Mariano Valdez
Brawley,CA
Summary
Dynamic music educator with over 25 years in the music scene, adept at fostering student engagement and success at Arc. Highly skilled in guitar and audio equipment troubleshooting, I excel in creating impactful learning experiences while maintaining punctuality and effective communication. Passionate about teaching and dedicated to student development.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Rockband Volunteer
Brawley Union Highschool
Brawley, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated community outreach programs to enhance student engagement and support services.
- Mentored students in academic and personal development, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented educational workshops tailored to student interests and needs.
- Collaborated with faculty to improve curriculum delivery and student participation rates.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Increased cultural awareness with organization of multicultural festivals.
Rockband Instructor
Arc
Brawley, CA
05.2025 - 06.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated interactive learning experiences to enhance student participation and understanding.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods to ensure comprehensive learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a cohesive educational environment focused on student success.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
School Van Driver
Brawley Union Highschool
Brawley, CA
08.2002 - 12.2024
- Safely operated school van, ensuring timely transportation of students to and from school events.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections, maintaining compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Assisted in developing efficient routes, improving travel times for student pickups and drop-offs.
- Monitored student behavior during transit, fostering a safe and respectful environment.
- Collaborated with school staff to communicate scheduling changes and address transportation needs effectively.
- Exhibited professionalism when representing the school district during interactions with community members en route or at stops throughout service area.
- Attended training sessions pertaining to child safety, first aid procedures, and driver improvement programs for continuous professional development.
- Demonstrated punctuality consistently in arriving at designated stops according to schedule requirements.
- Responded calmly under pressure during unforeseen events such as road closures or inclement weather conditions, taking appropriate detours when necessary.
- Assisted children with special needs in boarding and exiting the van, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Kept a watchful eye on student behavior while driving to ensure the prevention of bullying or any other misconduct.
- Educated passengers about emergency evacuation procedures in case of accidents or other unexpected situations.
- Managed emergencies efficiently by following established protocols, safeguarding the well-being of students on board.
- Ensured timely pick-up and drop-off of students by adhering to the established routes and schedules.
- Adhered to traffic regulations while exhibiting defensive driving skills, ensuring students'' safety during commutes.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized vehicle for comfortable student transportation.
- Provided valuable input to administrators on optimizing transportation routes for increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Completed accurate records of daily mileage logs, maintenance checks, and incident reports as required by school policy.
- Developed strong rapport with students to create a positive atmosphere within the school van setting.
- Executed proper and timely loading and unloading of passengers.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage, and hours.
- Inspected and serviced buses on regular basis.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels, and cleanliness.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date route and time logs.
- Assisted in loading and unloading students and belongings.
- Kept up to date on local, state and federal regulations related to school bus operations.
- Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
- Identified and reported mechanical problems and safety hazards.
- Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
Correctional Officer
State of California
Calipatria, CA
04.1994 - 01.2001
- Supervised inmate activities to maintain order and security within facility.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism rates.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to address inmates' psychological needs effectively.
- Developed and enforced operational protocols that improved overall safety measures in correctional environment.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brawley Union Highschool
Brawley, CA06-1990
Skills
Highly punctual
Good communicator
Been involved in the music scene for over 25yrs
Love teaching students about music
Can sing
Play guitar
Play drums
Drive a van
Pull a trailer
Fix audio equipment
Restring guitars
Wire audio equipment
Very good at trouble shooting
Additional Information
I've been the Leader of a local band for over 14yrs.
Also play in various other bands for ranging from classic rock,modern rock,country rock,oldies,funk,latin,r&b,etc.....
Been part of the local live music scene since I was 14 or 15 years old.
Timeline
Rockband Instructor
Arc
05.2025 - 06.2026
Rockband Volunteer
Brawley Union Highschool
08.2024 - Current
School Van Driver
Brawley Union Highschool
08.2002 - 12.2024
Correctional Officer
State of California
04.1994 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
Brawley Union Highschool