Nicole Gonzalez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
To serve educators by supporting with the creation and implementation of systems to accelerate learning, close achievement gaps, and ensure a college-ready foundation for every scholar.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Specialist
NIET
02.2022 - Current
- Supported Texas LEAs with designing systems and structures to meet goals aligned to awarded grants that included Resilient Schools Support Program (RSSP), Effective Schools Framework (ESF), Teacher Leader Grant (TLG), Mentor Program Allotment (MPA), TCLAS 11 Afterschool Program, and Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)
- Supported Texas LEAs to implement High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) with Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) that included developing goals and measurement plan, tools, and processes to analyze data
- Developed trainings to support Texas LEAs with identified needs that included Student Work Analysis Protocol, Coaching Cycles, Internalizing HQIM Lessons, and Data Analysis Meetings
- Provided Texas LEAs with onsite implementation support that included learning walks to calibrate on walkthrough tools and T-TESS rubric, PLC observation and feedback, ILT observation and feedback, and coaching observation and feedback
Science Coordinator (K-12)
Edgewood ISD
07.2017 - 01.2022
- Developed, trained, and implemented planning protocols to support the deconstruction of standards, creation of exemplars, and analysis of assessment items and student work
- Developed, trained, and implemented data analysis protocols to support the identification of strengths, areas for growth, and the creation of an action plan to address student gaps
- Worked collaboratively with content instructional coaches to design model classrooms throughout the district
- Guided coaches to collect and analyze data and develop action plans in response to student needs
- Ensured that resources, curriculum documents, and assessments were aligned to district goals and campus needs
- Created regular reports reflecting current student performance
- Developed and conducted professional development sessions to support implementation of aligned resources with literacy strategies and varied assessment
- Observed classroom instruction and provided feedback and assistance to administrators to facilitate improved instructional practices
Professional Development Coordinator
San Antonio ISD
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with campus and district staff to identify training needs and coordinated professional development services within the district
- Implemented Stronge Evaluation System with Implementation Specialists to provide feedback and support growth
- Collaborated with Implementation Specialist to promote effective instructional practices that lead to improved classroom procedures, structures, and positive classroom climate
- Organized the implementation of online professional development modules for 5th grade science, 4th grade math, and 6th grade math
Science District Instructional Coach
San Antonio ISD
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Conducted classroom observations to provide coaching to teachers to support improvement of classroom instructional practices and student achievement
- Accessed and analyzed data to drive instructional decision making
- Provided support to campuses through data-driven professional development to plan differentiated lessons with available resources
- Designed and implemented district professional development to support state standards and best practices that integrated reading and writing with science lessons
- Collaborated to develop, organize, and train teachers to present at district professional learning conferences
- Collaborated to develop, organize, train teachers, and contact community organizations to present at the Science Summer Academy
- Collaborated the organization and teacher support to participate in District Elementary Science Fair
- Coordinated and facilitated the use of Engineering is Elementary resources to support EPN campuses with STEM curriculum
- Conducted Elementary Science ACT meetings and developed newsletters to provide information to campuses about the science program
- Produced P.D. On Point science video series utilizing iPads and iMovie software
Eastside Promise Neighborhood Instructional Coach
San Antonio ISD
03.2013 - 06.2013
- Developed and supported teachers with implementation of STEM curriculum at Wheatley Middle School
- Developed and presented 5th Science STAAR Countdown
- Supported teachers with implementation of 8th Science STAAR Countdown
Young Women's Leadership Academy, Science Teacher
San Antonio ISD
08.2008 - 03.2013
- 2012 - 2013 STAAR 8th Grade Science Results: 100% Passing and 74% Advanced Level
- Science Department Chair
- Mentor to first year teachers
- Organized and presented at YWLA Science Seminar
- Trainer for Sally Ride Science and implemented school-wide program
- Organized school-wide Science Fair and participation in Junior Academy, Alamo Regional Science Fair, and State Science Fair
- UIL Science Coach
- Equestrian Club Sponsor
- Developed and implemented summer programs that included Mitchell Lake, Botanical Gardens, and STEM Camp
- KXTN Teacher of the Month - April 2011
- Presenter at OLLU Physics Conference and Earth/Space Conference
Beacon Hill Elementary School, 5th Grade Teacher
San Antonio ISD
08.2003 - 06.2008
- Contributed to Exemplary Recognition with Reading, Math, and Science TAKS Scores
- Academic Coordinating Team (ACT)
- Campus Leadership Team (CLT)
- Implemented Accelerated Math Academy Summer Program
- Implemented Gifted and Talented Summer Program with Lego Robotics
- District Presenter for Math Power to Success
Education
Master of Education - Science Curriculum and Instruction
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TexasBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IndianaSkills
- Classroom Teacher Generalist Grades (4 - 8)
- Classroom Teacher Science Grades (8 - 12)
- Principal Grades (EC - 12)
Timeline
Senior Specialist
NIET
02.2022 - Current
Science Coordinator (K-12)
Edgewood ISD
07.2017 - 01.2022
Professional Development Coordinator
San Antonio ISD
09.2016 - 06.2017
Science District Instructional Coach
San Antonio ISD
06.2013 - 06.2016
Eastside Promise Neighborhood Instructional Coach
San Antonio ISD
03.2013 - 06.2013
Young Women's Leadership Academy, Science Teacher
San Antonio ISD
08.2008 - 03.2013
Beacon Hill Elementary School, 5th Grade Teacher
San Antonio ISD
08.2003 - 06.2008
Master of Education - Science Curriculum and Instruction
Our Lady of The Lake University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University
Similar Profiles
JEAN-PHILIPPE RENÉJEAN-PHILIPPE RENÉ
HOSPITALITY & COOKERY FACULTY COORDINATOR at NIET GROUPHOSPITALITY & COOKERY FACULTY COORDINATOR at NIET GROUP
Naman JainNaman Jain
Counseling Psychologist at Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET)Counseling Psychologist at Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET)
Davin MartinDavin Martin
Intern at Acclara SolutionsIntern at Acclara Solutions