Star Gonzales
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Accomplished educational professional with extensive experience in collaborative teaching and mentorship. Successfully facilitated professional development workshops, enhancing teacher effectiveness and aligning curricula to meet state standards. Committed to fostering positive relationships within the school community. Licensed Birth-3, K-8, and K-12 specialty areas. Held Administration Licensed K-12 for 15 years.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
McKinney Vento Resource Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque, New Mexico
10.2019 - Current
- Proactively identified homeless students through community collaboration and ensured immediate enrollment despite missing documentation.
- Facilitated access to services such as early interventions, Child Find, Early Head Start, NM Pre-K, tutoring, and special education for equitable academic success.
- Mediated and aligned goals for enrollment disputes, IEPs, BIDs, and Health and Wellness.
- Arranged transportation to and from original schools for enrolled students.
- Connected families with essential community services for housing, food, medical, dental, and mental health needs.
- Informed parents, guardians, and unaccompanied youth of educational rights and available support services.
Instructional Coach
APS
Albuquerque, New Mexico
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Conducted classroom walkthroughs, modeled lessons, and provided constructive, non-evaluative feedback to enhance teacher effectiveness.
- Designed and facilitated workshops, professional learning communities, and training sessions to implement new teaching strategies.
- Assisted teachers in aligning curricula with state standards, implementing district frameworks, and using formative data to monitor student success.
- Built trusting relationships with staff to identify student needs and develop action plans through one-on-one coaching.
- Collaborated with administration to plan and execute school-wide instructional goals.
Teacher
APS
Albuquerque, New Mexico
08.2005 - 05.2014
- Prepared and delivered engaging lesson plans aligned with state and school standards in math, reading, and science.
- Graded assignments, administered tests, and evaluated student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses.
- Developed and enforced positive behavior strategies to maintain a safe and productive classroom environment.
- Maintained regular communication with parents regarding student progress, behavior, and academic adjustments.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse student needs, including special education and high-achieving students.
Early Childhood Educator
YDI Head Start
Albuquerque, New Mexico
08.1997 - 05.2005
- Organized and delivered developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs for children aged six weeks to 5 years old.
- Planned and implemented curriculum tailored to children's developmental levels and learning styles.
- Created activities fostering curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving skills.
- Oversaw classroom safety and educational programs while supervising children.
- Maintained supportive environments promoting acceptable individual and group behaviors.
- Facilitated communication with parents and community groups, encouraging family involvement in the program.
- Compiled individual assessments of child development, including daily attendance and related reports.
- Participated in research initiatives aimed at enhancing early childhood teaching methodologies.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Multicultural Education
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12-2002
Skills
- Child development and literacy
- Classroom management and safety
- Collaborative teaching and mentorship
- Conflict resolution and reinforcement
- Community outreach and relationships
- Differentiated instruction and alignment
- Effective communication strategies
- Program evaluation and adaptability
Timeline
McKinney Vento Resource Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
10.2019 - Current
Instructional Coach
APS
08.2014 - 07.2019
Teacher
APS
08.2005 - 05.2014
Early Childhood Educator
YDI Head Start
08.1997 - 05.2005
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
New Mexico Highlands University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Multicultural Education
University of New Mexico