Esteban Alvarez
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record as a U.S. Probation Officer at U.S. Courts, excelling in relationship building and complex problem-solving. Enhanced caseload efficiency through advanced technology and maintained compliance with legal standards, ensuring community safety. Completed home visits and employment visits to have a better understanding of the environment in which the defendant is part of.
Fostering positive environments as a Substitute Teacher at BISD, engaging students effectively.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
BISD
Brownsville, Texas
10.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
U.S. Probation Officer
U.S. Courts
Southern District Of Texas-Brownsville
01.2000 - 07.2020
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Established productive relationships with local law enforcement agencies, enhancing information sharing and cooperation.
- Increased efficiency in caseload management through the use of advanced technology tools such as electronic monitoring devices and case management software systems.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of community corrections.
- Ensured compliance with court-ordered sanctions by closely monitoring probationers'' adherence to conditions of release.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home, and employment visits.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Upheld legal standards by maintaining current knowledge on laws, policies, procedures related to probationary practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Texas-Brownsville
Brownsville, Texas 08-1992
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Behavior modeling
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
BISD
10.2023 - Current
U.S. Probation Officer
U.S. Courts
01.2000 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Texas-Brownsville