Patricia Gonzalez
Gaithersburg,Maryland
Summary
High-energy Lead Teacher focused on improving teaching strategies and student understanding of material. Eager to help struggling students excel. Skilled at turning behavioral issues around into productive and happy pupils. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
LI'L VILLAGE CHILD CARE CENTER
03.2022 - Current
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Manager's Assistant
Garcia's Floors, LLc
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Ran errands to support daily needs of management.
- Responded to and directed incoming calls and other communication.
- Resolved basic computer and office equipment issues through troubleshooting.
- Scheduled meetings and managed calendar.
- Utilized [Software] to create and edit correspondence, documents and materials.
Early Head Start Policy Council Member
Family Services, Inc (Discovery Station Center)
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Fostered climate of collaboration between general public, city manager and members of city council.
- Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to keep constituents happy and informed.
- Kept up with news on daily basis to stay informed about local, regional, national and international events.
- Developed and strengthened political partnerships to further agendas.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Teacher's Assistant (Volunteer)
Discovery Station Child Development Center
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Education
40 Hours Behavior Technician Training Course - Special Education
Verbal Behavior Institute
USA10.2023
Child Development Associate (CDA) -
Council For Professional Recognition
03.2015
30 Hours CDA Bridge Course Child Development - Early Childhood Education
Instituto De Educacion Infantil
Maryland USA06.2014
90 Hours Preschool Course -Child Growth And Develo - Early Childhood Education
Instituto De Educacion Infantil
Maryland USA05.2014
Bachelor of Marketing And Publicity-Business Admin - Business Administration
University Francisco Gavidia
El Salvador C.A08.2005
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Student Records Management
- Lesson Development
- Teacher Training
- Behavior Modeling
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Teacher
LI'L VILLAGE CHILD CARE CENTER
03.2022 - Current
Manager's Assistant
Garcia's Floors, LLc
09.2018 - 02.2022
Teacher's Assistant (Volunteer)
Discovery Station Child Development Center
09.2014 - 10.2015
Early Head Start Policy Council Member
Family Services, Inc (Discovery Station Center)
01.2013 - 01.2016
40 Hours Behavior Technician Training Course - Special Education
Verbal Behavior Institute
Child Development Associate (CDA) -
Council For Professional Recognition
30 Hours CDA Bridge Course Child Development - Early Childhood Education
Instituto De Educacion Infantil
90 Hours Preschool Course -Child Growth And Develo - Early Childhood Education
Instituto De Educacion Infantil
Bachelor of Marketing And Publicity-Business Admin - Business Administration
University Francisco Gavidia
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