John Bazaldua
San Antonio
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate, A+ team player driven to help individuals achieve success in their respective areas. Seeking a position to continue passion for teaching and making a positive impact on others' lives. Caring attitude and constant drive for improvement, committed to providing highest level of support and guidance to colleagues.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Advisor
Palo Alto College
02.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: TRIO Upward Bound - San Antonio, TX
- Advise, tutor, and mentor high school students on college readiness
- Serves students from Lytle, Jourdanton, Pleasanton, and Poteet high schools
- Initiate college field trips, community service, and other activities
- Educational and community events are held two Saturdays a month
- Communicate effectively through TEAMS, email, phone, and in person
- TRIO Upward Bound - San Antonio, TX
Gear Up Facilitator
Southwest High School
07.2019 - 01.2023
- Consulted with mental health professionals on campus for student’s wellbeing
- Communicate with administrators and having a good working relationship
- Facilitated communication between students, families, and all staff to provide the most effective and individualized program possible
- Established an open rapport with students, encouraging them to share their concerns and questions on college admission, scholarships, financial aid, and other services
- Auditing HS transcripts and responding to students’ questions and concerns
- Facilitate and organize college visits, career day, and parent night
Wellness Coach
Westside Family YMCA
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Conducted screenings for markers such as blood pressure, weight, and BMI daily
- Carefully assessed the needs of members and aided them in achieving their personal fitness goals
- Provide individualized health assessments
- Pushed members to participate in group fitness classes by encouraging and motivating them
College Advisor/ Sports Performance Coach
Jubilee San Antonio
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Performed academic advising on transcripts, college admissions application, and financial aid
- Created scheduling and transcript auditing
- Drove student engagement in 1-1 coaching sessions with their counselor
- Engaged in career exploration activities with students and student athletes
- Oversaw student-athlete academic progress and scheduled tutoring sessions for those with falling grades
- Reminded athletes and coaching staff to practice and promote good sportsmanship with opposing teams on and off the field
- Advocated for stretching, mobility work, and proper form to assist athletes in safely increasing their strength through a variety of training methods
Academic Advisor
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
10.2007 - 07.2016
- Advised students on career choices, job placement, and academic objectives
- Stay up to date on policies and procedures
- Daily transcript auditing and overview of degree plan for students’ graduation completion
- Assisted with course selection and registered incoming and current students
- Offered support and guidance to students who were having academic issues or personal difficulties
- Maintained a student database and electronic records for each student contact
Education
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX01.2016
Master of Science - Counseling and Guidance
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio, TXBachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX01.2003
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology
Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX01.2001
Skills
- Individual and group counseling
- Data entry
- First Aid/CPR
- Resolves student issues
- Materials preparation
- Self-motivated
- MS Office
- Relationship building and management
- Student retention
- Cross collaborates with other professionals
Timeline
Senior Advisor
Palo Alto College
02.2023 - Current
Gear Up Facilitator
Southwest High School
07.2019 - 01.2023
Wellness Coach
Westside Family YMCA
03.2019 - 07.2019
College Advisor/ Sports Performance Coach
Jubilee San Antonio
07.2016 - 03.2018
Academic Advisor
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
10.2007 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Counseling and Guidance
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M - Kingsville
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology
Palo Alto College
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
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