Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Camille and Clifford Kendall Scholarship
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Jonathan Gomez

Silver Spring

Summary

Dedicated future educator skilled in active listening and adaptability. Proven ability to lead lessons and collaborate with colleagues to enhance student learning experiences. Ready to lead a classroom and bring a new set of skills learned in my previous experiences into my classroom.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
• Praxis II: Instructional Practices and Applications: Expected, June 2026
• Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching: Expected, June 2026
• Praxis II: Special Education Core Knowledge and Applications: Passed, April 2025

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Martial Arts Instructor

Black Belt Martial Arts Center
Kensington, MD
08.2013 - 06.2023
  • Instructed students in martial arts techniques and principles, fostering skill development and discipline.
  • Developed tailored training programs to meet diverse student needs and skill levels.
  • Monitored student progress, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance and confidence.
  • Organized and facilitated classes, ensuring safe practice environments for all participants.
  • Mentored junior instructors, promoting best practices in teaching and class management strategies.
  • Provided feedback and corrections to improve students' skills and techniques.

Student Intern

Diamond Elementary School
Gaithersburg, MD
09.2024 - 12.2024

General Education ELA Intern, Kindergarten

  • Collaborated in the planning of weekly CKLA lessons with one other intern.
  • Provide support for the mentor to manage classroom behaviors.

Student Intern

Twinbrook Elementary School
Rockville, MD
02.2025 - 05.2025

General Education Math Intern, 3rd Grade

  • Supported the mentor by helping manage behaviors in the classroom.
  • Collaborated with two other interns to plan and instruct weekly math lessons to a full-inclusion class of 25 students.

Student Intern

Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary School
Germantown, MD
09.2024 - 12.2024

General Education Science Intern, 4th Grade

  • Collaborated with two other interns to plan and instruct weekly science lessons to a full-inclusion class of 22 students
  • Provided an inquiry-based learning environment and implemented differentiated materials for students with IEPs, as well as English Language Learners.

Student Intern

Diamond Elementary School
Gaithersburg, MD
09.2025 - 12.2025

General Education Intern 5th Grade

  • Assisted the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom activities.
  • Participated in meetings to enhance student services and programs.
  • Reported back to the instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Taught whole and small groups in language arts, guided reading, mathematics, and social studies.

Student Intern

Roberto Clemente Middle School
Germantown, MD
01.2026 - 05.2026

Special Education Intern 6th Grade

  • Taught a resource class where I led lessons that focused on academic/social-emotional/executive function skills.
  • Collaborated with the English and History teachers on delivering the curriculum to the students in the classroom.
  • Providing academic support such as clarifying instructions, repeating directions that are on the paper, and monitoring independent work
  • Plug in to classrooms to help students with their assignments.
  • Pull out students when needed to help with any classwork/assignments.
  • Participated in IEP meetings about students in the case loads.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Special Education

Towson University
Baltimore, MD
05-2026

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education/ Special Education

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
05-2024

Skills

  • Active listening skills
  • Fast learner
  • Team collaboration
  • Leader
  • Spanish (Conversational)
  • Great critical thinking skills

Timeline

Student Intern

Roberto Clemente Middle School
01.2026 - 05.2026

Student Intern

Diamond Elementary School
09.2025 - 12.2025

Student Intern

Twinbrook Elementary School
02.2025 - 05.2025

Student Intern

Diamond Elementary School
09.2024 - 12.2024

Student Intern

Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary School
09.2024 - 12.2024

Martial Arts Instructor

Black Belt Martial Arts Center
08.2013 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Special Education

Towson University

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education/ Special Education

Montgomery College

Camille and Clifford Kendall Scholarship

I was awarded the Camille and Clifford Kendall Scholars Endowed Scholarship in Fall of 2024, which signifies the recognition of my academic promise, dedication to community service, and desire to continue their education in Maryland.

Jonathan Gomez