Experienced Educator - Trades & Program Leadership

Daniel J. Gonzalez Jr.

*** "A" North Palisades Dr.

Santa Maria, Ca. 93454

ph. # 925-***-****

email: **********@*****.***

Professional Experience & Summary

Educator and professional tradesman, with over 35 years experience, educating, training and executing plans in the private and public sector. Accomplished measurable results while leading and mentoring others in the fast paced environment of education and construction. Possess a comprehensive background in assessing, developing and implementing plans, as well as strategic planning, effective communication and presentation skills. Great people skills; pragmatism, effective listening, cooperating, a team player and mature. Career supported by degrees in Education, Psychology, Behavioral Science and Humanities/Liberal Arts.

*Leadership * Technical Proficiencies *Data Analysis *Assessment *Maturity *Communication *Presentation * Public Speaking * Team Player

Professional Experience

California Department of Corrections San Luis Obispo, Ca. Aug. 2024-Oct 2025

Teachers Assistant; Computer Related Technology

* Developed and implemented organizational curriculum * Assisted students in a variety of educational endeavors

* Aided in the smooth running of the class daily/weekly, kept meticulous record keeping of student progress

California Department of Corrections San Luis Obispo, Ca July 2023-Oct. 2025

Porter/Clerk - Saint Joseph Catholic Chapel

* Maintained chapel, responsible for scheduling, appt. documentation, effectively communication with walk-ins

* Strategic planning of special events "Get on the Bus", responsible for volunteers and assisting in presentation of services wed-sun

Mt. Diablo Unified School District, Concord, Ca. Feb 2012-Dec. 2017

Educator - Adults 18-22 yrs.

* Managed staff of 4, assessed students, developed Individual Education, Vocation and Independent Living plans

* Planned and scheduled strategic education meetings with administrators, parents and other education professionals

* Managed class budgets, scheduled and coordinated weekly vocational and independent living activities

Spectrum Center Pittsburg, Ca. Nov. 1999-Feb 2017

Educator/Mentor, students age 7-22yrs.

* Managed staff of 4, assessed students, developed Individual Education, Vocation and Independent Living plans

* Planned and scheduled strategic education meetings with administrators, parents and other education professionals

* Managed class budgets, scheduled and coordinated weekly vocational and independent living activities

* Assessed, developed and implemented Individual Behavior plans. Mentor of new teachers, member of Crisis Team

On-Site Architectural Glass, Pittsburg, Ca. March 1994-Oct. 1999

Project Manager/Estimator/Installer/Fabricator

* Responsible for developing estimates of projects large and small, communicated daily with owners and installation staff. Strategic planning of personnel, fabrication of materials and installation at sites

Education

Associate of Arts - Behavioral Science Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, Ca. 2024

Associate of Arts - Humanities/Liberal Arts Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, Ca. 2024

California Teaching Credential University of California Sacramento 2014

Bachelors of Science, Psychology Saint Mary's College of California 1985

Certifications

Computer Related Technology 2023

Level III Masonry 2023

Ca. Credentialed Educator 2014

Notable Awards

Teacher of the Year - Spectrum Center 2000

Technical skill

Microsoft Windows, Excel, Power Point

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