Adam Lucas

• Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
• Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
• Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
• Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
• Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
• Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
• Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
• Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
• Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
• Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.

I assist my family manage our rental properties which entails various responsibilities aside from merely collecting rent. Since I speak Spanish, I often am the one that communicates with the renters, while also tending to any issues they might encounter such as finding contractors and facilitating deals whenever something needs maintenance or work done. I feel as though this small role in the family business has equipped me sufficiently due to the multi-faceted issues that accompany the ownership and management of so many different properties and estates.

• Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
• Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
• Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
• Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
• Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
• Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
• Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
• Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
• Improved reading comprehension among struggling students through the use of diverse texts and guided discussions about main ideas, themes, and vocabulary.
• Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
• Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
• Evaluated student progress using standardized tests, quizzes, and oral assessments to modify teaching strategies as needed.
• Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
• Achieved higher student retention rates by developing strong rapport and maintaining open communication with both students and parents.
• Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
• Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
• Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
• Adapted instructional methods according to each student''s distinct learning style, resulting in increased confidence and improved performance on assignments.
• Utilized authentic materials and real-life scenarios in lessons, making learning more relevant and engaging for students.
• Organized extracurricular language clubs, offering students additional opportunities for language practice and cultural exchange.

• Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
• Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
• I mostly and generally rotated in between three different quadriplegic gentlemen throughout the valley, and it has been one of the most eye-opening positions that has deepened my appreciation for life while also feeling respect for the patients that I took care in their positive attitudes towards life despite the worst circumstances.

As a Unitec programmer, we work alongside the Italian computer programmers that the company hires and has on-site at all times to ensure the success, efficiency, as well as the consistency of the "Unitec" hardware and software that sorts the cherries while remaining within the U.S.D.A.'s guidelines. I was trained on their own computer program where every moment involves making small adjustments to the algorithm in order to maximize profitability of the lot. This job involved a lot of critical thinking on your toes and constant, effective communication with all members of the team.

• Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
• Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
• Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
• Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.

As a member of "College Connection" on Pepperdine's campus, I had the privilege of visiting and meeting with students in poor neighborhoods of South Central, L.A. and not only getting them excited about their futures but also helping them every step of the way in the application process for colleges. This was a humbling and eye-opening experience for many reasons. It was truly insightful and touching to see so many bright, young kids considering a higher education when no one in their family has before.

My sophomore year at Pepperdine, I had the chance to work for Waves On Call which is essentially the name given to the team that reaches out to past alumni's of the institution. I would primarily communicate with these individuals over the phone which immensely strengthened my communication skills and also cultivated myself as somewhat of a good salesman since we would essentially ask for a gift or donation to the college once we had built up a strong rapport.

I had the pleasure of working for Campus Recreation at Pepperdine University my freshman year of college. It was my job to not only check the attendees in for the various workout classes but I was also C.P.R. certified which meant that it was my job to ensure a level of safety to each class taught.

• My involvement with in-school journalism and reporting has truly played a pivotal role in my success at Palm Springs High School.
• Being a host has truly cultivated my public-speaking skills, and it has truly revealed my passion for debate and investigative journalism.

• As a youth grantmaker of the coachella valley, my peers and I were responsible for reaching a consensus on which non-profit organizations receive $10,000 each year.
• Skills would include leadership, team-building, and consensus-building as well.
• Our mission was to address the issues and struggles that face our local youth, and to give back through charitable philanthropy once a consensus has been reached on the biggest issues.

• As a youth ambassador for the Desert Town Hall speaking series, I had the privilege of not only meeting and hearing some of the most influential people of our time, but I was responsible of leading my fellow students and peers in discussion following the speaker. Some of the individuals included Gov. Mitt Romney, Dr. Neil De Grasse Tyson, Platon, Dr. Charles Krauthammer, and many more. I would meet with these distinguished individuals then lead discussion followed by a Q&A.

• As a Youth For Jesus representative, I held the responsibility of trying to bring new people to our Wednesday services during lunchtime.