FRANCISCO JAVIER VALDEZ
BROWNSVILLE
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
South Texas ISD - Mercedes
10.2021 - Current
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Security Officer/Emergency Medical Technician
Various Companies
01.1981 - 10.2021
- Provided access control and enforced all rules and regulations pertaining to health and safety in a variety of settings and facilities such as factories and warehouses
- Safeguarded Immigration detainees at an immigration detention center and provided escort to and from Immigration hearings and proceedings
- Provided emergency first aid as needed as an EMT.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
Teacher
Brownsville Independent School District
03.1999 - 05.2020
- Provided instruction to special needs students in a variety of settings such as Content Mastery, Modified, and Inclusion
- Maintained proper logs and official documentation as per protocol
- Attended IEP meetings and assisted in the development of Individual education plans.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Community Supervision Officer
Hidalgo County Adult Probation
09.1994 - 09.1997
- Supervised defendants while on probation to make sure that they complied with all conditions of community supervision
- Drafted and submitted motions to the courts to accommodate individual client's needs.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice. Teacher Certificate- PK-12 Generic Special Education (1999) -
University of Texas-Brownsville
05.1994
Associates in Applied Science in Law Enforcement. Certificate- Emergency Medical Technician. -
Texas Southmost College
05.1992
Diploma -
Los Fresnos High School
05.1980
Skills
- Behavior Modifications
- Progress Evaluations
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Motivating students
Certification
- Certified Special Education Teacher PK-12th grades. TEA
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
South Texas ISD - Mercedes
10.2021 - Current
Teacher
Brownsville Independent School District
03.1999 - 05.2020
Community Supervision Officer
Hidalgo County Adult Probation
09.1994 - 09.1997
Security Officer/Emergency Medical Technician
Various Companies
01.1981 - 10.2021
Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice. Teacher Certificate- PK-12 Generic Special Education (1999) -
University of Texas-Brownsville
Associates in Applied Science in Law Enforcement. Certificate- Emergency Medical Technician. -
Texas Southmost College
Diploma -
Los Fresnos High School
- Certified Special Education Teacher PK-12th grades. TEA
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