Paul Gonzalez
Waco,TX
Summary
Seasoned educator with a proven track record at Waco Independent School District, adept in Classroom Management and fostering Growth Mindset. Leveraged critical thinking and data-driven instruction to notably increase student literacy rates. Recognized for creating supportive learning environments and being a positive role model. Fluent in Spanish with Texas Teaching Certification.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Waco Independent School District
08.2006 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national and College Board standards.
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.1996 - 06.1999
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.1996
Teaching Certification Program - Education
McLennan Community College
Waco, TXSkills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Growth Mindset
- Fluent in Spanish
- Texas Teaching Certification
- ESL- English as Second Language
Certification
- Texas Teaching Certification (7-12), SBEC - 2025
- Texas English Language Arts Certification (8-12), SBEC - 2025
- Texas Social Studies Certification (7-12), SBEC - 2025
- Texas ESL Certification (EC-12), SBEC - 2025
- APSI Certification, English Literature and Composition, College Board - 2022
- APSI Certification, English Language and Composition, College Board - 2023
- APSI Certification, Psychology, College Board - 2024
Timeline
Teacher
Waco Independent School District
08.2006 - Current
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.1996 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California - Los Angeles
Teaching Certification Program - Education
McLennan Community College
- Texas Teaching Certification (7-12), SBEC - 2025
- Texas English Language Arts Certification (8-12), SBEC - 2025
- Texas Social Studies Certification (7-12), SBEC - 2025
- Texas ESL Certification (EC-12), SBEC - 2025
- APSI Certification, English Literature and Composition, College Board - 2022
- APSI Certification, English Language and Composition, College Board - 2023
- APSI Certification, Psychology, College Board - 2024
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