Brendaliz González Ruiz
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Head Start Program
01.2021 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Child care woker
Hogar Regazo De Paz
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
Team Member
Firehouse Subs
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations
- Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately
- Cross-trained and coordinated scheduling with team members to ensure seamless service
- Took initiative to find extra task when scheduled duties were completed
- Shift- Manager
Teacher
Little Treasure Christian Academy
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Planed, prepared and delivered instructional activities that facilitate learning experiences
- Developed schemes of work and lessons plans
- Managed student’s behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Maintained accurate and complete records of student’s progress and development.
Secretary
PR Department of Education
01.2011 - 01.2011
- Operated office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and used computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications
- Greeted visitors and callers, handled their inquiries, and directed them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
Education
Masters Degree - Family & Education Counselling
University Interamericana
Arecibo, PR01.2015
Bachelors Degree - Education
University Interamericana
Aguadilla, PR01.2011
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Motivating students
- Curriculum Development
- Faculty Collaboration
- Special Education
- Lesson Planning
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Elementary Education
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Child Development
- Public Speaking
- Innovative lesson planning
- Instructional Best Practices
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Critical Thinking
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Special Needs Students
- Learning Strategies
- Student Records Management
- Technology Integration
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Teacher
Head Start Program
01.2021 - Current
Child care woker
Hogar Regazo De Paz
01.2019 - 01.2021
Team Member
Firehouse Subs
01.2015 - 01.2017
Teacher
Little Treasure Christian Academy
01.2012 - 01.2013
Secretary
PR Department of Education
01.2011 - 01.2011
Masters Degree - Family & Education Counselling
University Interamericana
Bachelors Degree - Education
University Interamericana
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