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Monica Gonzales

Chicago,IL

Summary

Emerging Student Teacher with good multitasking skills and strong devotion to student success. Knowledgeable about diverse instructional strategies and technology integration options to enhance classroom environments. Trained in lesson planning, assessments and tutoring.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

El Hogar Del Nino
Chicago, IL
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Assisted preschool teachers with classroom activities, such as arts and crafts projects, storytelling time, and outdoor play.
  • Helped to implement positive behavior management strategies in the classroom.
  • Supervised children during lunchtime and snack time.
  • Provided support for individual students who needed extra help with their work.
  • Observed student behavior to identify any potential issues or concerns.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to reinforce concepts taught by the teacher.
  • Assisted in preparing materials for lessons and activities according to lesson plans provided by the teacher.
  • Greeted parents and students at the start of each day and assisted them in getting settled into the classroom environment.
  • Encouraged social interactions between children through cooperative play activities.
  • Read stories aloud to groups of children while engaging them in discussion about characters, plotlines.
  • Attended professional development workshops and training sessions as required.
  • Collaborated closely with lead teachers on planning and implementing curriculum objectives.

Crew

Scooped Cookie Dough Bar
Chicago
07.2018 - 01.2022
  • Cashier, helping customers with their questions, snack choice, and making sure they leave with a smile
  • Food Handling by making cookie dough and scooping it for customers
  • Working with and serving diverse group of people in the windy city of Chicago
  • A lot of visitors from different parts of the world come and visit the Water Tower Place
  • Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
  • Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.

Childcare

Babysitting
Chicago, IL
06.2015 - 05.2021
  • Taking care of children of different ages
  • Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding
  • Monitored the children's playtime to ensure safety and wellbeing.
  • Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
  • Planned age-appropriate activities to help foster physical, mental, and emotional development.
  • Provided a safe environment for the children through supervision and guidance of their activities.
  • Developed positive relationships with each child by providing nurturing care.
  • Organized educational games and materials to encourage learning in a fun way.

Caregiver for the elderly

ALC Home Care
Elmhurst
04.2020 - 02.2021
  • Caregiver for the elderly at a nursing home
  • Fed, bathe, cleaned, assisted elders to their appointments, dining room, bathroom, shower, laundry room and other common areas
  • Made them feel welcomed and safe everyday I was around
  • All they wanted was to be taken care of and just loved

Summer Job

Fiesta Del Sol
Chicago
08.2018 - 08.2018
  • Worked with a variety of people from different ages
  • Cleaned up the streets of Pilsen/ help people if needed/ made the environment feel welcomed and safe
  • Got to show my work ethic and experience new things with new people
  • Had the opportunity to explore while improving my social skills

Summer Program Teacher

Horizon Science Academy
Chicago
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Bonded with my students and prepared students for the upcoming school year
  • Developed and implemented creative lesson plans for summer program classes.
  • Created and maintained a positive learning environment in the classroom.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
  • Organized field trips and activities to enhance the educational experience.
  • Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development and implementation.
  • Incorporated technology into lessons when appropriate.
  • Utilized effective behavior management techniques when needed.
  • Established strong relationships with students and their families.
  • Promoted a safe learning atmosphere through clear expectations and rules.

Crew

Los Pekes
Chicago
06.2016
  • Greeting and assisting customers to accommodate their taste buds
  • Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
  • Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
  • Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
  • Prepared beverages such as coffee, tea, soda..
  • Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Monitored inventory levels of food items used during meal services.
  • Ensured that all foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
  • Organized take-out orders for customers who requested them.

Skills

  • First-aid and CPR
  • Child development knowledge
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Effective Communication
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Customer Service
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Fast-Paced Environment
  • Productivity and Efficiency
  • Positive Attitude
  • Multitasking
  • Patient Care

Timeline

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

El Hogar Del Nino
10.2022 - 01.2024

Caregiver for the elderly

ALC Home Care
04.2020 - 02.2021

Summer Job

Fiesta Del Sol
08.2018 - 08.2018

Crew

Scooped Cookie Dough Bar
07.2018 - 01.2022

Summer Program Teacher

Horizon Science Academy
06.2017 - 08.2018

Crew

Los Pekes
06.2016

Childcare

Babysitting
06.2015 - 05.2021

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