Jeremiah Lovato
Special Education Teacher
Santa Rosa,NM
Summary
Professional and gifted education advocate with experience working in a variety of sectors related to the educational field. Poised and astute to coordinate various simultaneous tasks. Focused on promoting success for students. 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
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Pecos Cyber Academy
07.2023 - Current
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Special Education Teacher
Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools, District 8
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Lead Investigator
Children Youth & Families, CYFD
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Special Education Teacher
Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools, District 8
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Juvenile Probation Officer
Children Youth & Families, CYFD
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Investigated juveniles' activities, school attendance and employment.
- Collaborated with police detectives, child welfare organizations and district attorneys to resolve cases and protect juvenile individuals.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Transported and monitored offenders on probation and parole for compliance with court protocols.
- Developed key partnerships with staff of community organizations to improve access to educational services among disenfranchised youth.
- Conducted client needs assessments based on presented issues as well as social and restorative justice models of care.
- Facilitated meetings to collaborate with community stakeholders, presiding judges, attorneys and service providers.
- Partnered with targeted support organizations, programs and community resources as alternatives to juvenile detention.
Supportive Housing Intake Coordinator
Bernalillo County Public Safety Division
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Explained eligibility requirements, application details, and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment.
- Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to patients during moments of crisis and trauma.
- Worked with clinical and operations teams to facilitate client placement and obtain appropriate services for clients.
- Coordinated with local agencies to provide housing and prevent homelessness.
- Became strong advocate for repeat offender reform.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
Adult Probation/Parole Officer
New Mexico Corrections Department
04.2009 - 03.2015
- Transported and monitored offenders on probation and parole for compliance with court protocols.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Screened offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork.
- Created and maintained parole hearing information to keep leadership up-to-date on offender status.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN 07.2021 - 12.2022
Alternative Licensure Teaching Program - Education
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, NM 08.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 01.2005 - 12.2008
Skills
Student records management
undefinedAdditional Information
Currently hold a Level 3 Administrative License in the State of New Mexico
-Completed 230 internship hours that included various administrative roles to include formal observations, school safety plans, and disciplinary measures.
Currently hold a Level 2 Teaching License in the State of New Mexico
Currently hold a Level 2 Coaching License in the State of New Mexico
University of New Mexico Student Athlete-Division I Football Player (December 2005-December 2008)
University of New Mexico Football Athletic Scholarship Recipient; Defensive Line. I was awarded an Athletic Scholarship spring 2007; managed the demands of being a Student-Athlete, dedicated myself to being a leader and team player; demonstrated commitment and strong work ethic by breaking a power lifting record for the University.
References
Ryan Peil
Albuquerque, NM
Retired School Principal
505-450-4396
Rebecca Zamora
Santa Rosa, NM
Social Worker
575-781-0169
Amy Debenardi
Rio Rancho, NM
School Psychologist
505-670-2313
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Pecos Cyber Academy
07.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
07.2021 - 12.2022
Special Education Teacher
Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools, District 8
08.2018 - 05.2023
Lead Investigator
Children Youth & Families, CYFD
01.2018 - 08.2018
Special Education Teacher
Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools, District 8
08.2016 - 01.2018
Alternative Licensure Teaching Program - Education
Santa Fe Community College
08.2016 - 12.2019
Juvenile Probation Officer
Children Youth & Families, CYFD
01.2016 - 08.2016
Supportive Housing Intake Coordinator
Bernalillo County Public Safety Division
03.2015 - 01.2016
Adult Probation/Parole Officer
New Mexico Corrections Department
04.2009 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of New Mexico
01.2005 - 12.2008
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