George Gonzalez M.T.S., M.A., Ph D

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1 1313 WEST BUCHANAN STREET HARLINGEN, TEXAS George Gonzalez M.T.S., M.A., Ph D EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts (Spanish), 5/83 College of Santa Fe, New Mexico Bachelor of College Studies (Humanities), 5/82 College of Santa Fe, New Mexico Master of Theological Studies, 5/9/87 Saint Meinrad School of Theology, St. Meinrad, Indiana Master of Arts in Religion and Counseling, 1990 Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia Ph.D. in Psychology, 6/2005 Alpine University, Switzerland (WECS Evaluated) LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS Certified Criminal Justice Specialist License Marriage and Family Therapist by the State of Texas Certified Addiction Specialist License Professional Counselor by State of Maine American Board of Medical Psychotherapists Clinical Associates American Psychotherapy Association Clinical Member National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapist-Certified Master Addiction Counselor National Certified Psychologist Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor Certified Professional Clinical Psychotherapist Board Certified Correctional Chaplain Board Certified Clinical Psychologist Board Certified Psychoanalyst Board Certified Clinical Addiction Counselor Board Certified Education and Research Practitioner

2 2 TEACHING EXPERIENCE PROFESSOR AT UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PAN AMERICAN Edinburg, Texas 2009-Present To teach a course for the Criminology Dept: Crime, Religion and Society To help students understand how religion plays a big role in the criminal justice judicial system and in the inmates. To implement in the course how Psychology, Religion and Philosophy play a big role within the criminal justice system. In this course, thus, I teach psychology, philosophy and theology. PROFESSOR AT SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE Weslaco, Texas Present Taught Psychology, College Success, and Music Appreciation Courses and given workshops to students on studying habits. For students to graduate with this courses in there major they choose. PROFESSOR AT THE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY NEW WORLD MISSION DUNAMIS (Distance Learning) South Africa 1999-Present To teach students online/ virtual Psychology and Philosophy courses. Students learned both the general abstract and concrete theories in General Psychology and other disciplines in Psychology and Philosophy. INSTURCTOR FOR G.E.D. & E.S.L. FOR BROWNSVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ADULT EDUCATION DEPT Brownsville, Texas G.E.D. & E.S.L. Classes to adults who need like skills in English Language and those that need to learn the subjects in order to obtain their G.E.D.

3 Students learned to write, read and communicate in English Students learned to write, read and mathematics in order to get their G.E.D. 3 PROFESSOR AT CANYON COLLEGE 1999-Present To teach Psychology and Music at the Master s and Doctorate levels. Students learned both the general abstract and concrete concepts in Psychology in order to have a better knowledge in Psychology issues. Students take this course as a course in order to graduate with a Bachelor and/or Graduate degree. PROFESSOR AT UNIVERSTY OF TEXAS IN BROWNSVILLE 1994 part-time for several semesters and summers (GED & ESL) Faculty Adjunct Taught Educational Psychology E.S.L. Classes to adults who need life skills in English language. For Students to learn the concepts of Educational Psychology Students learned to communicate and read in English Students went on for their G.E.D. Students learned Educational Psychology to complete their majors. PROFESSOR AT BROWNSVILLE IND. SCHOOL DISTRICT 1994 Brownsville, TX To teach G.E.D. and English as a Second Language to Adults. To maintain accurate timesheets and attendance reports. To maintain daily and monthly reports such as reports. To maintain daily lesson plans and follow the Adult Education curriculum. To pre-post assessment of students. To attend staff development. To work with multi-level group settings. Also, develop end-ofyear program progress reports. Also, to do some counseling with students. Students graduate with the program Students go on to college Students learned to communicate and read in English TAUGH ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TO ADULTS AT MCALLEN IND. SCHOOL DISTRICT McAllen, TX

