Sarah Gonzales
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Passionate and dedicated educator committed to fostering the success of every student in a holistic classroom environment. Firm belief in nurturing the whole child, academically, personally, socially, and emotionally. Strives to create a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth and development in all areas of a child's life. Committed to equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive as lifelong learners.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher of the Gifted
Palm Beach County School District
08.2023 - Current
- Tracked student progress using formative and summative assessments, informing future instruction and support strategies.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to meet the diverse needs of each learner, ensuring academic growth across all ability levels.
- Encouraged cooperative group work among students, developing collaborative skills necessary for future success in school and beyond.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Paraprofessional
Special School District of St. Louis
01.2022 - Current
- Paraprofessional working one on one with students with special needs
- Collaborated with the lead teacher to make sure students were on track of meeting their IEP goals
- Daily data taken for each child
Teacher Third Grade/ Kindergarten Teacher
Cedar Grove Elementary
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Incorporated school wide Leader In Me using the7 habits and focusing on developing the whole person
- Created data binders and Wildly Important Goals (WIGS)
- After-school tutoring with below average reading and math skill students
Gifted Second/Third grade teacher
Rolling Green Elementary
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Prepared implemented and evaluated annual Educational Plans
- Designed challenging lessons to maximize individual learning
- Communicated with parents and encouraged parent involvement
Gifted Kindergarten Teacher
HL Johnson Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Compacted the curriculum
- Provided challenging Differentiated lessons
- Created Educational Plans for each child
- After-school tutoring to help strengthen math and reading skills
Kindergarten Teacher
Melaleuca Elementary
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Created an organized positive learning environment
- Established positive parent relationships
- Designed successful classroom management system
- After school tutoring
Education
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Florida State University
01.2001
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Differentiated instruction
- Safe, nurturing, positive learning environment
- Student-centered learning
Certification
- Florida Professional Teacher Certification K-6
- Florida Professional Teacher Certification Age 3- Grade 3
- ESOL endorsed
- Gifted endorsed
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Leader In Me by Franklin Covey
- PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
- Champs
- Thinking Maps
Timeline
Fourth Grade Teacher of the Gifted
Palm Beach County School District
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Special School District of St. Louis
01.2022 - Current
Teacher Third Grade/ Kindergarten Teacher
Cedar Grove Elementary
01.2020 - 01.2022
Gifted Second/Third grade teacher
Rolling Green Elementary
01.2011 - 01.2013
Gifted Kindergarten Teacher
HL Johnson Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2010
Kindergarten Teacher
Melaleuca Elementary
01.2001 - 01.2003
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Florida State University
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