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Carlos A. Blanco

Houston,TX

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Care Technician

Bay Area Recovery Center
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.

ESL Instructor

Hello Kids Virtual Learning
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Online English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor to elementary students, executing lesson plans and follow-up assessments
  • Co-planned with students and families from Nanjing, Beijing, and Wuhan, China to plan an appropriate amount of time for ESL instruction

Middle School Science Instructor

KIPP Intrepid Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Taught Integrated/Gen Ed science
  • Adapted Texas Standards for middle school science to create an innovative curriculum
  • Prepared students for State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), a cumulative state-wide test in science, with 85% passing rate, and 30% commended score.

Lead Elementary School Science Instructor

KIPP Infinity Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Taught ICT Kindergarten for three years then whole-school (K-4) science instruction
  • Managed science teachers through observations, lesson planning, and direct coaching
  • Wrote and implemented KIPP NYC’s elementary school science curriculum based on Next Generation Science Standards, NY State objectives, and the “Five E” lesson structure.

Education

MS - Special & Bilingual Education

Hunter College, City University of New York
New York, NY
05.2014

BA - Religion & Human Rights

Columbia University
New York, NY
2012

Skills

  • Proficient in writing, editing, managing, coordinating/planning, public speaking, data-analysis
  • Knowledge of various computer programs (Microsoft Office, Adobe, GradeBook)
  • Intrapersonal skills
  • Crisis Management
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Emotional Support
  • Special Education
  • Counseling/Coaching
  • Active Listening

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Direct Care Technician

Bay Area Recovery Center
06.2022 - 07.2023

ESL Instructor

Hello Kids Virtual Learning
01.2020 - 05.2022

Middle School Science Instructor

KIPP Intrepid Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2020

Lead Elementary School Science Instructor

KIPP Infinity Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2017

MS - Special & Bilingual Education

Hunter College, City University of New York

BA - Religion & Human Rights

Columbia University
Carlos A. Blanco