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James Matthew Alcantara

Fresno,CA

Summary

Dynamic education professional with a proven track record at California Teaching Fellows, adept at enhancing student performance through tailored learning strategies. Skilled in critical thinking and communication, I foster academic success and confidence in diverse learners, including those with special needs. Committed to creating supportive educational environments that inspire growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Morning Tutor

California Teaching Fellows
Fresno, CA
09.2023 - Current
  • Tutored students in math, reading, and writing to help them improve, their grades and confidence
  • Demonstrated patience while teaching difficult concepts
  • Coached students on academic concepts and explained terminology in easy-to-understand language.
  • Offered support and strategies for students with learning disabilities to achieve academic success.

Vintage Day Volunteer

Student Organization of Success
Fresno, CA
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.

Photography and Videographer

Education Opportunity Program (Fresno State)
Fresno, CA
07.2023 - 07.2023
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with colleagues and clients during photo shoots.
  • Exhibited strong organizational skills while managing multiple photo shoots simultaneously.
  • Ensure continuity between shots by checking settings on equipment and positioning of subjects within the frame.

Classroom Observer

Norseman Elementary
Fresno, CA
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted observations of classrooms using a variety of qualitative assessment tools.
  • Learned the verbal and non-verbal communication skills between students and teacher, in a K-12 environment.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations .

Volunteer

SPCA
Fresno, CA
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
  • Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA
06-2023

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Observations
  • Learning strategies
  • Patience and empathy
  • Active learning
  • Special education
  • Communication skills
  • Educational setting

Certification

Certification in Classroom Management

  • Fall - https://drive.google.com/file/d/13CapuSS_3E_ANcxSUvijiXJGgmYlCBsg/view
  • Spring -https://drive.google.com/file/d/13CapuSS_3E_ANcxSUvijiXJGgmYlCBsg/view

Timeline

Vintage Day Volunteer

Student Organization of Success
04.2025 - 04.2025

Morning Tutor

California Teaching Fellows
09.2023 - Current

Photography and Videographer

Education Opportunity Program (Fresno State)
07.2023 - 07.2023

Classroom Observer

Norseman Elementary
04.2022 - 12.2022

Volunteer

SPCA
08.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

California State University, Fresno

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