Jose J.

Gonzalez
9006 Sabastian Dr. Houston, TX 77083
Phone: 832-671-1302
jose.gonzalez9099@gmail.com

Objective

Obtain a position as a Teacher that will utilize my strong dedication to children’s development and to
their educational needs.

Certification

State of Texas Teaching Certification (PPR) – June 2016

Content Certified (History) – June 2018

Gifted and Talented Certified – May 2016

Youth Mental Health First Aid – December 2016

Experience

Paraprofessional In Class Support (Sugar Land Middle School Sugar Land, TX) January 2017
-Current
 Worked directly with students to accommodate special academic needs such practice
reading aloud, helped students understand and complete their assignments, and monitor
and encourage use of aiding equipment
 Provided assistance to special education students with a variety of disabilities including
learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD,
developmental disabilities, and communication disorders
 Offered all needed support for the student's educational/behavioral needs
 Delivered additional instructional support to students with Individualized Education Plans.
 Assisted the teacher in classroom management
 Established positive rapport with students, parents, and critical family members using
Spanish-speaking skills as needed.
 Translated work for teachers to help ELL students.
 Track record of providing instructional support within special and general education
classrooms as required meeting the students’ needs.
 Well versed in filing in for the lead teacher in case of leave or absence and implementing the
devised lesson plan effectively.
 Experienced at lesson planning, classroom control, assignment marking, lesson
reinforcement and activity facilitation.
 Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
Student – Teacher (Sartartia Middle School Sugarland, TX) January 2015- December 2016

 Develop lessons and instruct 8th grade students, based on Texas State's History Learning
Standards and grade level expectations
 Establish positive rapport with students, parents and critical family members, using Spanish
speaking skills as needed
 Enhance student engagement for learning science through maintaining collaborative
learning classroom environment
 Participate actively in staff and weekly professional learning community meetings,
collaborating with math teacher to incorporate linked science-math unit
 Observe, plan, teach and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for multi-cultural
classes with many levels of ability
 Provided modifications, using multiple teaching strategies, for learners from varying
backgrounds, such as English Language Learners, students with IEPs and gifted learners

Youth Pastor January 2008 - Current

Primera Iglesia Hispana Pentecostes/ Templo Poder y Gozo – Real Encounter Youth
 Form and participate in community-based youth leadership group
 Plan and lead educational activities, and lessons
 Assist in fundraising activities
 Organize snacks and meals for participants
 Incorporate parents and guardians into educational events
 Recruit youth into development programs
 Serve as an advocate for the program and youth issues
 Serve as a program liaison to parents and guardians
 Mentored young people individually by meeting with them to listen and counsel
 Developed relationships with parents
 Organize and supervise student community service hours.
 Organized community events in order to make our presence known within the community.

Program Coordinator April 2009 – June 2015

LULAC National Education Service Center, Houston, Texas

 Monitored and assessed field center activities to ensure overall program effectiveness;
 Established and maintained active and continued contact with educational institutions,
government agencies, and community-based organizations and representatives with the
objective of providing linkages and resources.
 Coordinated LULAC’s Math and Science Summer program (STEM Program).
 Recruit middle school and high school students into the program.
 Prepare lesson plans for the students
 Coordinate field trips for the students

Education
BS in Teaching and Learning
December 2016
Stephen Power Ferish Hall School of Education, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Education GPA: 3.8, Cumulative G.P.A.: 2.8

Volunteering Opportunities
 Primera Iglesia Hispana Pentecostes Youth Leader January 2008 – December 2014
 Templo Poder y Gozo, Ministry Leader, Houston February 2014 – Present
  Latino Learning Center, STEM Program, Houston June 2009 – Present

Skills
 Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish (Written and Spoken)
 Computer-literate performer with software proficiency covering a wide variety of
Microsoft and Apple applications
 Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates,
mobilizes, and coaches others to meet high performance standards
 Proven relationship-builder with unsurpassed interpersonal skills
 Enthusiastic, knowledge-hungry learner, eager to meet challenges and quickly assimilate
new concepts
 Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision
 Problem-solver who uses his listening skills to get the job done.