Israel Montero
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Highly accomplished visionary with 15 experience in program development, implementation, coordination and management. Collaborates with faculty members to collect all necessary data and implement variety of strategies. Provide one-on-one support for online students in, academic coaching and planning, career coaching, student involvement, and online academic engagement while fostering student development by clarifying academic, professional, and personal goals using strategies that contribute to successful course completion.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Learning Facilitator
ASU Preparatory Academy
Casa Grande , Arizona
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided one-on-one support for online students in, academic coaching and planning, career coaching, student involvement, and online academic engagement while fostering student development by clarifying academic, professional, and personal goals using strategies that contribute to successful course completion
- Monitored progress of 60n online students and provide necessary support to enable students to complete their course of study, especially with at-risk students to reduce attrition through referrals to internal and external programs for additional support services and follow-up as needed
- Engaged in creative and at times disruptive brainstorming to find solutions to online student retention issues and takes initiatives with team members to implement solutions in context of ASU and Barca Academy's mission to serve students.
- Supported students and individuals with academic issues, liaising between participants, families and program executives about needs
Program Director
Boys and Girls Club of Sun Corridor
Casa Grande , AZ
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed, directed, and coordinated 200 school-age child care programs for assigned location(s), afterschool, family, outreach, and summer BGCA programs. Ensured high-quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expanded program within community in accordance with strategic and operating plans
- Recruited hired, trained, developed, scheduled, and directed personnel and volunteers. Reviewed and evaluates staff performance. Developed strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals
- Developed and maintained relationships with school administration, parent groups, and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responded to all parent and community inquiries and complaints on time.
Workforce Specialist Case Manager
Portable Practical Educational Inc.
Casa Grande , AZ
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Work on team to support cohort of 20 Migrant participants to successfully transition to employment and/or post-secondary education, including: Individually provided career counseling and support with soft skills development, resume writing, and interview preparation Assessment of migrant job readiness skills and development of mutually agreed-upon individualized employment and training plans (including career pathway exploration and goal setting). Supported development and delivery of professional development panels and workshops for members. Supported curriculum development for first term participants
- Collaborate with whole Workforce Development team to: developed and provided career-connected training for migrant participants. Developed and implemented best practices guides
- Communicate and document PEPP members, goals, services utilized, and outcomes
Community Education and Outreach Coordinator
Community Bridges Inc.
Mesa, AZ
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Developed and delivered Substance Abuse and Mental Health informational programs and materials using tenets of public health to educate public and other health professionals, promote health of population, and advocate for improved health resources and policies
- Organized and developed materials, resources, and policies that supported healthy behaviors and environments and informed, educated, and empowered schools and communities about substance abuse and mental health issues
- Conducted in-service training and workshops for adult professionals who work with youth on how to address substance abuse and mental health and more specifically around suicide intervention.
- Worked with counselors to participate in referral process for mental health services and outside counseling services for students and families.
Youth Programmer Coordinator
Scottsdale Prevention Institute
Scottsdale , AZ
10.2007 - 05.2017
- Planned, organized, directed, supervised developed, and implemented methods for accurately assessing nature and scope of student delinquency and Substance Abuse
- Established and maintained cooperative relationships between school district, community, and agencies, promoted partnerships, and ensured broad-based participation in prevention and intervention efforts.
- Publicized, promoted, articulated, and disseminated information on Substance Abuse (ATOD) to appropriate individuals and groups.
- Identified, created, and implemented high-quality prevention programming and curriculum for families and youth in community.
Infantryman (11B)
82nd, Airborne Infantry Regiment, Army
Fort Bragg , NC
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Operated weapons and equipment in ground combat operations (Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Supervised and led team of heavy weapons specialists, educating and applying hands-on training for them to succeed in team's operations and tasks. Daily engaged local populace as part of counterinsurgency objective of separating civilian population from insurgents. Trained squad of Iraqi National Army soldiers into force multiplier, from basic weapons skills to platoon tactics, and integrated them into coalition mission.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Childhood And Adolescent
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 05.2020 - 05.2022
Minor - Transborder Chicana/o And Latina/o Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 05.2020 - 05.2022
Skills
Community outreach
undefinedTimeline
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Childhood And Adolescent
Grand Canyon University
05.2022 - Current
Learning Facilitator
ASU Preparatory Academy
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
Arizona State University
05.2020 - 05.2022
Minor - Transborder Chicana/o And Latina/o Studies
Arizona State University
05.2020 - 05.2022
Workforce Specialist Case Manager
Portable Practical Educational Inc.
06.2019 - 05.2021
Program Director
Boys and Girls Club of Sun Corridor
03.2019 - 09.2021
Community Education and Outreach Coordinator
Community Bridges Inc.
08.2016 - 04.2018
Youth Programmer Coordinator
Scottsdale Prevention Institute
10.2007 - 05.2017
Infantryman (11B)
82nd, Airborne Infantry Regiment, Army
01.2000 - 01.2004
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