Jill E. Gonzalez Bravo
Jill E. Gonzalez Bravo
12211 Laguna Street
Wichita, KS 67207
Home Phone (316) 652-7040
Email thebravos@sbcglobal.net
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
MA, Curriculum and Instruction, Science and Technology Emphasis, Wichita State University.
BS El. Ed., Biology Emphasis, Kansas State University. Elementary (K-9) Certification, Kansas.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2005-8thGrade Science Teacher, Rose Hill Middle School, Rose Hill, KS.
2004-2005 Interim 7th Grade Math Teacher, Rose Hill Middle School, Rose Hill, KS.
•Integrated Accelerated Math Pilot Program •Implemented adopted text book
•Researched strategies to assist in meeting the Standard of Excellence in 7th grade Math
2001-2004 Lamaze International Certified Childbirth Educator, Via Christi MedicalCenter, Wichita, KS
•Developed curriculum for childbirth and childcare classes for expectant parents.
2000-2004 8thGrade Science Teacher, Rose Hill Middle, Rose Hill, KS.
•Science Curriculum Alignment and Textbook Adoption Committee Member.
1999-2000 Middle School Science Teacher, Alcott Academy, Wichita, KS.
•Middle School Science Representative.
•Mentor Teacher.
•Media Screening and Curriculum Advisory Committee Member.
1995-1997 United States Peace Corps Volunteer, Dominica, West Indies.
•Life Lab Project Teacher Trainer, Morne Prosper Government School.
•UNESCO Environmental Camp Coordinator, Roseau, Dominica.
•Instructor of Science Methodology Course, National Teachers College, Dominica.
•Peace Corps Trainer for Cultural Adaptation and Grant Writing, US Peace Corps.
1993-1995 Middle School Summer Program Director, Topeka North Outreach, KS.
•Provided supportive environment for inner city youth.
•Organized fund raising projects.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program to Japan, 1999.
Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award Nomination, 1999.
Wolf Creek Nuclear Grants for Excellence Recipient, 1998.
Toshiba America Foundation Grant Recipient, 1998.
Education Leadership Award, National Foundation for the Improvement of Education, 1998.
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Fellowship, Wichita State University, 1997.
CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS
Christian Educators Association International, 2002.
Phi Delta Kappa, 1999.
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 1999.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS.
“Student Centered Learning”, KAMLE Conference, 2000.
“Take Your Professional Pursuits to Japan”, KAMLE Conference, 2000.
“Misconceptions in Science”, KATS Conference, 1999.
“Internet in the Classroom”, Wichita Parent Resource Center, 1999.