Juan Cervantes
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Dynamic School Safety Consultant with extensive experience in safety training facilitation and team collaboration. Known for delivering impactful presentations and coordinating emergency response drills to enhance readiness and community engagement.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
School Safety Consultant
McKimball & Associates
Salinas
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitated team collaboration to enhance safety awareness initiatives.
- Supported implementation of safety policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated emergency response drills to test readiness levels.
- Presented at conferences on occupational health and safety, sharing best practices and insights.
Educator
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Watsonville, California
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Designed engaging lesson plans that increased student understanding and participation.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum and resources.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to collaboratively address student progress and concerns.
- Utilized educational technology tools to support diverse learning styles in the classroom.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods and provided feedback.
- Established positive relationships to create a safe, comfortable learning environment for students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Attended professional development workshops and seminars to stay abreast of new trends in education.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores.
- Integrated multi-media tools such as videos, slideshows, and audio recordings into lessons.
- Created and modified various teaching documents using Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
- Made special accommodations to integrate students with ADD, ADHD and other learning disabilities.
- Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Established expectations for student behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.
- Incorporated cooperative learning strategies into daily instruction whenever possible.
- Utilized various assessment techniques including quizzes, tests, projects and presentations to evaluate student progress.
California Highway Patrolman
State of California Highway Patrol
Sacramento
10.1989 - 07.2015
- Enforced traffic laws and regulations across highways and roadways.
- Conducted routine patrols to ensure public safety and security.
- Responded promptly to accidents and emergencies on state highways.
- Prepared detailed incident reports documenting investigations and findings.
- Collaborated with local agencies on large-scale events and emergencies to coordinate responses and ensure community safety.
- Educated the public on safety practices and traffic regulations.
- Mentored junior officers in patrol techniques and community engagement strategies.
- Conducted traffic stops, issued citations and warnings for violations of the law.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided assistance as needed.
- Participated in undercover operations to investigate illegal activities.
- Investigated complaints, conducted interrogations and collected evidence.
- Performed searches of buildings, vehicles and individuals when warranted by law.
- Processed suspects at the station including booking, fingerprinting and photographing.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents, arrests and investigations.
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing duties.
- Interacted with citizens, providing information regarding laws and regulations.
- Testified in court regarding arrests and investigations, presenting evidence clearly.
- Facilitated traffic flow during peak hours and managed accident scenes to minimize delays and enhance public safety.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons, documenting findings accurately.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies on joint operations and investigations.
- Operated law enforcement equipment and vehicles effectively during patrols and responses.
- Assessed situations during calls for service and took appropriate action.
Education
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA06-1988
High School Diploma -
Watsonville High School
Watsonville06-1982
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Emergency coordination
- Policy implementation
- Safety education
- Training facilitation
- Presentation skills
- Team collaboration
- Behavior-based safety
Accomplishments
1993 Officer of the Year
Timeline
School Safety Consultant
McKimball & Associates
07.2022 - Current
Educator
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
08.2015 - 06.2022
California Highway Patrolman
State of California Highway Patrol
10.1989 - 07.2015
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
Cabrillo College
High School Diploma -
Watsonville High School