Linda Gómez

Work History

Self-employed

09.2009 - Current

Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Prepared quizzes, tests and different methods of assessment to gauge how well students were learning.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Provided literacy instruction from grades K-8th in Spanish and English.
Supervised and promoted independent learning for middle school and high school students.

Self-Employed

04.2006 - Current

Provided services for weddings, engagements, events, individual and family portraits.
Developed excellent customer service and successful and long-term client relations.
Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
Utilized natural and artificial lighting (off-camera flash) to capture desired images and maintain quality.
Edited lighting, color and composition for image enhancement in Adobe Photoshop Elements and Adobe Lightroom.

Red Apple School

08.2017 - 07.2018

Taught multi-subjects to 20 students in a bilingual setting.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
Evaluated individual student reading abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.

Compassion International

07.2002 - 03.2006

Directly supported Country Director and Country Management Team in handling and ensuring clear communication on important and sensitive matters between country office and headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO.
Represented Country Director as needed for public relations in the country.
Visited partners throughout the country for writing and photojournalism purposes for stories to be published worldwide through digital and printed media.
Created newsletter for country projects highlighting activities performed by partners around the country.
Received continued national and international training in organizational matters such as child advocacy, child abuse prevention and intervention, self-improvement, team relations, effective communication, and photojournalism.