Leo Gonzalez
Cicero
Summary
Dedicated person with strong classroom management and student engagement skills. Experienced in implementing positive reinforcement techniques that promote a productive learning atmosphere and encourage student collaboration. As well as reliable and knowledgeable educator with experience developing and delivering engaging lessons. Friendly individual enjoys helping students learn new things.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
District 99 / Columbus East
Cicero, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Facilitated student engagement through interactive activities and discussions.
- Collaborated with teachers to support diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Tutor / STEM Tutor
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
03.2022 - Current
- Developed engaging instructional materials utilizing educational technology tools.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
Substitute Teacher
Alcuin Montessori School
Oak Park, IL
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a productive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate of Arts - Criminal Justice
St. Augustine College
Chicago05-2023
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Activity planning
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Bilingual
- Active
- Group and individual instruction
- Attention to detail
- Staff collaboration
Certification
Associates degree
Seal Of Biliteracy
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Alcuin Montessori School
03.2025 - 10.2025
Substitute Teacher
District 99 / Columbus East
03.2024 - Current
Tutor / STEM Tutor
Northeastern Illinois University
03.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
St. Augustine College