4 Be able to provide instruction to E.S.L. Maintain accurate timesheets and attendance reports. To maintain daily and monthly records. To maintain daily lesson plans and follow the Adult Education curriculum. To pre-post assessment of students. To attend staff development. To work with multilevel group of settings. Also, to develop end-of-the-year program progress reports. Students graduated to become American Citizens Students learned to communicate and read in English Students continued for their G.E.D. 4 DIOCESE OF BROWNSVILLE: JAIL/PRISON MINISTRY DEPT. PRISON MINISTRY 2002-Present To teach students (inmates) Old Testament, New Testament, Systematic Theology, Church History, Moral Theology and Pastoral Counseling in order to graduate with a Certificate in Religious Studies. Inmates to become better Christians in Society. Inmates to be better models for their families. Students to learn and defend their faith. Inmates to learn the skills thru counseling about addictions and about life. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE JAIL/ PRISON CHAPLAIN/ MINISTER/ DIRECTOR 2002-Present Diocese of Brownsville To perform sacrament, pastoral care and counseling to the inmates, covering 4 counties. Also, to do addictions counseling and group counseling. For inmate to be evangelized and catechized. For inmate to become accepting in his addiction and not be in denial in order to be recover. For inmate to assist 12 step recovery program. To be business administrator/director for the ministry of chaplaincy. PRIEST, ORGANIST & MUSIC DIRECTOR AT IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CHURCH Harlingen, Texas

5 2004-Present 5 Priestly Ministry As a Licensed Therapist to give Counseling Choral Director and Organist PRIEST, ORGANIST & DIOCESAN CHORAL DIRECTOR FOR THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF SAN JUAN San Juan, Texas Present Diocesan Choral Director for special occasions, for the Most Rev. Bishop Diocesan Organist for special occasions, for the Most Rev. Bishop To teach music theory and composition PRIEST TO OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH Harlingen, Texas 2009-Present To assist the pastor at the parish To administer and teach about the sacraments To do pastoral care and counseling to parishioners CHAPLAIN AT KNAPP MEDICAL CENTER Weslaco, TX To do pastoral care and counseling to the sick and their families To be on call 24 hours to do pastoral care and counseling to the sick and families of those patients that are dying. ASSOCIATE PASTOR AT SAN MARTIN DE PORRES CHURCH Weslaco, TX To perform sacramental, pastoral care and counseling to parishioners and parish. Research, designed and implement a premarital personal development program. To be a business parish administrator for churches funds. ASSOCIATE PASTOR AT ST. LUKES CATHOLIC CHURCH 1996 Brownsville, TX

6 6 Priest in charge of a Catholic Mission called San Patricio. To provide administration responsibilities and sacramental duties for the parishioners. Also, to provide marriage and family therapy, addiction therapy in different disorders and pastoral counseling. For parishioners to feel culturally satisfied in their personal religious experience. To be a Business Administrator for churches funds. THERAPIST AT PALMER DRUG ABUSE 1994-Present Brownsville, TX Individual therapy for chemical dependency adults with all kids of addiction disorders and marriage and family therapy. For clients to become accepting in his/her addiction and not be in denial in order to be recover. For client to assist 12-step recovery programs ASSOCIATE PASTOR AT OUR LADY OF SORROWS CHURCH McAllen, TX PASTOR OF QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE San Benito, TX ASSOCIATE PASTOR AT ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER CHURCH McAllen, TX Performed individual pastoral counseling in areas of: family issues, grief and dying, pre-marital, marriage and divorce problems and spiritual counseling. Designed and implemented educational classes for adults, high school and college students. Managed as an assistant and was responsible for a large fiscal budget. Delivered various speeches to large audiences. Managed total responsibilities for school or religion in grades: 1 st. thru 12 th. Research, designed and implement a premarital personal development program. Designed and direct curriculum for teachers in spiritual and theological theories. To be Business Administrator for Churches funds. CHARTER PALMS HOSPITAL McAllen, TX Individual and group therapy for adolescents, chemical dependency for adults, geriatrics and various open groups on DSM IV or categories. Designed and conducted Educational Modules in co-dependency, pastoral awareness, marital

7 7 problems and depression. Participated in collaborative clinical staffing meetings regarding patient treatment progress, administratively documented all patients required paperwork including psychosocial histories, assessments and discharges. Imagery and music therapy with geriatrics patients resulted in faster insight and treatment progress. Creative group experimental role-plays facilitated patient awareness in behavioral patterns. Assisted in developing a male and female anger groups. INPATIENT THERAPIST CONTRACT BASIS McAllen, TX SEMINARS: Grant Writing Defense Mechanisms Refocusing Your Life 12-Step Recovery Seminar Compulsivity Behavior Cross Addictions Eating Disorders DSM IV Disorders SKILLS: Spanish-English-Italian-Latin Excellent Communication Organizational and Administrative Team Player Excellent Listening