Experience

The Foundation for Hispanic Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Science Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  I am currently employed as a Social Science teacher for the Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy (RCLA), one of three high schools under The Foundation for Hispanic Education. My job entails teaching two different subjects for students at different grade levels. The first subject I teach is Ethnic Studies and the Second is the Maestros class, which is a leadership course I am helping plan, implement and develop. I have also taught Government and Economics as well as Mexican American History during my time at RCLA.



City of San Jose

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recreation Lead

  • Sep 2013 - Present

  Are employed as a part time Recreation Leader under the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Division for the City of San Jose. As a a recreation leader I help with different programs within the division including late night gym, Project Hope, amongst other programs occurring in our beloved city. Are employed as a part time Recreation Leader under the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Division for the City of San Jose. As a a recreation leader I help with different programs within the division including late night gym, Project Hope, amongst other programs occurring in our beloved city.

• Student Advocate

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  Currently serve students within the Latino College Preparatory Academy, Luis Valdez Leadership Academy and Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy through enhancing the school culture by leading efforts in development, implementation, and facilitation of academic, character development and extracurricular activities. Mentor male students through the facilitation of the Joven Noble program, an indigenous based rights of passage program for adolescent males. Connect students to extracurricular activities and / or services in the surrounding community of our schools.



Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Youth and Family Specialist/Recreation

  • Oct 2011 - Oct 2014

  Work with gang impacted and at risk youth. Facilitate empowerment workshops to create awareness and educate mentees on the realities of life. Topics covered in the workshops are: higher education, self identity, healthy living, etc. Recreation staff who builds relationships with youth through sports. Become better aquainted with them as well as offer them aid as a Youth and Family Specialist. Create connections and strong ties with students through handball, soccer, basketball, foosball, etc., Youth and Family Specialist/Recreation staff who oversees the Homework Club and supervises those who do community service at the center.



The National Hispanic University

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Peer Tutor

  • May 2010 - Sep 2011

  Provided academic assistance in mathematics, reading, writing and study skills to help students develop the necessary skill level to ensure success in college. Offered student support inside and outside the cohort classes. Moreover, organized teambuilding activities for a group of 26 students. Provided academic assistance in mathematics, reading, writing and study skills to help students develop the necessary skill level to ensure success in college. Offered student support inside and outside the cohort classes. Moreover, organized teambuilding activities for a group of 26 students.



Mexican American Community Services Agency (MACSA)

• Youth Leader

  • Mar 2010 - Apr 2011

  Co-facilitated the youth empowerement group "Joven Noble". As well as, organize and manage a play for 200 “at risk” middle school and high school students as a way to bring pregnancy prevention and gang awareness. Aside from these tasks, also assisted in the front-desk as a receptionist. Co-facilitated the youth empowerement group "Joven Noble". As well as, organize and manage a play for 200 “at risk” middle school and high school students as a way to bring pregnancy prevention and gang awareness. Aside from these tasks, also assisted in the front-desk as a receptionist.