EXPERIENCE:

02/2019 – Present Hawthorne Academy Hawthorne, CA

Special Education Teacher
o Develop and implement lesson plans.
o Provide group and individual instruction to students in order to reinforce instructional objectives and
the implementation of student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
o Implement and reinforce student behavior plan in an effort to ensure an effective and safe learning
environment.
o Teach/taught a variety of vocational and academic classes; English, Government, Economics,
Algebra, World History, U.S. History, Computers, Spanish, Art and Woodshop.

03/2013 – 08/2018 Switzer Learning Center Torrance, CA

Special Education Teacher
o Develop and implement lesson plans.
o Provide group and individual instruction to students in order to reinforce instructional objectives and
the implementation of student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
o Implement and reinforce student behavior plan in an effort to ensure an effective and safe learning
environment.
o Teach/taught a variety of vocational and academic classes; English, Government, Economics,
Algebra, World History, U.S. History, Computers, Spanish, Art and Woodshop.

10/2010 – 01/2013 ITT-Technical Institute Culver City, CA

Admissions Representative
o Assisted and mentored potential students through admissions and financial aid process.
o Promoted school, educational programs, and benefits of attending ITT Tech to prospective adults
and high school students via approved sales presentation and campus tour.

09/2006 – 08/2010 Toberman Neighborhood Center San Pedro, CA

Program Manager
o Managed the Family Development Network (FDN) social service program.
o Coordinated program services and activities throughout the Los Angeles Harbor Area and South Bay
with subcontractors, private and public organizations, and other community stakeholders.
o Collected and compiled program data for Monthly and Quarterly Reports.
o Facilitated Domestic Violence, Anger Management, and Substance Abuse classes.

07/2004 – 09/2006 California Learning Center Huntington Park, CA

Instructor
o Taught English as a Second Language (ESL) and Business Office Administration (BOA).
o Assisted in student retention and recruitment program.
 03/1999 – 06/2004 LAUSD: YS-CARE San Pedro, CA
Lead Program Aide
o Assisted program coordinator with implementation of program activities and curriculum.
o Directed age-appropriate recreational activities.

03/1996 – 08/1998 United States Army Unites States of America

19D-Cavalry Scout
o Conducted reconnaissance and risk assessments.
o Maintained and operated military vehicles and equipment.
o Performed general office duties for headquarters.

EDUCATION:

06/2007 – 03/2009 California Coast University Santa Ana, CA

Master of Science in Psychology
o Concentration in Family Therapy

04/2003 – 02/2005 American InterContinental University Hoffman Estates, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
o Concentration in Healthcare Management

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

o Office Management o Records Management

o Report and Document Preparation
o Spreadsheet & Database Creation
o Case Planning & Management
o Client & Customer Advocacy
o Community-Client Relations
o Community Outreach
o Policy & Procedure Development
o Meeting & Event Planning
o Program Building & Administration
o Grant Program Management
o Regulatory Compliance
o Staff Development & Supervision
o Interagency Partnerships / Referrals
o Life-Skills Counseling

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, and EXAMS:

o CBEST – California Basic Education Skill Test

o CSET – California Subject Examination for Teachers
o PRAXIS II – Elementary Education: Content Knowledge
o PRAXIS II – Special Education: Core Knowledge and Application
o PRAXIS II – Special Education: Behavioral/Emotional
o 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit
o 40 Hour Domestic Violence Counselor Certification.
o Anger Management Counselor Certification – Level 1 and 2
o CAARR – Diploma, CAS-Registration # 8674

LANGUAGES:

o Spanish: speak, read, and write fluently.