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Meri Gonzalez

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Paraprofessional with a valid Texas Educator Certificate. Skilled in maintaining confidentiality and supporting diverse learning needs. Has proven ability in time management, problem-solving, effectively modifying lessons to meet IEP requirements, and enhancing student engagement through tailored instruction. Strong communicator committed to a positive learning environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Life Academic Aide

Brownwood ISD
08.2021 - Current
  • X'logs for Medicare billing
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding 504's and IEP
  • Safety Care certified
  • Take students to gen. ed. classroom and assist them as needed
  • Morning Calendar, Weather, Days of the Week, Months of the Year
  • Daily sight words
  • Small group instruction of teaching daily lessons of English, Math, and language, Science, and Social Studies
  • Assist students with physical disabilities according to their specific needs

Instructional Aide

Glenmore ISD
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assisted all grade levels daily
  • Taught STEM 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade students, prepared lesson plans with TEKS listed, maintained a safe classroom environment, and parent communication as needed
  • Seeing that students' learning objectives were met regarding 504s and IEP and maintaining confidentiality
  • Protracted GT students
  • Small group instruction with I-Ready lessons. Lessons had to be prepped and ready for the student.
  • Library Aide
  • Subbed as needed for teachers

Special Education Aide

Blanket ISD
08.2004 - 05.2020
  • Assisted teachers in classrooms for grades 7 - 12 with students and elective classes
  • Went into classrooms with Special Education students and assisted them as needed
  • Pulled students for small group instruction in my classroom
  • Modified lessons to meet students IEP's or 504's
  • Attended ARD meeting as requested by teacher, parent, or Diagnostician
  • Kept documentation on students, maintained confidentiality
  • Helped teachers prepare for lessons as needed
  • Subbed in classrooms for teachers and the office as needed

Education

Attending August 2025 - Education

Graceland University
Dallas Tx

Associate of Science - Health Information Management

TSTC
Brownwood, TX

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Classroom Support
  • Attention to detail
  • Record keeping
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication

Timeline

Life Academic Aide

Brownwood ISD
08.2021 - Current

Instructional Aide

Glenmore ISD
08.2020 - 05.2021

Special Education Aide

Blanket ISD
08.2004 - 05.2020

Attending August 2025 - Education

Graceland University

Associate of Science - Health Information Management

TSTC

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