Patricia Gonzalez
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Manager with 4 years of experience at Kumon, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills. Proven ability to enhance student learning through effective communication and tailored support. Seeking a Teacher’s Assistant role to gain hands-on experience in education and further develop teaching competencies. Passionate about fostering a positive learning environment and committed to pursuing a career as an elementary school teacher.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Kumon Learning Center
01.2022 - Current
- Guided long-term students through the development of literacy and numeracy skills, learning arithmetic math, self-discipline, and independence.
- Provided individualized instruction in math (elementary through algebra) and reading, supporting students' academic growth and confidence.
- Trained and mentored over 10 instructors in effective teaching strategies for phonics, reading, writing, and math.
- Ensured accurate data tracking and lesson planning aligned with Kumon's methodology using K-SIS and Class-Navi.
- Manage 5-10 students in a classroom like setting to ensure a focused, encouraging learning environment.
- Built strong relationships with parents through consistent communication, goal setting, and transparent progress updates.
- Facilitated over 15 parent conferences and enrollment meetings, clearly explaining Kumon's curriculum, learning levels, and student development pathways.
- Supported roughly 5 bilingual families by translating between English and Spanish, promoting clear communication and inclusive learning experiences.
- Prepared and submitted monthly student records to track student performance and development.
Teacher's Assistant
Northlake Park Elementary School
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted 3rd grade classroom teacher with grading homework and tests, organizing and decorating classroom, daily activities support.
- Worked one-on-one with students, assisting them in math, reading, and writing, answering any questions they had.
- Taught roughly 3-4 English language learners, specifically Spanish speakers, to improve reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
- Encouraged English language learners with empathy and positive reinforcement, relating to their challenges through personal experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
12.2024
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Conversational Portuguese
- Patience
- Positive discipline
- Parent communication
- Lesson planning
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Behavior redirection skills
- Time management
Hobbies and Interests
- Faith Development
- Being with my family
- Babysitting
- Sports
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Kumon Learning Center
01.2022 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Northlake Park Elementary School
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida