and reported and security incidents, maintaining accurated records
Education
Master of Science - Literacy
Queens College
Flushing, NY06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Teaching English as a Second Language
Queens College
Queens, NY12-2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY06-2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Abraham Lincoln High School
Brooklyn, NY06-2008
Skills
- Clear and Achievable Student Objectives
- Student Assessment and Student Target Planning
- Reading and Writing Instruction
- Literacy Strategies and Interventions
- Differentiated Learning and Scaffolding
Certification
- NYS Certified Teaching License
- Masters Degree in Literacy
- Bachelors Degree in TESOL Education
- Annually Teacher PD certifications
Timeline
Teacher
Elhaam Academy
09.2024 - Current
Teacher
Catapult Learning
07.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher
The Wellspring Schools
01.2017 - Current
SCP Teacher
NYCMC
12.2016 - 06.2017
Security
NYCMC
09.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Teaching English as a Second Language
Queens College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Kingsborough Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Abraham Lincoln High School
Master of Science - Literacy
Queens College