Alberto Chavez
El Paso
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated with a strong commitment to serving vulnerable communities, Equipped with deep spiritual insight, emotional intelligence, and cross-cultural understanding, I enjoy providing spiritual care, and support to individuals facing trauma and displacement. Fluent in empathy and equipped with strong communication skills, I foster a welcoming and inclusive environment that honors diverse religious backgrounds and fosters healing. Ready to offer spiritual leadership and emotional support to refugees, helping them rebuild hope, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Mathematics Teacher
Gadsden Independent School District
Chaparral, NM
03.2023 - Current
Church Volunteer
Diocese of El Paso
El Paso, TX
01.1983 - Current
- Youth Group Coordinator & Evangelization Retreats: Led and organized youth group activities and evangelization retreats in early years, providing spiritual guidance and support to young people
- Catechism Coordinator: Managed catechism programs for two years, overseeing religious education for children and ensuring effective teaching and community engagement
- Youth Retreats & Conferences: Coordinated and participated in youth retreats and conferences, delivering talks and providing mentorship to young attendees
- Organized retreats and conferences that invited speakers from outside El Paso to enhance spiritual development
- Pre-Marriage Retreats & Talks: Led and participated in pre-marriage talks and retreats, offering couples support and guidance in their journey toward marriage
- Music Ministry: Actively involved in music ministry for over 40 years, singing in numerous ACTS retreats, evangelization retreats, and ministerial retreats
- Played a key role in music coordination and performances for various church events
- Evangelization & Music Therapy: Used music as a therapeutic tool to bring comfort to individuals in nursing homes, refugee centers, and community members, especially during difficult times such as illness or loss
GED Instructor
Ysleta Independent School District
El Paso, TX
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Helped primarily preparing GED students of all ages
- Worked preparing inmates from a local facility get their GED (Diploma)
Robotics/Computer Science Teacher & Instructional Technologist
Socorro Independent School District & El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX
08.1992 - 12.2019
- Taught a range of courses in Robotics, 3D Modeling, Computer Science, and Mathematics across middle and high school levels
- At Col
- John O
- Ensor Middle School, instructed middle school students in Robotics and 3D Modeling using the Project Lead The Way - Gateway to Technology curriculum
- Prior to this, at Americas High School, taught high school math and computer science courses, while assisting other teachers in creating multimedia projects and integrating technology into lessons
- As an Instructional Technologist, assisted educators with the integration of technology into curriculum planning and project creation
- Provided staff development training for teachers and administrators and served as a campus/district liaison to ensure the smooth implementation of district initiatives
- Supported staff with troubleshooting technology issues, managed the campus technology budget, and maintained an up-to-date campus website
- Supervised the computer lab and kept accurate inventory of all technology equipment on the campus
Education
Master of Arts - Pastoral Studies
Saint Thomas University
Houston, TX12.2025
Training program - Catholic Diaconate Program
Catholic Diocese of El Paso
El Paso, TX01.2025
Master's degree - Education
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX12.2005
Bachelor's degree - Computer Science
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX06.1992
Skills
- Program Management
- Project Leadership
- Project Planning
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Familiar with Performance Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS)
- Familiar with the Family Residential Standards (FRS)
- Team collaboration
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
Teaching Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
High School Mathematics Teacher
Gadsden Independent School District
03.2023 - Current
GED Instructor
Ysleta Independent School District
02.2021 - 02.2023
Robotics/Computer Science Teacher & Instructional Technologist
Socorro Independent School District & El Paso Community College
08.1992 - 12.2019
Church Volunteer
Diocese of El Paso
01.1983 - Current
Training program - Catholic Diaconate Program
Catholic Diocese of El Paso
Master's degree - Education
The University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelor's degree - Computer Science
The University of Texas at El Paso
Master of Arts - Pastoral Studies
Saint Thomas University