Hector Escoto
Spring Valley,CA
Summary
Capable educator with over eight years of experience in teacher roles. Excellent classroom management, lecturing and behavior enhancement skills. Collaborative in working with teachers, administrators and specialists to support all student needs. Talented professor with experience coordinating effective lesson plans and collaborating with administrators. Practical and innovative when crafting classroom lectures, driving discussions and offering one-on-one guidance. Results-focused and driven educator. Proficient teacher with experience teaching pupils using engaging and interactive classroom lessons. Familiar with department needs and leadership strategies. Talented at quickly identifying student issues and comprehension levels to address areas needing improvement for maximum success. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
ABI
San Diego
06.2024 - Current
- Provided 1, 1 intervention for clients with autism spectrum disorder, following the specific guidelines of their individualized behavior plans.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection systems such as ABC charts, frequency counts, and latency measures.
- Assisted in developing positive behavior support plans to promote desired behaviors and decrease problem behaviors.
- Collaborated with other professionals including BCBAs, teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists to ensure best practices are being implemented for each client.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and plan further interventions when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of data collected during sessions and wrote detailed reports regarding client's progress.
- Performed functional assessments to determine the function of challenging behaviors exhibited by clients.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or visual cues as needed to facilitate learning opportunities for clients.
- Implemented reinforcement strategies such as token economy systems or point systems to increase desirable behaviors while decreasing undesirable ones.
- Observed clients throughout sessions to identify potential triggers of problem behaviors or areas needing improvement.
- Utilized a variety of positive reinforcement techniques such as praise, rewards, tangible items, activity privileges, to reinforce appropriate behavior.
- Conducted training sessions for caregivers on effective implementation of behavioral strategies at home.
- Communicated effectively with families about their child's progress in therapy sessions.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
Tailor Day Worker and Independet Living Coach
Home Of Guiding Hands
El Cajon, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized life skills plans for clients based on their needs and goals.
- Provided guidance to clients in developing personal, social and problem-solving skills.
- Conducted assessments of client's current life skills levels and created strategies for improvement.
- Facilitated group sessions focused on teaching healthy lifestyle habits and decision-making techniques.
- Created educational materials such as handouts, activities, and presentations to support learning objectives.
- Encouraged clients to identify solutions to problems they are facing in their lives.
- Assisted clients with goal setting by helping them create action plans that were tailored to their individual needs.
- Supported the development of communication, relationship building and conflict resolution skills among participants.
- Monitored progress of clients and provided feedback on their performance during coaching sessions.
- Coached individuals in recognizing emotions, understanding how those emotions impact behavior, and responding appropriately to situations.
- Collaborated with other professionals including school counselors, therapists, teachers., to ensure best possible outcomes for each client.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions including notes on progress made towards goals.
- Educated families about available resources in the community that can be used to improve life skills.
- Advised parents and guardians on ways they can positively influence their child's behavior at home.
- Tracked data related to program effectiveness such as attendance rates or completion rates.
- Promoted development of positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior.
- Delivered positive reinforcement to adult learners to overcome obstacles and become more confident.
- Conducted life skills evaluations and set client goals based on abilities.
Respite Worker
Home Of Guiding Hands
El Cajon, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Adhered strictly to confidentiality policies while working with sensitive information related to client cases.
- Assessed client physical, mental and emotional conditions as well as vital signs.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Utilized diverse activities to support social, emotional and recreational needs of individuals under care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication administration, and light housekeeping.
- Monitored medications taken by clients on a daily basis according to doctor's orders.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care techniques including hygiene and grooming habits.
- Assisted ill, disabled and elderly clients by providing companionship, comfort and medicine.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through use of reinforcement techniques such as verbal praise or tangible rewards.
- Prepared healthy food, cleaned up living spaces, washed clothes and shopped for items such as food and shampoo.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Helped with personal hygiene and other daily living needs.
- Assessed client's physical and mental health status through observation during interactions with clients.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Maintained hygienic and safe environments through frequent sanitation and cleaning.
Job Coach
Arc Of San Diego
San Dieg, CA
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Guided clients in learning to complete job tasks to develop motivation and skills.
- Engaged individuals receiving support through coaching, feedback and skills development exercises.
- Participated in and attended meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs.
- Advised participants on educational options available to enhance employability prospects.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
TEACHER OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
Colegio Cristobal Colon Independencia
TIJUANA, BC
07.2018 - 03.2023
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Created and maintained orderly, well-managed and stimulating classroom environment.
- Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
- Presented subject matter to students in easy-to-understand terms to maximize learning opportunities.
- Graded tests and papers and uploaded grading information to district system.
- Evaluated student academic and social growth and prepared progress reports on individual pupil improvement.
- Encouraged students to be understanding with others.
- Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Met with parents to share perspectives on child's strengths and weaknesses.
