Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Languages
Awardscertificateshonors
Affiliations
Timeline
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Jorge M. Páez

Tucson,AZ

Summary

An adaptable Substitute Teacher with background in K-12 education, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in classroom management, lesson plan adaptation, and student engagement strategies. I'm known to be excellent communication, flexibility, and strong empathy. This ensures creating a positive learning environment with effective instruction across diverse classroom settings from elementary to Highschool and dual language bilingual learning communities.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Richard S. Madril, Esq

Customer Service Assistant
03.2024 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Provided customer service to various clients assisted in reorganizing and filing legal documents and tax portfolio preparations and returns

Tucson Unified School District
TUCSON, Arizona

Substitute Teacher, K-12
01.2023 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Consistently provided SEI/Two-way Dual Language instruction in various K-12 schools, including Mansfield and Pistor Middle School
  • Collaborated with colleagues and parents to establish a vibrant learning atmosphere for students
  • Lunchroom duties, playground activities, field trips, and after-school programs.
  • Utilized various teaching techniques to motivate students and foster their academic growth.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.

TUSD1
Tucson, AZ

ELA Teacher
08.2022 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of individual students.
  • Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
  • Assessed student performance through formative and summative assessments.

TONYS AUTOGLASS INC

Customer Service Clerk
01.2020 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Provided customer service to various clients with auto glass needs.
  • Demonstrated quality customer service and professionalism.
  • Maintained accountability through correspondence with clients and insurance companies to close out claims.
  • Verified and executed customer orders promptly.
  • Guided customers to suitable product selections

AZ Higher Ground Wakefield Youth Center
Tucson, USA

Youth Engagement Specialist
12.2019 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Served as a paid intern/in-service with Americorps at Higher Ground Education. I assisted as an engagement specialist in a team of teachers and interns, teaching Social Emotional Learning methods and recreation through various sports and games, as well as tutoring.
  • Provided quality customer service to shareholders, parents, families, students, and community members at Ishkashitta Refugee Center, a UNICEF-affiliated organization.
  • Demonstrated accountability in bimonthly and daily reports for Higher Ground, AZ Serve, and Civil and US Congressional Supporters.

City of Tucson, Parks and Recreation
TUCSON, Arizona

Kidco Recreation Staff Youth Program Staff
01.2008 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Maintained a safe environment by enforcing the expectations and regulations of the facility, demonstrating strong classroom group management.
  • Developed creative and entertaining recreational activities for participants. From indoor/outdoor games to art and actively engaging tutoring lessons for homework, performer/edutainment, and winter parade characters.
  • Planned, organized, and implemented daily programs for children.
  • Supervised staff members to ensure safety regulations were followed.
  • Provided guidance to youth on proper techniques for participating in recreational activities, aquatic swim specialist.
  • Ensured all equipment was properly stored and secured when not in use.
  • Collaborated with other departments to promote a fun, safe, and inclusive environment by monitoring the activity of participants, and providing quality service to patrons.
  • Created engaging lesson plans that incorporated physical activity into learning experiences.
  • Assisted with recruiting volunteers for various recreational activities.
  • Addressed any issues or concerns from patrons related to recreation services.
  • Provided support during field trips or off-site activities.
  • Adhered to all applicable laws, policies, procedures, and standards associated with recreation programs.
  • Assessed the needs and interests of individuals and groups, and planned activities accordingly.
  • Introduced new arrivals to other participants, explained facility rules, and encouraged participation.
  • Explained principles, techniques, and safety procedures, and demonstrated use of materials and equipment.
  • Conferred with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.

Changemaker Highschool Mexicayotl
TUCSON, Arizona

Educational Specialist Changemaker Mexicayotl
03.2018 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Provided instructional support to teachers in the classroom environment.
  • I have assisted with the preparation of lesson materials and activities.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers. This resulted in 75% passing of all students mentored in English language arts, social studies, and science.
  • Supported students in completing assignments independently.
  • Supervised recess and lunch periods to ensure a safe environment for all students.
  • Facilitated small group instruction sessions for students requiring extra assistance.
  • Created positive relationships with individual students through one-on-one interactions.
  • Created and published materials and study guides, as well as for summer internship with National Parks, US Forest Service, Youth Conservation Corps, and AZCC (Arizona Conservation Corps), local construction companies with JTED. Encouraged student participation during lessons by providing verbal cues and prompting questions.

