San Gabriel Mendoza
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Paradise Valley Unified School District, specializing in social-emotional learning and IEP implementation. Expert in engaging students through project-based learning, fostering a positive classroom environment that enhances personal growth and academic achievement. Committed to continuous professional development and innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Teacher
Paradise Valley Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
5th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Dysart Unified School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Communicated concerns and ideas with colleagues, students, parents, and community positively and professionally and kept communication lines open.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Solved practical educational and social studies problems and dealt with variety of abstract and concrete variables where only limited standardization existed.
- Created educational experiences that gave each student opportunities to develop in personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image and other life skills.
- Developed and implemented reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure that proved conducive to fair and equitable learning.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Selected and requested appropriate books and instructional materials to optimize social studies classes.
- Guided learning process toward achievement of social studies curriculum goals and established clear objectives for lessons, assignments and projects.
- Planned and implemented program of study to meet individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Established and maintained standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline to achieve functional learning atmosphere in classroom.
Sales Associate
Runners Den
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Server
Aioli Gourmet Burgers And Catering
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2021
BBA - Arts Education
Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ05-2019
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Smartboard operation
- Project-based learning
- Public speaking expert
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Hands-on learning
- Quality education
- Problem-solving skills
- Student engagement
Timeline
6th Grade Teacher
Paradise Valley Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
5th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Dysart Unified School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2021 - 05.2023
Sales Associate
Runners Den
08.2017 - 07.2020
Server
Aioli Gourmet Burgers And Catering
10.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
BBA - Arts Education
Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College