High School Administrative Assistant
Resume:
Katherine Gonzalez
***********@*****.***
To Whom It May Concern:
My resume is enclosed for you to review at any time. I want to thank you for your time and opportunity to
present myself. After reviewing my qualifications I would appreciate your consideration for your current
opening or any openings in the near future. As an instructor for several years and a La Verne Alumni, I
believe my skills are ideal for any position within your school setting.
My Qualifications:
Taught English to 1st grade students who knew absolutely no English and currently reside in
Zhengzhou, China.
Taught both upper and lower Elementary classes ranging from 2nd -6th grade in California.
Can speak English and Spanish fluently.
Taught High School Spanish ranging from levels I-III in California and China.
Brought energy and happiness as well as fresh ideas to the classroom.
Created beneficial curriculum based on student needs.
Actively engaged students with well prepared lesson plans, as well as a structured classroom
environment.
Created assessments to keep track of student progress.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
I am a very flexible person and full of new and creative ideas to help students grow and learn.
Led students in extracurricular activities such as ASB, Newspaper, and Photojournalism.
TOEFL preparation course (twice a week) for high school students grade 10
I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you personally. Please do not hesitate to contact me by e -
mail as listed above at your convenience or by calling me at 909-***-**** (US) or 1-503-***-**** (China). I
look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Katherine D. Gonzalez
Find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/katherine-gonzalez/6a/5b5/43/ Skype ID: kathy.g86
Katherine Gonzalez
(American) 909-***-****
***********@*****.***
To obtain a teaching position in a developmentally responsive elementary school that fully utilizes my pedagogical knowledge
and skills, and has opportunity for continued education and growth in the art of teaching.
H.S. Spanish/ ELD Chino Valley Christian School-Zhengzhou, China September 2013- July 2014
Taught a third language to high school students (10 -12th grade) levels I-III.
Participated in extracurricular courses such as Photojournalism, Newspaper, and ASB coordinator.
Host and coordinated events such as Spirit Week, games, rallies and awar d ceremonies.
H.S. Spanish/ High School ELD Excelsior High School, Pasadena CA August 2013- September 2013
Created individualized curriculum for students coming from a wide variety of countries including Chin a,
Korea, and Japan grades 9-12th
Taught a Creative Writing Course to help improve writing s kills to more advanced students as a summer
course.
H.S. Spanish/ 9th Grade ELD Chino Valley Christian School-Zhengzhou, China August 2012- July 2013
Created individualized curriculum for students that only spoke Mandarin, Chinese.
Differentiated instruction to meet student's individual English needs.
Modeled and promoted American culture to help students learn and develop and learn social customs.
English Tutor My American School, Ontario, CA September 2012- August 2012
Create individualized curriculum for students that are currently struggling to immerse themselves in American schools.
Personally meet with students both at home and at school.
Give large group tutoring as well as personalized 1 on 1 tutoring.
Keep well in contact with current teachers to give each student an opportunit y to raise grades.
H.S. Spanish/ 1st Grade ELD Chino Valley Christian School-Zhengzhou, China August 2011- July 2012
Created individualized curriculum for students that only spoke Mandarin, Chinese.
Differentiated instruction to meet student's individual English needs.
Modeled and promoted American culture to help students learn and develop and learn social customs.
Special Education California Pediatric & Family Services June 2011- August 2011
Created individualized curriculum for an emotionally and mentally impaired student in order to provide learning tools
with which the student could transition into a conventional classroom environment.
Supplemented in-home services with intensive guided Adaptive Skills training.
Modeled and promoted appropriate social skills for positive peer interaction, independent living skills, and adaptive
skills.
2nd – 6th grade Upper Elementary Teacher Christbridge Academy, Azusa, Ca September 2009- June 2011
Planned, organized, and implemented curriculum for a multi -age classroom of third to sixth graders coinciding with
educational philosophy.
Developed curriculum that met current California grade level content expectations.
Differentiated my instruction to meet the varying academic and social needs of second to sixth graders.
Implemented and instructed an activity based technology program for first to sixth graders.
Facilitated and designed a small group lesson format to enhance learning experiences and to encourage the full potential of all
students.
High School Spanish Teacher Christbridge Academy, Azusa, Ca
Taught Spanish levels I, II, & III for high school grades 9 -12.
Adapted personal teaching methods to fulfill specific requests from instructors and to accommodate individual student
needs.
Displayed flexibility and sound comprehensive teaching knowledge by developing educationally engag ing lesson plans
under unpredictable time constraints.
Tutoring (grades 2nd-4th) Think Together After School Program, Ontario, Ca September 2006- June 2009
Assist underprivileged students with homework completion and provide proper tools to reach independence.
Created lesson plans that introduced as well as reiterated concepts within a traditional classroom based on CA standards.
Promoted the importance of physical fitness as well as proper ea ting habits.
Administrative Assistant University of La Verne Literacy Clinic, La Verne, Ca September 2004- May 2008
Assist supervising professors prepare lessons as well as set up and prepare classrooms with ne cessary supplies
and decorations.
Clerical work: Making copies, filing, answering phones, preparing bulletin boards and more.
Interpreter and translator for parents and letters that were sent out.
Academic
MA in TESOL Southeast Missouri State University 2014-2016
2004 – 2008
B.A. in Liberal Studies The University of La Verne
Graduated with distinction, Academic Honors
Received University Honors and Dean’s List recognition
Skills
Bilingual: Fluent in English & Spanish
Mandarin, Chinese (not fluent)
Computer Skills: 45wpm Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) InDesign
Windows XP and Mac
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