Jair Torres Zaragoza
Paraeducator
Indio,CA
Summary
Responsible and community-focused professional with over two years of experience supervising youth, enforcing structure, and maintaining safe environments. Currently employed as a Paraeducator in an after-school program with strong experience in conflict mediation, leadership, communication, and public interaction
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paraeducator
Desert Recreation District
08.2022 - Current
- Supervise and ensure the safety of students in a structured after-school environment
- Assist students with homework, with a strong emphasis on mathematics and problem-solving
- Mediate conflicts between students, applying de-escalation and fair decision-making techniques
- Build positive relationships with students by connecting at a personal and professional level
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff regarding behavior, progress, and activities
- Help develop and maintain daily schedules and organized student activities
- Enforce rules, policies, and behavioral expectations consistently and fairly
Recreational Coach
Desert Recreation District
12.2024 - 09.2025
- Coached students in fundamental sports skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Taught age-appropriate techniques while ensuring a safe, positive, and inclusive environment
- Encouraged physical fitness, confidence, and personal growth through structured practices and games
- Developed students’ coordination, endurance, and basic athletic skills through engaging drills
- Served as a positive role model by demonstrating leadership, patience, and encouragement
- Helped students build confidence, discipline, and resilience through sports participation
- Reinforced fair play, responsibility, and respect for teammates and opponents
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA 09.2021 - Current
Certificate of Completion - Basic Peace Officer Training - Module 3
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA 09.2025 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Indio High School
Indio, CA 08.2017 - 06.2021
Skills
- Emotional support
- Public Safety & Supervision
- Conflict Resolution & Mediation
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Community Interaction & Customer Service
- Leadership & Team Coordination
- Rule Enforcement & Policy Compliance
- Strong Verbal & Written Communication
- Technology & Computer Literacy
- Situational Awareness
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
Timeline
Certificate of Completion - Basic Peace Officer Training - Module 3
College of The Desert
09.2025 - 12.2025
Recreational Coach
Desert Recreation District
12.2024 - 09.2025
Paraeducator
Desert Recreation District
08.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
College of The Desert
09.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Indio High School
08.2017 - 06.2021