Yamilet Gonzalez
Summary
Motivated Elementary School Teacher with experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
College Achieve Public Schools
Paterson, NJ
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by providing engaging projects and assignments.
Lead Teacher
Milestone Montessori
Pompton Plains, NJ
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Utilized data-driven decision making processes to assess student progress, inform instruction, and monitor teaching effectiveness.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
- Participated in weekly faculty meetings by providing updates on departmental goals or objectives.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
ABA Behavior Therapist
Positive Behavior Supports
Somerville, NJ
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans based on ABA principles.
- Provided 1, 1 therapy to individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
- Conducted functional assessments and developed skill acquisition programs for clients.
- Monitored and tracked client progress using data collection systems such as direct observation, running records, frequency counts.
- Provided verbal prompts and reinforcement strategies to increase desired behaviors.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies to reduce challenging behaviors in clients.
- Utilized visual supports such as picture schedules to promote independence in daily living skills.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress according to agency standards.
- Attended weekly supervision meetings with the clinical supervisor.
- Developed individualized behavior support plans for each client.
- Observed interactions between family members during appointments and provided feedback when necessary.
- Attended trainings related to Applied Behavior Analysis principles and best practices.
Assistant Teacher
Lightbridge Academy
Wayne, NJ
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Attended faculty meetings as requested by the lead teacher.
- Prepared reports on student performance for administrators.
- Facilitated communication between families and school personnel about issues relating to students' academic progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2023
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Critical Thinking
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Parent Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Lesson Planning
- Schedule Management
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Social Development
- Time Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Safe Learning Environment
- Individualized Instruction
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Elementary Education
- Team Collaboration
- Oral communication
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
College Achieve Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
Milestone Montessori
09.2022 - 04.2023
ABA Behavior Therapist
Positive Behavior Supports
05.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Teacher
Lightbridge Academy
11.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Montclair State University
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