Luis Alejandro Cazares Montañez
Silver City
Summary
As a master's student in Secondary Education and a Biology major, I aim to inspire and educate students, fostering their growth through enhanced scientific curiosity, and maximizing potential. Committed to quality instruction, I'll promote active learning, critical thinking, and a passion for knowledge, preparing students to thrive and contribute to society.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Resident Teacher
La Plata Middle School
Silver City
08.2024 - Current
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades, attendance, and disciplinary issues.
- Participated in faculty meetings to share ideas on how to improve the overall school experience.
- Adapted instruction based on individual needs of each student in order to maximize their success.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum to enhance student learning opportunities.
- Assessed student understanding using various assessment tools such as quizzes, tests, and projects.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Implemented an engaging science curriculum, aligning with state standards.
- Created lesson plans to address needs of entry-level and upper-level science students.
- Guided students through exploration and analysis of different art forms and implemented hands-on approach to art education.
Treasurer of the International Student Association
Western New Mexico University
Silver City
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored and maintained financial records, including budgets, investments, and expenditures.
- Managed cash flow forecasting activities in accordance with organizational goals.
Graduate Assistant
Western New Mexico University
Silver City
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Assistant to the Associate Professor of Rehabilitation and Therapy, College of Education.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents or preparing reports.
- Facilitated communication between faculty members and departmental staff.
- Assisted in the development of graduate-level course materials, such as syllabi, lesson plans and assignments.
Teacher Assistant
La Plata Middle School
Silver City
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance learning.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of lesson plans for students.
- Encouraged positive social interactions amongst students.
- Prepared teaching materials and visual aids to support lesson objectives.
Enviromental Technician
GAMSE
Cd. Juarez
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Capture of studies in SECOVAM and TAI format for work environment sampling.
- Management of a team of 2 people for sampling.
- Knowledge and development of sampling techniques in accordance with the following Mexican Official Standards:
- NOM-011-STPS-2001: Noise.
- NOM-018-STPS-2000: Identification of hazards and risks due to chemical substances.
- NOM-025-STPS-2008: Illumination.
- NOM-015-STPS-2001: High or low thermal conditions.
- NOM-085-SEMARNAT-2011: Air Pollution-Maximum permissible emission levels of indirect heating combustion equipment and its measurement.
Social Service
Municipal Water and Sewerage Board
Cd. Juarez
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Experience in the use of laboratory equipment such as potentiometers, analytical balances, microscopes, chemicals, as well as their calibration.
- Elaboration of chemical solutions for water sampling.
- Experience in chemical techniques for water analysis.
- Drinking water according to NOM-127-SSA1 and NOM-230-SSA1.
- Chemical waste disposal.
- Production of inventories and manuals for the use of laboratory equipment and chemicals.
- Laboratory equipment and chemical handling.
- Sterilization and washing of laboratory materials.
Social Service
Botanical Garden UACJ
Cd. Juarez
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Taxonomically classify plants endemic to the region, which are also of ecological importance to the desert.
- Reforestation of the botanical garden located at ICB, with plants from the region reproduced in the ICB greenhouse.
- Greenhouse reproduction of plants endemic to the region.
Volunteer
CONANP
Ojinaga
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Educating tourists about protected natural areas and ecotourism.
Education
MASTER'S STUDENT - SECONDARY EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM05-2025
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - BIOLOGY
Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez - Institute of Bio-Medicals Science
Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua11.2022
Skills
- Team player
- Creative
- Proactive
- Ability to adapt
- Organized
- Office package management
- Responsible
- Performance evaluation
- Experience in inventories
- Classroom management
- Assessment techniques
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Intermediate
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/24/97
- Nationality: Mexican
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Science Resident Teacher
La Plata Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Teacher Assistant
La Plata Middle School
03.2024 - 05.2024
Graduate Assistant
Western New Mexico University
02.2024 - 07.2024
Treasurer of the International Student Association
Western New Mexico University
01.2024 - Current
Enviromental Technician
GAMSE
07.2021 - 11.2021
Social Service
Municipal Water and Sewerage Board
01.2021 - 06.2021
Social Service
Botanical Garden UACJ
01.2020 - 06.2020
Volunteer
CONANP
03.2017 - 04.2017
MASTER'S STUDENT - SECONDARY EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Western New Mexico University
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - BIOLOGY
Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez - Institute of Bio-Medicals Science
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