Hardworking professional offering value to work environment. Complying with policies and fostering success with honor and integrity. Committed to team work, dependability, and efficiency in daily operations with Customs and Border Protection
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Agriculture Specialist
Customs And Border Protection
07.2023 - Current
Safeguard American agriculture by preventing the introduction of harmful exotic plant pests and foreign animal diseases, and potential agricultural bioterrorism into the United States
Serves as a consultant in the areas of inspection, analysis, intelligence gathering, examination and law enforcement activities regarding the importation of agricultural/commercial commodities and conveyances at ports of entry
Applying laws and regulations when determining the admissibility of agriculture commodities while preventing the introduction of harmful pests, diseases and potential agro-terrorism into the U.S.
Participating in special enforcement, targeting or analysis teams charged with collecting and analyzing information and identifying high-risk targets
Planning and conducting remedial actions such as treating, disinfecting and decontaminating prohibited commodities, conveyances contaminants or agricultural materials
Science Educator/Coach
Los Fresnos CISD
06.2022 - 05.2023
Consulting with students, administration, educational specialists, and parents
Plan, prepare and deliver engaging instruction
Activities that facilitate active learning experiences
Inspection of proper lab procedures
Establish and communicate clear learning objectives
Data analysis/examination towards student assessment
Use of relevant technology to support instruction
Observe and evaluate student progress
Manage student behaviors and create a positive learning environment
Educate science students on scientific method, intelligence gathering/ inferences for lab experiments
Motivate and encourage positive experiences for learning.
Science Educator/Coach
Brownsville Independent School District
08.2016 - 06.2022
Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
Science Educator/Coach
Los Fresnos CISD
09.2011 - 08.2016
Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
Asset Protection Associate/Merchandiser
Best Buy
02.2008 - 07.2011
Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
Checked video for evidence of shoplifting.
Patrolled store departments to check for suspicious activities.
Store cycle counts
Introduced and implanted viable loss control strategies by maintaining strong partnerships and trust with customers.
Assisted with Merchandising/ Inventory
Kept patrons and employees safe and from criminal activity.
Increased company understanding of loss control strategies through on-site client training seminars and implementation of new programs.
Identified company resources, determined client risk factors and promoted solutions to establish solid client base.
Upheld strict security and safety procedures to protect business from financial losses due to theft or careless mismanagement.
Education
Masters in Educational - Educational Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
05.2019
Bachelor's - Biology
University of Texas At Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
05.2009
Biology
University of Texas At Pan American
High School Diploma -
Los Fresnos High School
Los Fresnos, TX
05.2004
Skills
Intelligence Gathering
Report Writing
Professionalism
Effective Communication
Goal Setting
Problem-Solving
Analytical Skills
Decision-Making
Multitasking
Reliability
Timeline
Agriculture Specialist
Customs And Border Protection
07.2023 - Current
Science Educator/Coach
Los Fresnos CISD
06.2022 - 05.2023
Science Educator/Coach
Brownsville Independent School District
08.2016 - 06.2022
Science Educator/Coach
Los Fresnos CISD
09.2011 - 08.2016
Asset Protection Associate/Merchandiser
Best Buy
02.2008 - 07.2011
Masters in Educational - Educational Administration
Lamar University
Bachelor's - Biology
University of Texas At Brownsville
Biology
University of Texas At Pan American
High School Diploma -
Los Fresnos High School
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