1. 11801 E Loop 1604 N Apt 14102, Universal City, TX
(210) 896-7785
vidonni@yahoo.com
VIDONNI Y. GONZALES
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 An enthusiastic, creative, and passionate being, who encourages and supports higher education and promotes a
passion for learning.
 Specializations include: Generalist EC-4, Generalist 4-8, Art Education EC-12, and M.Ed. Educational Technology
 Instructional Leadership - Engaging individuals with motivational and cognitive methods to enhance success in
learning, with help great communication skills, building strong relationships and strong planning and organizational
skills.
 Engaging– Work closely with individuals throughout the year, encouraging a high level of involvement and
commitment.
 Motivated and directed to help others build upon their own education and want to learn and be committed to that
positive choice.
 Knowledgeable higher education online and the expectations of the higher-learning environment and learning.
TEACHING EXPERIENCETEACHING EXPERIENCE
REED ELEMENTARY, Austin, TX May 2014 – Present
Elementary Art Teacher
 Prepare Kindergarten to 5th grade students with proper understanding of the elements and principles of art.
 Design lessons and presentations to increase an appreciation and understanding of artists, styles and Art History to
my students.
 Work with students on fine motor skills and creative development through various art activities and projects.
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY, San Antonio, TX August 2013 – May 2014
5th
Grade Elementary Teacher
 Prepare 5th
Graders students with proper understanding of the core subjects to prepare for success with STAAR
testing.
 Design lessons and presentations to increase an appreciation and understanding of the core curriculum.
 Work with students on development through various lessons, projects, tutoring and computer assignments.
 Implement a variety of lessons for growth to assist those higher level students, GT, Dyslexic 504, MR and a multitude
of learning styles with the goal to gain more experience with what is expected from the students and lead them to
success by their own path of excellence.
HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY, San Antonio, TX August 2012 – May 2013
K-5 Elementary Art Teacher
 Prepare Kindergarten to 5th grade students with proper understanding of the elements and principles of art.
 Design lessons and presentations to increase an appreciation and understanding of artists, styles and Art History to
my students.
 Work with students on fine motor skills and creative development through various art activities and projects.
 Implement an Art Club for Highland Hills Elementary to assist those higher level students with gaining more
experience with various art mediums, styles, history and appreciation of Art.
HIGHLAND HILLS ELEMENTARY, San Antonio, TX April 2010 – May 2012
K-5 Elementary Art Teacher
 Prepare Kindergarten to 5th grade students with proper understanding of the elements and principles of art.
 Design lessons and presentations to increase an appreciation and understanding of artists, styles and Art History to
my students.
 Work with students on fine motor skills and creative development through various art activities and projects.

2.  Implement an Art Club for Highland Hills Elementary to assist those higher level students with gaining more
experience with various art mediums, styles, history and appreciation of Art.
DALTON ECC, Uvalde, TX September 2008 - April 2010
Migrant P3 Teacher
 Prepare 3-4 year olds for prekindergarten with the proper use of procedures and high expectations for success in all
my students.
 Work with students on fine and gross motor skills through various activities and projects.
 Working together with my assistant on lesson planning and development for students' knowledge and skills with the
help of Building Bridges Curriculum and Prekindergarten Guidelines.
Achievements
 Contributed to a significant increase in student performances on assessments and Brigance.
 Provided instructional assistance for the Project Smart program, during the summer. The goal of the Project Smart is
to assist to Migrant students in improving achievement rates in Math and Science.
 Designed four different shirts for the following: school spirit shirt, PBIS committee, PAL, PBIS student shirts
 Increased parental involvement by consulting with parents regularly.
 Featured in the Behavior Box newsletter for PBIS for HHE shirt design.
 Currently on the school technology support team
 Established Chalk Day for Reed Elementary
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
AFNI Inc., San Antonio, TX Resource Administrator Oct 2007 – Sept 2008
Sears/ A&E, San Antonio, TX Third Party Representative Jan 2007 – Oct 2007
InfoNXX, San Antonio, TX Workforce Monitor Mar 2003 – Jan 2007
EDUCATIONEDUCATION
Pending – Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, With an Emphasis of K-12 Leadership, Grand Canyon
University, Phoenix, AZ- 2016
M.Ed., Educational Technology, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ - 2011
B.A., Fine Arts, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX – 2008
CERTIFICATIONS
Texas Teacher Certification
Generalist EC-4
Generalist EC-8
Art EC-12
SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT
Art Club Sponsor
PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) Committee
C2 (College and Careers Committee)
CLT (Campus Learning Team)
Coding Club Sponsor
Robotics Club Sponsor
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Standards-Based IEPs Goal Development (Certificate), Region 20
CIRCLE 2 Day Training 2010, Region 20
Texas Behavior Support Initiative, UCISD
MAS Migrant Summer Program Training 2008-2009, Region 20

3. CIRCLE 2 Day Training 2009, Region 20
Migrant Early Childhood Series 2008-2009, Region 20
PDAS Training, UCISD
Harry Wong: Classroom Management, Texas Teachers
Motivation & Learning: MAKE Them Want To Learn
Standards-Based IEPs Goal Development Online Training 2009-2010
TAEA Conference, TAEA
Foundations of Effective Teaching, SAISD
PBIS Project 2010, Region 20
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
TCTA- Texas Classroom Teachers Association
REFERENCES
Professional
Martha Silva – Vice Principal – (210) 228-3340
Jason Sharp – University Development Representative GCU – (210) 410-2521
Giselle Calejo – 5th
Grade Teacher – (786) 402-9258
Paula Hade – Elementary Coach – (210) 414-8184
Kyra Lessner – (210) 385-0066
Personal
Mary Higdon – (325) 436-1809
Dr. James Lohaus – (512) 529-9037
Sonia Santos – (210) 725-1445