Vanessa Marie Gonzalez
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic educator committed to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments that empower students to succeed. With 5 years of sales experience and 4 years of training expertise, I'm poised to leverage my skills to foster a love of learning and promote academic excellence in elementary students. Passionate about building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to drive student growth and achievement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training and Development Coordinator
Verizon
Brownsville, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding process
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods such as presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on activities to enhance learning experience
- Customized training materials based on individual learning styles and needs of trainees
- Conducted engaging and interactive training sessions on various topics including product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer service
- Evaluated trainee performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback to facilitate skill development
- Collaborated with subject-matter experts to stay updated on industry trends and incorporate relevant information into training content
Sales Representative
Verizon
Brownsville, TX
09.2016 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop customized solutions for clients' specific needs
- Negotiated contracts and pricing agreements with customers, resulting in increased profitability
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire sales process, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
- Created persuasive sales proposals that effectively communicated value propositions and addressed client pain points
- Managed a large portfolio of accounts, consistently meeting or exceeding monthly sales quotas
- Conducted thorough market research to identify target industries and prospects for lead generation activities
Student Teacher/5th Grade MATH
IDEA Public School
Brownsville, TX
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays.
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline.
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of material.
- Helped learners of all abilities build learning and study skills to promote life-long educational goals.
- Diversified daily use of teaching materials and strategies to test methods and understand usefulness of different approaches.
- Shadowed classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Promoted calm, disciplined classroom setting for effective learning.
- Worked with mentor teacher to plan instructional goals and lesson activities covering required topics.
Student Teacher/Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Castaneda Elementary School
Brownsville, TX
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept
- Evaluated information about classes and students to uncover deficiencies and devise improvement plans.
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline.
- Organized and distributed learning materials like homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
- Matched instructional strategies with students' developmental levels to boost learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood
University of Texas at Brownsville
Brownsville, TX01.2015
Skills
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Behavior Management
- Leadership
- Classroom Management
- Training & development
Certification
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12, PASSED
- Core Subjects EC-6 (291), PASSED
- Core Subjects EC-6 (391), CERTIFICATION IN PROGRESS
Languages
- Spanish, Fluent
- English, Fluent
Timeline
Training and Development Coordinator
Verizon
01.2020 - Current
Sales Representative
Verizon
09.2016 - 01.2020
Student Teacher/5th Grade MATH
IDEA Public School
08.2015 - 12.2015
Student Teacher/Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Castaneda Elementary School
08.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood
University of Texas at Brownsville