Antonia Ramirez
Covina,CA
Summary
Dedicated educator with strong foundation in curriculum development and student engagement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to evolving educational needs. Consistently focused on achieving tangible results and supporting student success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Instructor
La Puente High School
La Puente, CA
2006 - Current
- Prepare students with basic knowledge of the criminal justice system.
- Emphasis on security operations, emergency procedures, report writing and career opportunities
- Provide theory and hands-on experience in Crime Scene Investigation.
- Encourage effective communication, interpersonal skills, and problem solving.
Substitute Para-Educator
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Covina, CA
2003 - 2006
- Direct daily interaction with mentally and physically disabled adults and children.
- Assist teacher with meeting student’s developmental objectives.
- Observe and report on student progress in achieving goals.
- Responsible for meeting classroom scheduling requirements.
Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
Los Angeles, CA
01.1991 - 01.2002
- Supervised the Medical Service building, which consisted of high-profile and mentally unstable inmates.
- Directly responsible for the security of medical and mental health staff.
- Participated in the T.A.L.K. Program (Teaching and Loving Kids) where inmates would have supervised visits with their minor children for two hours every Saturday.
- Supervised inmate housing, booking areas, and activities.
- Supervised over 200 inmates, ensuring security for staff and inmates.
- Supervised the T.A.L.K. Program (Teaching and Loving Kids) where inmates would have supervised visits with their minor children for two hours every Saturday.
Deputy Sheriff Trainee
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department - Sheriff's Academy
Los Angeles, CA
01.1991 - 01.1991
- Attended the academy for 20 weeks, learning the interpretation and application of laws; basic criminal and traffic investigation techniques.
- Finished in the top 15 percentile of academy Class 268.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Career and Technical Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZCompletion of Sheriff’s Academy -
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
03-1991
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
Accomplishments
La Puente High School Advocate for Domestic Violence Awareness
Radio station presentation on the La Puente High School Public Safety Pathway
Certification
- California Career and Technical Education Credential
- Community Emergency Response Team Coordinator (C.E.R.T)
- First Aid/ CPR Training Coordinator
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
01.1991 - 01.2002
Deputy Sheriff Trainee
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department - Sheriff's Academy
01.1991 - 01.1991
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Instructor
La Puente High School
2006 - Current
Substitute Para-Educator
Los Angeles County Office of Education
2003 - 2006
Bachelor of Science - Career and Technical Education
Northern Arizona University
Completion of Sheriff’s Academy -
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
AWARDS
Teacher of the Year 2024-2025 La Puente High School,
Program of Excellence from Law and Public Safety Education Network Awarded 2024
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- March 3rd 2022: Los Angeles County Office of Education Presentation
- Provided a 20-minute presentation on “Support for English Language Learners in CTE” to over a 100 educators and administrators. The presentation received many accolades from members of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, my principal and various college administrators were in attendance.