Jon Ramirez
College Career & Military Readiness
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated Middle School Educator desiring to help first generation college bound students advance skills and build readiness for educational challenges. Career success working with industry partners and school districts to create entertaining and educational experiences. Polished speaker and presenter with excellent recordkeeping and tutoring skills. Excellent planning, problem-solving and conflict management skills developed over 10+year career.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
College and Career Readiness
Fort Wort Independent School District
10.2019 - Current
- College and Career Readiness Coaches serve as lead advocates and case managers for students receiving intentional interventions that include curriculum-based small groups and one-on-one support based on identified needs
- CCR Coaches are full-time, campus-based professionals who seem to cultivate a college and career bound culture across the entire campus
- Activities in this area involve every student enrolled at one of the high-need cluster schools
- Serve as resource advocates as well as college and career readiness educators by facilitating access to career and college information Cultivate an understanding of FWISD college and career options such as the Gold Seal Programs of Choice of Career Technology Education (CTE) Programs of Study Plan college day/weeks, parent meetings, school wide marketing, classroom presentations and student workshops Oversee the day-to-day operations of the GO Center Provide programming to increase parental involvement Conduct monthly progress checks of targeted students and update parents via preferred communication mode (telephone, email, etc.) Conduct workshops and presentations to help parents understand district college and career readiness programs Give presentations on specific topics to raise parent/caregiver awareness of successful high school and post-secondary transitions
Pathways to Justice Careers Lead Case Manager
Community Learning Center Incorporated
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Work with the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) to conduct outreach and recruitment activities consistent with proposed project activities
- Provide services at times and locations convenient to the project target population, in cooperation with the FWISD
- Facilitate Participant assessment/enrollment in cooperation with FWISD personnel
- Facilitate Participant assessment/enrollment of students with Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County (WFTC)
- Communicate in person with each student on a bi-weekly basis in early stages of the student’s program experience, and at least once per month thereafter
- Create and maintain an electronic portfolio for each student containing the Individual Service Strategy (ISS), as well as an electronic dashboard for coordination of Summer Job/On the Job Training/Internship activities
- Continuously communicate with placement coordinator on available positions
- Monitor and track individual student academic progress and achievements in cooperation with FWISD personnel
- Provide integrated case management services in conjunction with FWISD, WFTC, and other agencies as necessary
- Refer students desiring to participate in one-on-one mentoring to the FWISD mentoring program, conduct follow-up tracking and documentation, and provide support services to students throughout the follow-up phase
- Submit required monthly narrative and statistical reports in format standardized by CLC, Inc
- Submit reports and/or communicate verbally, the status of Participants, placement activities, and other project related activities as directed by the Project Manager
- Maintain data on Participants and project activities in the specified format for program analysis and modification.
Fifth Grade Teacher
The Olive Tree Montessori Academy
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Create interactive classroom environment for students
- Use various methods such as oral presentation, workshops, discussions, small group, etc to provide instructions to individual student and class
- Prepare lesson materials, homework, assignments, tests, etc to meet curriculum goals
- Assist students in laboratory works
- Develop classroom standards to maintain student discipline and behavior
- Evaluate student performance regularly and prepare progress reports
- Communicate regularly with parents on student performance
- Provide technical guidance and materials to substitute teachers
- Perform school administrative activities as and when needed
- Conduct and supervise after school programs, student/parent workshops and other community programs
- Work with other staffs to identify and address student health, behavioral, and learning issues
- Identify and order appropriate books and instructional materials
- Conduct classes as per the designated schedule
- Establish learning objectives and goals clearly
- Develop and implement effective learning programs.
Branch Director
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Managed overall daily operations of the Club with the primary concern for Club member discipline, safety, overall program delivery
- Supervised and trained staff in designated areas that included teen programs, facilities management, community and parent relations as well as membership administration including recruiting
- Completed weekly and monthly reports, incident reports, payroll, shopping for supplies for the organization, running errands, etc
- Planed/implemented staff development and training and facilitated staff meetings
- Lead the development and implementation of organizational program goals, in relation to need and available resources for achievement of Youth Development Outcomes
- Evaluated overall program effectiveness on the basis of participation and achievement of program goals; recommended modifications to improve program performance, as appropriate
- Lead the development and implementation of organizational program goals
- Identified volunteer opportunities for all age groups with the main focus on teens
- Attended all Club sponsored special events
- Developed collaborative partnerships with other organizations serving youth, members, parents, families and other community organizations
- Participated in activities to maintain good public relations for Club programs, services and activities.
Upward Bound Project Advisor
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth
12.2011 - 08.2015
- Assisted the Director in the identification, recruitment, selection, assessment and year-end evaluation of all project participants
- Assisted the Director in the implementation of all academic and student development activities for the Academic Year and Summer Components
- Assisted the Director in the development and monitoring of assigned participants' Individual Service and Academic Progress Plans
- Completed and submitted contact reports to the Project Director immediately following each session
- Provided the Project Director with the grade reports and test scores of assigned students each six weeks period
- Monitored, documents and reports any academic needs and/or problems of assigned students that may interfere with the learning process to the Project Director
- Provided direct services and activities inclusive of academic advising and college/career information to all assigned project participants during the Academic Year and Summer Components
- Collected data and submitted related reports as directed by the Project Director
- Assisted with the orientation of target schools, the target community and community organizations on the purpose, objectives and selection criteria of the project.
AVID Tutor
Fort Worth ISD/AVID
09.2009 - 12.2011
- Mentored and promoted post-secondary education
- Worked one on one and in small group settings with middle school students to help them achieve academic success
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure students are being engaged and staying on task
- Assisted the AVID coordinator/teacher with the necessary duties to run an efficient classroom
- Supported administration with policies and procedures.
WORK STUDY-Math Department
Texas Wesleyan University
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Tutored college level students with Algebra
- Worked with Math Department Head to discuss strategies to use when working with students.
MENTOR-Summer Program
Boys and Girls Club of Fort Worth
03.2007 - 08.2008
- Helped provide a safe and positive environment for students to learn and have fun
- Assisted with Summer Enrichment classes (Reading, English, Math and extracurricular classes)
- Assisted in scheduling daily activities
- TUTOR-Lake Worth High School
- Worked one on one and in small group settings with high school students tutoring all subjects
- Averaged grades for each student in each of their subjects and generated reports to help keep students on task with assignments and grades
- Assisted with college admissions application processes
- Assisted students with applying for financial assistance and scholarships for college.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Texas Wesleyan University
Skills
College and Career Readiness
undefinedTimeline
College and Career Readiness
Fort Wort Independent School District
10.2019 - Current
Pathways to Justice Careers Lead Case Manager
Community Learning Center Incorporated
11.2017 - 10.2019
Fifth Grade Teacher
The Olive Tree Montessori Academy
10.2016 - 09.2017
Branch Director
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth
08.2015 - 07.2016
Upward Bound Project Advisor
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth
12.2011 - 08.2015
AVID Tutor
Fort Worth ISD/AVID
09.2009 - 12.2011
WORK STUDY-Math Department
Texas Wesleyan University
08.2008 - 05.2009
MENTOR-Summer Program
Boys and Girls Club of Fort Worth
03.2007 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Texas Wesleyan University
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