Michaels Arts and Craft Stores

Salesfloor Associate
12.2012 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Sales and retail: Quality Customer Service customers
  • Promotion of sales of art and crafts seasonal supplies

Education

The University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

Bachelor of Arts from History/Mexican American Studies, Spanish Minor
12.2009

Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona

Associates from Liberal Arts
05.2005

Teachers of Tomorrow
Houston, TX, Phoenix ,AZ

Teacher Certifcation For Secondary Education C from Secondary Eduation Social Studies

Skills

  • Classroom Management/professional, quality customer service,conflict resolution
  • Program Planning/Activity Coordination
  • Effective listening/Student Engagement differentiated instruction, K-12,bilingual dual language instruction
  • creator/ researcher/ of materials for students/tutor/innovative lesson planning for grade 3-7th
  • networking/collaborating
  • effective with smart board/ Pegasus
  • Superior integrity/ accountability life long learner
  • Curriculum Implementation/creative lesson planning/Social-Emotional Learning
  • Classroom Instruction/Cultural Sensitivity
  • Group Instruction/Inquiry-based learning
  • Small Group Instruction/Assigning and Grading Work
  • FLUENT IN English /Spanish

References

  • Mace Bravin, TUSD retired educator, 520-808-1855, Mace.Bravin@tusd1.org, teacherbravin@gmail.com
  • Lorenia Cruz, CEO TONYs Auto Glass Inc, 520-889-2422, 520-307-3988, tonys.irvington@gmail.com
  • Julio Cammarota, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Arizona College of Education, julioC@arizona.edu, 520-621-2928
  • Mele Ferriera, City of Tucson Parks and Recreation, Mele.Ferreira@tucsonaz.gov, 520-791-4931, 520-791-4121
  • Elizabeth Macias, Civil Engineer former TUSD educator, sahuarita_tutor@yahoo.com, 520-345-3629
  • Steven Martinez, TUSD, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy & Instruction, 520-403-2880, steven.martinez@tusd1.org, martineznicho13@gmail.com

Certification

  • Arizona Certificate of Education, Substitute certification, K-12, 07/01/10-06/30/16, 07/01/16-06/30/22, 07/01/22-06/30/28,
  • Tucson Unified School District, Professional Development Program Transformative Education, 07/01/10
  • State of Arizona Department of Safety, Fingerprint Clearance Card, 03/20/2020- 03/04/26
  • American Battlefield Trust: Virtual Teacher Institute: Virginia Tech, St Bonaventure University 2021-2024, total Hours PD: 12.5 2022,12.5, 2023, 8.00,hours 2024

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Elementary/Intermediate French
  • Elementary Brazilian Portuguese

Awardscertificateshonors

  • AmeriCorps/ Arizona Serve Prescott College Serve, Education Award, 07/01/20
  • KidCo, Parks and Recreation, Most well-read afterschool program in Arizona, 2015-2016, 2017-2018
  • LULAC YOUNG READERS/Medallion of Hope, The Goldman Sachs Scholars Alumnus Award
  • Certificate of appreciation for serving in HSF mentoring
  • Social Behavioral Science College Dean's list, Fall
  • Honorary member of Phi Theta Kappa National Honors

Affiliations

  • Ritmos Latinos:2019-present, University of Arizona, community based Salsa Rueda de casino Cuban/Puerto Rican Salsa dancing , Performer in Tucson Festival of books 2022, 2023, Semester dance Winter Spring party, beginner to Intermediate level.
  • Diocese of Tucson/Knights of Columbus: 2010-present: member served in various events for local community events for charities to parish schools and community, documented meetings, collaboration with fellow members for fiesta booth management. served as rosaries celebrations color guard, 2012-2023.
  • PAZCUA JUVENIL Vocacional: Parrish : Diocesan, Elohim, Fiesta Coordination team: 2012-2017
  • Magdalena Mision trip : to foster community beyond borders in Sonora, Mexico.
  • Co-Coordinator,: trips to World Youth Days JMJ, Australia 2008, Spain-Portugal 2011, Brazil,2013. Poland-Krakow-Rome,Vatican, 2016, Panama,2019, Portugal- Spain-France: Lisbon, Fatima, Madrid, Lourdes, Paris: Versailles:

Interests:

Traveling,Photography, salsa dancing, theater, hiking, running, swimming, painting, model construction, model railroading, video blogging: reels, camping, living history, learning languages

Timeline

Customer Service Assistant

Richard S. Madril, Esq
03.2024 - 06.2024

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Tucson Unified School District
01.2023 - 06.2023

ELA Teacher

TUSD1
08.2022 - 11.2022

Customer Service Clerk

TONYS AUTOGLASS INC
01.2020 - 01.2022

Youth Engagement Specialist

AZ Higher Ground Wakefield Youth Center
12.2019 - 06.2020

Educational Specialist Changemaker Mexicayotl

Changemaker Highschool Mexicayotl
03.2018 - 08.2018

Salesfloor Associate

Michaels Arts and Craft Stores
12.2012 - 01.2013

Kidco Recreation Staff Youth Program Staff

City of Tucson, Parks and Recreation
01.2008 - 05.2020

The University of Arizona

Bachelor of Arts from History/Mexican American Studies, Spanish Minor

Pima Community College

Associates from Liberal Arts

Teachers of Tomorrow

Teacher Certifcation For Secondary Education C from Secondary Eduation Social Studies

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