1. Leonard B. Gonzales
4213 18th
Street Apt. #45
Lubbock, Texas 79416
(806) 831-6369
balli.gonzalez@ttu.edu
CAREER OBJECTIVE
My career goals are to stay in the education, training, and customer service fields of
employment. I have an array of skills and abilities that may benefit your school,
company or industry. I am versatile with much to offer and am eager to learn new skills.
EDUCATION
Ashford University, Clinton, Iowa June 2011 – June 2013
Master of Arts in Education
Specialization in Family and Community Services
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas Jan. 2006 – Dec. 2008
Bachelor of Science Degree Multi-Disciplinary Studies
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Texas State Board of Professional Educators Feb. 2015 – Jan 2021
Standard Classroom Teacher Certified
Content Area: English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies
Grades 4-8
TEACH Teacher Mentor Oct. 2014
Mentoring New Teacher Candidates for Certification
CPR/AED Adult, Child, and Infant Training Jan. 2010
American Red Cross South Plains Regional Chapter
First Aid, Emergency Issues, and Critical Care
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility 4-8 Oct. 2007
State Board Certified
Licensed Commercial Driver Aug. 2011
Class B Passenger Endorsement for Busing
2. National Safety Council Driver Training Nov. 2011
Instructor: Kim Majors #955725
TELPAS Rater Training March 2014
Post Independent School District
LPAC Surrogate Parent and Member August 2014
Garza County Detention Campus, Post I.S.D
Customer Service Experience
Over Ten Years of Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Post Independent School District Aug. 2013 – Present
Middle School/High School English Teacher
Post Independent School District/ Detention Center Campus
Post, Texas
• Teach Reading Skills and Strategies.
• Rating student-writing samples with TELPAS.
• Teach English
• Developing Lesson Plans for English Classes
TEACH Teacher Mentor Oct. 2014 – Present
TEA/SBEC District Code: 227-701 Austin, Texas
• Observations of new teacher candidates
• Conference with new teachers on Observations
• Reported to agency progress reports on candidates
Citibus/Greyhound of Lubbock July 2011 – Aug. 2013
Citibus/Greyhound Dispatcher/Sales Agent/ Operator
Lubbock, Texas
• Data entry and sales agent
• Trained in driving 35ft to 40ft Nova Buses
• Skilled in maneuvers and safety Issues
• Managing daily bus operations for city and traveling patrons.
3. Lubbock Independent School District Jan. 2010 – Aug. 2010
Middle School Teacher/Coach
Lubbock, Texas
• Taught Seventh Grade Texas History
• Tutored ELA Writing and Reading
• Coached Junior Varsity and Varsity Tennis Team
• Participated in Classroom Management Training
Convergys Corporation June 2010 – July 2011
Customer Service and Problem Resolution Technician 11
Lubbock, Texas
• Troubleshooting cable and internet problems
• Processing trouble calls
• Email and computer troubleshooting
University Parking Services Jan. 2006 – Aug. 2008
Parking enforcement and Dispatcher/ Office worker
Lubbock, Texas
• Enforcement Of Parking Regulations
• Executed Dispatcher Duties
• Manage Data Entry Duties
• Entry Station Attendant
Student Teacher Intern/Texas Tech University Sept. 2008 – Dec. 2008
Intern at Cavazos Middle School Lubbock I.S.D.
Lubbock, Texas
• Taught ELA-Pre-AP 7th
grade.
• Taught World Cultures 6th
grade.
• Coached Junior Varsity and Varsity Tennis Team
Lubbock Independent School District Dec. 2008 – Dec. 2009
Substitute/Teachers Assistant
Lubbock, Texas
• Substitute in various schools and settings.
• Assistant working with Special Education Teachers
Rio-Grande Conference United Methodist Church June 1993 – Dec. 2005
Youth Education Coordinator & Local Pastor
San Antonio, Texas
4. • Supervised youth in various churches
• Taught youth classes
• Wrote budget proposals
• Coordinated youth curriculum and activities
• Performed ministerial duties
ACTIVITIES
TEACH Teacher Mentor 2014-2015
Texas Classroom Teachers Association 2014-2015
Texas Farm Bureau Member 2014
The Golden Key Honors Society, 2012
Member, National Scholars Honor Society, 2008
Participant, Project Teach, Texas Tech University, 2008
Student Leader, Project Lead, 2006
Project Teach ESL and Bilingual Issues, 2007
Member, National Council for the Social Studies, 2007
Member, Association of Texas Professional Educators, 2012
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST