Jorge Padilla
Grants Pass,OR
Summary
Experienced educator with 30 years in multicultural settings, specializing in data analytics, staff management, and community engagement. Facilitates person-centered case management, needs assessment, and resource coordination while advocating for clients. Cultivates trust through empathy and active listening, effectively supporting individuals and families to achieve stability and self-sufficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Lead Teacher ELD
Grants Pass School District 7
Grants Pass, Oregon
08.2006 - Current
- Over 30 years of experience working with language minority students and families
- Designed engaging lessons aligned with state standards and curriculum guidelines.
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Integrated technology tools to enrich instruction and boost student participation.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to enhance student learning experiences.
- Assessed student progress through various methods and provided constructive feedback.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for students requiring additional support.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's academic progress.
- Organized extra-curricular activities such as clubs, sports teams and after school programs.
- Organized extracurricular activities, including clubs and sports teams, to promote engagement.
- Provided guidance to students facing academic or personal challenges who were having difficulty in the classroom or at home.
- Collaborated with support staff including counselors, social workers, speech therapists and administrators.
Education
Master of Arts - Bilingual And Multicultural Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-1992
Skills
- Passion for working with and supporting families in Josephine County
- Community resource knowledge
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Public speaking
- Problem-solving skills
- Staff management and performance evaluations
- Data analytics, documentation and reporting
- Grant writing
- Multicultural competence
- Fluent verbal and written communication in English and Spanish
- Multilingual learning
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Positive Attitude
Timeline
Elementary Lead Teacher ELD
Grants Pass School District 7
08.2006 - Current
Master of Arts - Bilingual And Multicultural Education
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Arizona