Jose Albores
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
As a seasoned educator with a Master's degree in Student Development and Leadership, I'm well-prepared to excel as Director of Educational Partnerships at Tarrant County College. My experience in higher education and K-12 includes academic advising, student development, teaching, and dual credit programs. I'm passionate about fostering equity-minded learning environments and empowering students to succeed. I'm eager to leverage my skills to strengthen partnerships between TCC and local school districts, improving student outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Success Coach
Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
02.2022 - Current
- Serve as the central, ongoing case manager for an assigned caseload of Dallas College students
- Provide professional academic advising, career exploration, relevant resource referrals, orientation, and registration assistance to new and continuing Dallas College students
- Collaborate with a broad network of internal and external partners to connect students to additional supports that address student needs and support their success
- Utilize technology (Colleague, Blackboard, Navigate, Greenlight, Salesforce, etc.) to streamline student communications, nudges, and progress monitoring
- Collaborate across the division to develop and implement high-impact engagement and support strategies that promote a sense of belonging and strengthened student outcomes
- Develop, manage, and communicate services and resources through program promotions, class presentations, training sessions, and faculty and community collaborations
- Prepares reports, proposals, and recommendations for overall programs; keeps detailed records of assigned activities.
ESL, Adjunct Faculty
Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
08.2022 - Current
- Responsibilities include providing course syllabi (with the minimum college requirement for the non-credit courses, institutional holidays, grading policy, course information, attendance requirements, books and resource materials, and other institutional or accreditation information, etc)
- Maintains accurate records for reporting grades and attendance
- Provides student evaluations in accordance with institutional guidelines and accreditation/licensure body (if applicable)
- Meets required deadlines for submitting required end of course documentation to the division office.
Church Youth Leader
Bethel Christian Church
04.2014 - Current
- Develop and plan church youth programs
- Start a church youth extra curriculum activity league
- Coordinate youth group meeting monthly
- Work closely with church pastor to design and coordinate youth mission
- Coordinate state and national events for youth conventions
- Coordinate activities for a special population around our community
- Education liaison for students involved in the ministry program
- Advise students informally on educational and career goals.
Senior Academic Advisor
Richland Collegiate High School
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Responsible to provide support services directly to student by assisting all student to plan and work towards their selected graduation program
- Provided individual and group advising related to student’s needs
- Provided support to students indirectly by consulting with staff and parents
- Served as the liaison from communication between district personnel, parents and stakeholders
- Provided information to students and parents on Importance on higher education and information on careers
- Provided information on the advantages of completing the State Foundation high school program, or foundation plan with endorsements
- Coursework designed to prepare students for higher education
- Assisted on financial aid availability and requirements
- Instructions on how to apply for federal financial aid
- Information concerning the financial aid center operated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Program Services Specialist (Dual Credit)
North Lake College
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Coordinated college and/or special program/population activities to meet program objectives
- Developed forms, handouts, and brochures used in program; coordinates production and distribution activities
- Recruited students/prospective students from the college service area
- Responsible for reviewing related forms and applications; verifies accuracy, completeness and compliance with DCCCD policies, program guidelines and state/federal regulations
- Developed and taught workshops and seminars; organize and implement events to recognize special accomplishments of recipients; make classroom presentations to inform and recruit; plan and organize special cultural events; plan and implement field trips to meet program and/or funding source requirements
- Acted as a liaison with internal and external entities to assist and/or enhance program, to increase enrollment or to promote the District.
On-Campus/Online Academic Advisor
Tarrant County College Connect Campus
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided academic advisement, career information and guidance activities, educational/degree planning, course selection, and related support services for the programs offered by the college; tracks student progress and reports on activities as necessary
- Planed publicity campaigns and contacts target groups to explain college educational programs and services; assists with outreach to high schools and community
- Collected and organizes occupational data as necessary; compiles and studies occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives
- Managed and implements improved methods to offer special programs designed for minorities and under-served populations; recruits the underrepresented population of students at low-performing schools in Tarrant County
- Supported the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation, creativity, and service to the College
- Coordinated program with existing college services.
JV Assistant Soccer Coach
O.D. Wyatt High School
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted in the coordination and supervision of the Soccer program and team
- Coordinated special activities for a special student population
- Coordinated and directed individual and small student group practice activities exercises as directed by the head coach
- Assessed player's skills, monitoring players during competition and practice
- Keeping the head Soccer coach informed of the athletic performance of students
- Assisted the head coach with ideas to determine game strategy
- Performed support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency datacards, and other related records
- Assisted team during practices and games, as well as individual training, as well as served as liaison to visiting team.
Spanish Teacher
O.D. Wyatt High School
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Developed and implemented innovative instructional disciplines and effective lessons to maximize student success (special education, regular education, gifted education, and English language learners)
- Collaborated with staff, administration, students, and parents utilizing interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Recognized for increasing student performance based on the state standardized test
- Developed advised and implemented individualized plans for students with special learning/behavioral challenges
- Developed fair and effective discipline plan – objectives, strategies, techniques, and implementation
- Coordinated special activities for targeted student population and accommodated special services to meet the student’s needs
- Advised students and parents on course learning outcomes for successful course completion.
Admission Advisor
Student Placement Center
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Supervised testing, Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) and the process of English as Second Language students in the District
- Assisted in the training for all new personnel including Supervisor, Liaison Counselor, Admission Advisors, and Bilingual Testers
- Served as a liaison to parents, office personnel, LPAC Chairperson, Principals, and other district personnel
- Assisted the English language learners (ELLs) Home Liaison/Counselor with parent meetings and events held for ELLs
- Advised and provided information to students and parents on the benefits of the Bilingual/ESL programs
- Coordinated and scheduled on-site assessments with schools for parents with no means of transportation
- Coordinated trainings for part time staff on registration procedures and testing material
- Coordinate and manage day-to-day activities of a staff largely comprised of part-time employees, students, District personal and/or volunteers
- Collaborated with the Bilingual and Special Ed
- Departments on placement and assessment decisions for ELLs.
Education
Master of Education in Student Development and Leadership in Higher Education -
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX12.2021
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Literature - undefined
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX05.2014
Skills
- Fully bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
- Very experienced with databases related to Higher Education
- Experienced with College Student Record Systems
- Student Engagement
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Professional Networking
- Organizational leadership skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- Academic Advisor Certificate, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX, 05/01/21
- Advanced+ Spanish Language Proficiency Certificate, LanguageLine Academy, 05/01/22
- Ascender 2024 Foundation Seminar Certificate, 5/15/24
- LifeBound Certificate, 2/4/24
Volunteer Experience
- Trinity Habitat for Humanity.
- Cowboy Santas Volunteer.
- La Sanse Event.
- Fort Worth ISD Volunteer
- Dallas College Graduation Volunteer
Organizations
- Member of TCC Intercultural Network for Men of Color Collaborative.
- Mentor of Dallas College Catch the Next Ascender program.
- Mentor of the Men of Color Collaborative at TCC.
- Member of the Male Achievement Program at Dallas College.
- Member of Texas Wesleyan University Men’s Soccer Team (2012-2014).
- Member of Cisco College Men’s Soccer Team (2009-2011).
- Bethel Church Youth Leader.
Timeline
ESL, Adjunct Faculty
Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
08.2022 - Current
Student Success Coach
Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
02.2022 - Current
Senior Academic Advisor
Richland Collegiate High School
02.2020 - 02.2022
Program Services Specialist (Dual Credit)
North Lake College
11.2018 - 02.2020
On-Campus/Online Academic Advisor
Tarrant County College Connect Campus
10.2018 - 02.2020
JV Assistant Soccer Coach
O.D. Wyatt High School
08.2017 - 08.2018
Spanish Teacher
O.D. Wyatt High School
08.2017 - 08.2018
Admission Advisor
Student Placement Center
08.2014 - 08.2017
Church Youth Leader
Bethel Christian Church
04.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Literature - undefined
Texas Wesleyan University
- Academic Advisor Certificate, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX, 05/01/21
- Advanced+ Spanish Language Proficiency Certificate, LanguageLine Academy, 05/01/22
- Ascender 2024 Foundation Seminar Certificate, 5/15/24
- LifeBound Certificate, 2/4/24
Master of Education in Student Development and Leadership in Higher Education -
Angelo State University
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