Juan Diaz
Alvarado,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher with more than 20 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Effective Coach bringing 15 years of experience guiding, mentoring and developing Football, Basketball, and Track athletes. Passionate about mentoring junior athletes to build sustainable training habits, supporting healthy lifestyles.
Educational professional with extensive experience in teaching Social Studies. Known for developing engaging curricula and fostering collaborative classroom atmosphere. Committed to adapting teaching strategies to meet evolving needs of students and colleagues alike. Recognized for strong communication skills and passion for student development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher/Assistant Coach
Kennedale Independent School District/ KJHS
08.2023 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained standards for behavior that cultivated student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities and real-world scenarios in lessons.
- Evaluated student work using rubrics and provided specific feedback to guide future assignments, leading to continuous growth in writing skills.
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
High Point Academy
01.2023 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives, reflected district goals and taught according to knowledge, skills, progress and needs of students.
- Developed, administered and evaluated quality formative and summative assessments that tested broad-based content knowledge.
- Designed social studies lessons that fostered problem-solving, creativity and communication in relation to authentic, real-world problems.
History Teacher
AISD Carter Junior High
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
Teacher, Social Studies, Coach
FWISD, Rosemont Middle School
08.2007 - 06.2021
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Met or exceeded course and student performance goals.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
Education
Teacher Certification - 4-8 Generalist
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX05.2004
Skills
- Test Proctoring
- Tailoring Curriculum Plans
- Student-Centered Learning
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Positive Learning Environment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Training Exercises
- Exercise Planning
- Team Leadership
- Safety Understanding
- Project-based learning
- Classroom management
Timeline
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher/Assistant Coach
Kennedale Independent School District/ KJHS
08.2023 - Current
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
High Point Academy
01.2023 - Current
History Teacher
AISD Carter Junior High
08.2021 - 12.2022
Teacher, Social Studies, Coach
FWISD, Rosemont Middle School
08.2007 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Texas Wesleyan University
Teacher Certification - 4-8 Generalist
Tarleton State University
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