Experience

The Book Haven

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Owner

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Operate an independent bookstore. Operate an independent bookstore.



Yavapai College Veterans Upward Bound

• Instructor

  • Jan 2013 - May 2015

  Provide college-prep instruction to veterans preparing to enroll in full-time classes. Current courses are Introduction to Computers and Spanish. Provide college-prep instruction to veterans preparing to enroll in full-time classes. Current courses are Introduction to Computers and Spanish.



Arizona Department of Economic Security

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Disabled Veterans Outreach Specialist - Employment

  • Jun 2005 - Jun 2013

  Provide intensive services to veterans with barriers to employment, conduct interviews, assist with job search, instruct in résumé writing and interviewing, perform records searches and submit records requests to appropriate agencies, refer to specialized services and counseling as needed. Establish working relationships with local employers, enter job orders, pre-screen applicants for desired skills and abilities. Answer questions and provide guidance to unemployed veterans seeking Unemployment Insurance, work with UI offices to help resolve claimant issues. Intensively use computers to enter data in both online and DOS-based databases, design forms and signs, create spreadsheets to provide reports. Show less



City of Prescott Valley

• Spanish Instructor

  • 2004 - 2009

  Instructed adult learners in an adult enrichment environment. Created curriculum, delivered instruction, facilitated language practice, tailored instruction to student needs and interests. Instructed adult learners in an adult enrichment environment. Created curriculum, delivered instruction, facilitated language practice, tailored instruction to student needs and interests.



Arizona Department of Economic Security Employment Service

• Program Service Evaluator I

  • Nov 2004 - Jun 2005

  Assist job seekers with work search, résumé writing, and use of resource room. Provide information on Unemployment Insurance. Assist Unemployment claimants with issues related to their claims. Conduct Unemployment Insurance eligibility reviews and Re-Employment Orientations. Assist job seekers with work search, résumé writing, and use of resource room. Provide information on Unemployment Insurance. Assist Unemployment claimants with issues related to their claims. Conduct Unemployment Insurance eligibility reviews and Re-Employment Orientations.



YCFA Achieve Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education

• Teacher

  • Sep 2003 - Jan 2004

  Facilitated computer-based instruction of 8th grade students in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies and Science. Prepared and delivered lessons as needed for areas causing difficulty. Evaluated student progress, assessed student achievement, referred students for specialized services as appropriate. Designed and delivered instruction to high school students in 1st and 2nd year Spanish classes. Accommodated special needs students. Facilitated computer-based instruction of 8th grade students in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies and Science. Prepared and delivered lessons as needed for areas causing difficulty. Evaluated student progress, assessed student achievement, referred students for specialized services as appropriate. Designed and delivered instruction to high school students in 1st and 2nd year Spanish classes. Accommodated special needs students.



Mayer Junior/Senior High School

• Teacher

  • Jan 2002 - May 2003

  Instructed 9th grade English, 1st and 2nd year Spanish and 7th grade Spanish enrichment classes. Created lessons, designed rubrics for assessment, evaluated student progress. Aligned curriculum with state standards, prepared students for state achievement testing. Assisted with limited English students in other classes, translated for parents and administrators as needed. Adapted instruction for special needs students. Participated in conferences with parents as well as Individual Education Plan meetings for special needs students. Show less



United States Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Radio operator, Translator, Military Instructor, Squad Leader

  • May 1994 - Jul 2000

  Performed a wide variety of duties including language translation (Spanish), equipment and vehicle repair and maintenance, instruction of other soldiers and officers, and supervision of junior personnel. Instructed personnel in the maintenance, operation and deployment of specialized military intelligence systems as well as Spanish and military-specific topics. Provided security for top-secret intelligence facility. Conducted inventories and inspections, enforced standards, trained, counseled and mentored young soldiers. Show less