D A R I O LUJAN
El Paso,Texas
Summary
Versatile Instructor recognized for engaging students and delivering powerful lectures to inspire and educate. Organized and focused professional willing to go extra mile to help students both inside and outside classroom. In-depth knowledge of relevant technology to support instruction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dual Credit Instructor
Pebble Hills Early College
El Paso, TX
07.2017 - Current
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of students.
- Attended meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.
- Employed variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of diverse learners.
- Evaluated performance of students and made provisions to meet learning needs.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
- Implemented instructional materials and curriculum to meet specific program needs.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades and assessments for all students in the course.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
Adjunct Instructor
El Paso Community College
El Paso
06.2017 - Current
- Taught EDUC 1300- Educational Psychology
- Planned curriculum and taught technical writing at the college level
- Utilized advanced instructional technology to enhance pedagogical technique
- Taught in part with an innovative, interdisciplinary team-teaching program design
- Taught three sections of university-level “Learning Frameworks” at El Paso Community College
- Dual Credit Program Facilitator
- Planned curriculum and facilitated three sections of Government/Economics
- Monitored student success in class and encouraged students towards success through personal conversations
- Communicated effectively with EPCC instructor and students when problems, issues, and/or questions arise
- Encouraged students maintain positive attitudes and a drive for their futures
- World History Teacher
- Taught two sections of advanced placement (AP) in accordance with the College Board
- Taught two sections of special needs students
- Utilized data driven mindset and data assessment to help transition student weaknesses into strengths.
Federal Customs and Border Protection Officer
U. S. Department of Homeland Security
El Paso
08.2011 - 05.2017
- Trained in interviewing skills, fraudulent documents, interacting with different types of people, and the use of firearms
- Demonstrated outstanding strong communication skills and highly adept at assisting co-workers
- Established front line at ports of entry to the United States, with the mission of stopping terrorism, narcotics, and aliens from entering the United States illegally
- Received training in the use of the Spanish language within the scope of duties while being assigned to the Spanish Language academy in Charleston, South Carolina via US Customs and Border Protection.
Social Studies Teacher
Mission Early College High School
El Paso
08.2006 - 08.2011
- Maintained stable learning environment
- Upheld curriculum standards that coincide on the national and state levels
- Designed engaging lessons for different student population
- Instilled good working habits among students.
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Change and Leadership -
University of Southern California
05.2021
Master of Arts (MA) in History -
Sul Ross State University
12.2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History -
Sul Ross State University
08.2004
Skills
- Strong presentation and intrapersonal communication skills, both in English and Spanish
- Excellent time management, analytical, and organizational skills
- Teamworking and building relationships on dependability
- Academic instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Records Management
- Curriculum Development
- Class Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Group and individual instruction
- Innovative lesson planning
- Curriculum delivery
- Ability to easily understand, interpret, and draw conclusions from students’ learning challenges
- Using artificial intelligence to make online courses and modules
- Provided professional development for Social Studies department
- Assignment Grading
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Continuous professional development
Leadership Honors
- TEA Exemplary School – Mission Early College High School (05/2006 – 05/2011)
- All – Academic Honors – American Southwest Conference (05/2004)
- Honors – Student Government Association (05/2004)
- Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities (05/2004)
- President – Alpha Chi National Honor Society (04/2003 – 04/2004)
- Outstanding History Student – Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society (04/2004)
- Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society (04/2004)
- International Foreign Language Honor Society (12/2003)
- Leadership Historian Award, SRSU Camp (02/2002)
References
- Dr. Ignacio Estorga, Principal, Socorro High School, Socorro Independent School District, 915-256-7117, iestor@sisd.net
- Mr. Fernando Ruiz, Government Instructor, Pebble Hills High School, Socorro Independent School District, 915-920-7707, fruiz@sisd.net
- Dr. Sourena Haj - Mohamadi, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California, 336-458-7992, hajmoham@usc.edu
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Certified Teacher in the State of Texas
- Credentialed by El Paso Community College to teach education courses.
Timeline
Dual Credit Instructor
Pebble Hills Early College
07.2017 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
El Paso Community College
06.2017 - Current
Federal Customs and Border Protection Officer
U. S. Department of Homeland Security
08.2011 - 05.2017
Social Studies Teacher
Mission Early College High School
08.2006 - 08.2011
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Change and Leadership -
University of Southern California
Master of Arts (MA) in History -
Sul Ross State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History -
Sul Ross State University
- Certified Teacher in the State of Texas
- Credentialed by El Paso Community College to teach education courses.
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