Arlene Gonzalez Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas

Washington, District Of Columbia

Houston, Texas Area

Wells Middle School- Assistant Principal, LEP Administrator, Science and Social Studies Team Appraiser, TELPAS Coordinator, Tutorial Coordinator• Played critical role in increasing STAAR 8th Grade Science scores by 10 percentage points, STAAR 8th Grade Social Studies scores by 10 percentage points, and receiving a state Distinction in Top 25 Percent: Student Progress for the first time.• Spearheaded innovative intervention plan (Read, Lead, Succeed) to address student learning gaps • Launched professional development for staff to develop rigorous, hands on lessons such as: Backwards Planning, Teach Like a Champion Strategies, Questioning• Facilitated, monitored and implemented behavioral interventions needed to increase student success • Resolved conflicts by gaining trust and forming relationships with staff, community members, parents and students

Campus Data SpecialistLEP AdministratorScience Team AppraiserState and District Campus Testing Coordinator Early Warning Indicators CoordinatorTutorial Coordinator• Played critical role in increasing STAAR 8th Grade Science scores by 9 percentage points, EOC Biology Advanced Level 3 scores by 41 percentage points and receiving a state Distinction for the first time.• Implemented and facilitated Data Meetings to build capacity with teachers in the use of instructional data from multiple sources and in the design of next steps in response to student data. I work with teachers and the administrative team to ensure alignment of instruction, formative assessments and state assessments• Implemented and oversee ongoing classroom and campus level formative assessments, data tracking systems and teacher action plans• Created effective data reports tailored to campus, teacher or student needs• Support and assist teachers in the planning, organization and delivery of all facets of instruction • Analyze, evaluate, and interpret instructional performance of teachers to impact instruction and student achievement

Houston, Texas Area

Teacher Specialist for All Content Areas, State and District Campus Testing Coordinator, Thinking Maps Trainer of Trainers, Science Team Appraiser• Played critical role in moving campus from 2013 “Improvement Required” rating to 2014 “Met Standard” rating with a distinction for Top 25% in Student Progress• Increased STAAR 8th Grade Science scores by 15% in one year• Increased 8th Grade Science average scores by 38% on the fall district level assessment and 46% on the spring district level assessment• Manage and oversee curriculum, instruction and assessment system for the entire campus• Write science and math common assessments for every assessment cycle• Create, analyze and manipulate data from EdPlan into Excel to track students for each content • Initiate, develop, coordinate and implement in-service training and staff development for teachers based on identified needs which include: Smart Goals, Creating Effective Teams, Backwards Planning, Increasing Rigor: Questioning Strategies, Data & Student Tracking

Ranked in the top 25% of HISD's Highest Tier of Most Effective Teachers90% Science STAAR Passing Rate98% Science TAKS Passing Rate1.5 years of growth on StanfordScience Department Chair and the District LiaisonAwarded team of the month 2 times in 1 academic year• Developed, managed, and executed a comprehensive science curriculum for 220 eighth graders with limited resources at an underprivileged school, resulting in sharpened problem solving/critical thinking skills • Delivered distinct personal graduation plans uniquely catered to each of my students, enhancing data analysis skills through student data tracking• Developed ability for creative questioning techniques through generation of exams for students and preparation of proposals for administration• Engaged with a diverse group of students, parents, and staff; further in polishing communication skills• Integrated technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing students’ word processing and researching skills

Houston, Texas Area

Corps Member - Houston Region (Fall 2009 - Spring 2011)Alumni Mentor - (Spring 2012-present)

• Gained skills in:o Classroom managemento Student motivationo Differentiated instructiono Student-centered learning o Curriculum design & development• Contributed to a 20% increased of TAKS scores• Managed 45 Sixth grade Math and Science students• Attended 200+ hours of professional development• Offered tutorials 3 times a day resulting in 7 failing students to pass TAKS test• Planned, fundraised, and executed 1st out of town field trip to The University of Texas & state capitol• Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering an environment of open communication and supportProgramme Director’s public accreditation for Superior Attention to Detail

•Designed and implemented market research strategy in frozen department, resulting a 13.7% increase in sales•Sought insight from seasoned and fresh employees from all divisions within Nestle•Gained working knowledge of the intricate and complex food industry•Sharpened sales tactics through promotional presentations with store managers and Nestle’s director of sales Received Nestle’s National Innovation Award

• Revamped local marketing strategy for firm, resulting a 10% increase in customer base• Initiated 1:1 mentoring sessions with marketing professionals in an effort to sharpen strategic sales and marketing skills• Assisted in design of flyers, brochures, and other marketing materials

J.D.

Activities and Societies: Cum laude, Dean’s List, Presidential Fellow, Dean’s Merit Scholarship Recipient, Phi Delta Phi Honor Society.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Activities and Societies: HISD Cohort

Bba, Marketing

Activities and Societies: The Hispanic Business Student Association (Director of Public Relations)