RUBEN T. GONZALEZ
Wallington,NJ
Summary
Passionate Teacher with 17 years experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
I became a teacher to help our youth realize their potential in adulthood. My goal is to help create positive and productive individuals who think critically and can impact their community for the better. My strengths come in my ability to implement instruction and relay information to my scholars. This highlights my attention to procedure and my patience to see the task through to the end.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Jersey City Public Schools (M.C.A. P.S. 41)
2010.09 - Current
- Served as an Inclusion Teacher (Math 6th, 7th 8th grade) Pull out Resource Teacher- ( Math 6th grade) Inclusion (Social Studies 6th/7th, Science 6th/7th ) Currently: (General Ed. Math 7th and 8th grades)
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Teacher
Jersey City Public Schools ( P.S. 24 )
2008.09 - 2010.09
- Inclusion Teacher ( 6th grade Social Studies/ Science)
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Certified Teacher Assistant
Jersey City Public Schools ( P.S. 24 )
2008.01 - 2008.09
- Served as a one to one for a student with a Behavioral disorder and a learning disability.
Substitute Teacher
Jersey City Public Schools
2007.10 - 2008.01
Superior Court Clerk, Probate
Hudson County
2002.10 - 2007.08
- Examined confidential reports regarding adoption cases and guardianships, and advises presiding judge of Superior Court of the findings.
- Prepared the proper execution of legal papers and documents entered into court proceedings.
- Established calendar cases for the Superior Court, Probate Part.
Education
Alternate Route Teacher's Program
St. Peters University
Jersey City, NJ2008
Certification in Special Education
St. Peters University
Jersey City, NJ2010
Middle School Math Certification Course Work
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Montclair State University
Upper Montclair, NJ 05.2002
Skills
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Google Classroom
- Classroom Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Special Education
- Classroom Management
Certification
NJ Elementary K-6
NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities (K-12)
Middle School Math coursework complete.
Timeline
Teacher
Jersey City Public Schools (M.C.A. P.S. 41)
2010.09 - Current
Teacher
Jersey City Public Schools ( P.S. 24 )
2008.09 - 2010.09
Certified Teacher Assistant
Jersey City Public Schools ( P.S. 24 )
2008.01 - 2008.09
Substitute Teacher
Jersey City Public Schools
2007.10 - 2008.01
Superior Court Clerk, Probate
Hudson County
2002.10 - 2007.08
Alternate Route Teacher's Program
St. Peters University
Certification in Special Education
St. Peters University
Middle School Math Certification Course Work
New Jersey City University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Montclair State University
NJ Elementary K-6
NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities (K-12)
Middle School Math coursework complete.
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