PROFESSOR OF SOCIAL STUDIES
INSTITUTO JACOME LAS HUERTAS
TIJUANA, BC
09.2015 - 07.2022
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Used diverse technologies to help students grasp materials and enhance overall education.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Mentored, tutored and instructed students after school and during planning times.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Studied and stayed abreast of current topics in education.
- Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
- Directed group activities to promote immersive, play-based learning.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Prepared, administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
Professor
IEE INSTITUTO DE ESTUDIOS ESPECIALIZADOS
TIJUANA, BC
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Supervised student projects related to philosophical concepts.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Planned lectures, assigned readings and exams for students.
- Developed and taught courses in the philosophy of religion, ethics, epistemology, and metaphysics.
- Assessed student performance through regular feedback sessions.
- Introduced undergraduate students to new subject matter in philosophy and created exams and quizzes to test knowledge.
International Relations Assistant
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE BAJA CALIFORNIA
Tijuana, BC
05.2014 - 12.2016
- Processed financial documents, contracts, expense reports and invoices.
- Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
- Processed incoming mail and packages and placed envelopes in bins for employees.
- Prepared correspondence, reports and other documents in final formats with correct punctuation, capitalization, grammar and spelling.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Maintained accurate department and customer records.
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
- Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
- Prepared and prioritized calendars and correspondence.
- Composed correspondence, reports and meeting notes.
- Utilized editing programs to proofread content for typo-free emails, memos and documentation.
- Collected and organized documents, such as birth certificates, passports, visas, marriage certificates, affidavits of support, and other evidence for review.
- Maintained current knowledge of changes in immigration policies, procedures, and law.
- Leveraged knowledge of precedents and applicable laws to determine probable case outcomes.
- Collaborated with interested parties to share information on permanent residence and citizenship.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of immigration regulations and policies by attending workshops, seminars and other educational offerings.
- Provided oversight on ISP regarding study permits, work permits and temporary resident visas.
- Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements and contracts.
- Reviewed client files regularly, consulted attorney and prepared regular status reports to clients and tracked multiple deadlines simultaneously for employer clients.
- Advocated on behalf of immigrant rights organizations at local, state, and federal levels.
- Organized travel arrangements for immigrants who need to visit their home countries or attend interviews abroad.
BARISTA AND CASHIER
CAFE CIRCULO UABC
Tijuana, BC
02.2010 - 04.2015
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.
- Memorized official and off-menu coffee and tea preparations.
- Restocked self-service area with sweeteners, stir sticks and coffee cup sleeves.
- Repaired minor issues with equipment and handled troubleshooting tasks to keep coffee machines operational.
- Cleaned and sanitized service or seating areas, complying to health protocols and food safety standards.
Education
Certificate - Pearson-centered Support
SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CENTER
San Diego01-2024
High School Diploma -
CHULA VISTA ADULT ASCHOOL
Chula Vista, CA05.2023
Certificate - Education
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE MEXICO
CIUDAD DE MEXICO05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - PHILOSOPHY OF LAW
UNOBOYACA
TUNJA03-2018
Bachelor of Arts - PHYLOSOPHY AND LANGUAGE
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE BAJA CALIFORNIA
TIJUANA03.2016
Associate of Science - Child Development
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CASkills
- MS Office Proficient
- Lesson Planning Expertise
- Schedule Creation and Maintenance
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Academic Performance Evaluations
- Tutoring Experience
- Hands-On Learning
- Standardized Testing
- Classroom Management
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Fluent in Spanish
- Training & Development
- Special Needs Experience
- Emergency Response
- Client Education
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Fast Learner
- Database Management
- Word Processing
- Ability to Lift
- Filing and Data Archiving
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
Timeline
Behavior Technician
ABI
06.2024 - Current
Tailor Day Worker and Independet Living Coach
Home Of Guiding Hands
04.2024 - Current
Respite Worker
Home Of Guiding Hands
04.2023 - Current
Job Coach
Arc Of San Diego
04.2023 - 09.2023
TEACHER OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
Colegio Cristobal Colon Independencia
07.2018 - 03.2023
Professor
IEE INSTITUTO DE ESTUDIOS ESPECIALIZADOS
03.2017 - 12.2018
PROFESSOR OF SOCIAL STUDIES
INSTITUTO JACOME LAS HUERTAS
09.2015 - 07.2022
International Relations Assistant
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE BAJA CALIFORNIA
05.2014 - 12.2016
BARISTA AND CASHIER
CAFE CIRCULO UABC
02.2010 - 04.2015
Certificate - Pearson-centered Support
SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CENTER
High School Diploma -
CHULA VISTA ADULT ASCHOOL
Certificate - Education
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE MEXICO
Bachelor of Arts - PHILOSOPHY OF LAW
UNOBOYACA
Bachelor of Arts - PHYLOSOPHY AND LANGUAGE
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE BAJA CALIFORNIA
Associate of Science - Child Development
Southwestern College
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