Rafael Gonzlez Acosta

rafael.gonzalez.acosta@gmail.com
Skype: rafael-gonzalez-acosta


Professional Profile
Eager to help students discover their potential and help them to become well-rounded students.
HoldsMasters Degree in Education and a Bachelors Degree in Education.
Experienced for more than 13 years in the classroom and in the implementation of curriculum
changes in the Spanish Department, literacy initiatives, and professional development k-12.
Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching in a student center, caring, and respectful
environment.

Education and Certifications
Master of Education (Master en Ciencias de la Educacin)
National University of Asuncion (Universidad Nacional de Asuncin) 2011

Bachelor in Education (Licenciado en Ciencias de la Educacin)
National University of Asuncion (Universidad Nacional de Asuncin) 1999-2002

Key Qualifications
Highly qualified in K-12for SpanishLanguage, World History in Spanish, Paraguayan History and
Political Systems in Spanish.
Experienced also teaching AP US History and Social Studies.
Plan and instruct each subject area using a wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and
implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
Incorporate technology in education (Learning Management Systems, Google Drive, Smart Boart,
and Flipped Classrooms).
Incorporate The Harkness Method as one of many other instructional student-center
methodologies.
Computer Skills
Software: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (basic), Microsoft Publisher,
Windows Movie Maker, Microsoft Power Point, Open Office Writer, Open Office Drawing, and
Open Office Impress. iOS environments.
Working knowledge of the Internet.

Employment
American School of Asuncin, Asuncin-Paraguay

AP US History (11th grade) and Social Studies (9th grade). 2013-2014.

Paraguayan Program Director Assistant. 2011-2012. Help organizing big events for the
Paraguayan calendar, such as the Bicentennial celebration, professional developments, and other
Paraguayan department initiatives.

10
th
(Political Systems) and 12
th
(Paraguayan History) grades. (2010-2013).

National Honor Society. Voting member in charge of analyzing applications. 2011.

Literacy Committee Member (2010 2013) Prepare in collaboration with other members
Professional Development in the area of literacy for High School and Middle School Faculty,
specially focusing on the 7 Thinking Strategies presented in the book Mosaic of Thoughts, I Read It
But I Dont Get It, and other books related to literacy.

School Improvement Committee Member (2007 2013) Participated as a member for the 2008
accreditation process and currently serving as a co-chair for the Resources and Support Systems
committee for 2013 accreditation process.

News Analysis Club. High School. 2010 (One Semester).

Video Editing Club. Middle School. 2009 (One Semester).

Class Sponsor. 8
th
grade class sponsor during 2009 2010 school year.

7
th
and 8
th
grades Social Studies (in Spanish) teacher (2008-2010). In charge of a complete
curriculum change in order to align ASA curriculum to the Paraguayan Minister of Education
requirements.

Social Studies Chair in Spanish Department (2004 2007) Organized and implement curriculum
changes in the Spanish curriculum program in the elementary level.

3
rd
grade Spanish and Social Studies (in Spanish) teacher (2004-2008)


Christian School of Nathanael, Asuncin Paraguay
K-10
th
grade English Teacher (2001-2003)


Publications/Conferences Given/Attended
Organized (with my colleague Daniel Bigler) and participated in the Workshop The Harkness
Method at the American School of Asuncion. Facilitated by Margaret Foley from Exeter Academy,
NH. July 2012.

Presenter: Literacy in the High School: The Seven Thinking Strategies. AASSA Conference. Quito,
Ecuador. March 2012.

Gonzlez Acosta, Rafael. TeacherEvaluationManagement. Thesis and Dissertation. July 2011.

Attended: Exeter Humanities Institute. Exeter, NH. United State of America. June 26
th
July 1
st
of
2011.

Presenter: Multidisciplinary Projects. AASSA (Association of American Schools in South
America). Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. October 17 20 of2007.

Presenter: The ABC format for writing. AASSA (Association of American Schools in South
America). Asuncin, Paraguay. October 19 21 of 2006.

Volunteering
Un Techo para mi Pas. Building emergency houses for very poor people. Luque-Paraguay.
December 2011.
Youth Groups. Assembly of God Church (Centro Familiar de Adoracin Central). Leadership,
teaching, and coaching of teenagers and young adults. 2000-Present.

Languages
Fluent in writing, reading and speaking in Spanish and English.
Intermediate level in speaking and reading in Portuguese.