Jewell C. Maestas

• Coordinated special events for 103 students
• Guided and oversaw Music and Art Program in accomplishing outstanding creativity through superb curriculum planning, instruction, composition and performance
• Advanced school's creative and academic reputation in accordance with established values and vision through promotion
• Developed strong working relationships with teachers, parents and students to propel school and departmental vision and goals
• Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape
• Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy
• Designed visual models meeting both aesthetic and technical criteria
• Utilized oil paints, acrylics and charcoal to design mixed media, drawings and painting pieces
• Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies and equipment
• Facilitated any requests regarding environment and level art creation process
• Managed all art and office supply needs for art department
• Updated files in department asset management system
• Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results
• Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning
• Prepared students for live performances by creating stage sets, props and costumes
• Oversaw and approved music selections submitted by teachers and composed music for department
• Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment
• Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction
• Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration
• Coached students to play various songs and jingles on ukulele's

• Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing
• Obtained documents, certificates and approvals from local and state agencies
• Worked directly with Chama Community Church to achieve up to date board meeting criteria
• Created boardroom multimedia presentations including video and text- sync'd depositions for enhanced understanding
• Responded to customer requests via telephone and email
• Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation
• Entered details such as payments, account information and call logs into the computer system
• Verified data integrity and accuracy

• Expert training on the Anatomy of the human body, working with children 1 year of age to Senior Citizens to maintain good health at every fitness level, mentor males and females of all ages to build self esteem while exercising to live a healthier lifestyle.
• I have some experience in Grant Writing to help fund various events to include business development and advancement.
• Organize fundraiser's and events for various people in the community.

• Jicarilla Apache Nation Teacher 1 for the Community Education Learning Center/ General Education Department Teacher
• Worked with average of 35 students per class
• Instructed through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in Math, Science and Language Arts and Social Studies
• Instructed students on variety of skills, including financial classes, Math tutoring and individual help and support in every subject
• Created advanced job placement training focusing on promotions, career changes, and career advancement
• Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students
• Cultivate partnerships with vocational training companies when advocating for refugee placements
• Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction
• Conducted skills assessments and uncovered performance gaps
• Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed
• Tutored students in social and life skills, including using public transportation, dealing with problem situations, expressing emotions appropriately and communicating with peers and employers
• Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills
• Advised students on course selection, progress toward graduation and career decisions

• Fine Arts, in Chama Valley Independent Schools.
• Accountable to my supervisor for monthly lesson plans, teach children music and dance along with theory about instruments, composers, lyrics, poems and technique in dance.
• Plan events for Holiday performances with both Chama and Tierra Amarilla school children.
• Worked with special needs children together with their class and individual attention.
• Filling out purchase orders for music supplies, accountability of students with daily attendance and homework/quiz sheets.
• Worked with local and scheduled out of town musician to participate in school activates in our community.
• Prepare Power Point presentations for class room instruction.

Customer Service; perform interviews on the phone for fact finding documentation. Complete applications with claimants, transfer to correct point of contacts for various issues and inform claimants of resources for assistance in the state of New Mexico. Work closely with my supervisor to send both claimants and employers documentation to respond in a timely matter. Create forms to verify the issue with the claimant. Assist claimants with the appeals process.

Attend mandatory trainings in the areas of cyber security, sexual harassment in the workplace and all required meetings.