Miguel Alcorn
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping youth reach academic goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator
Fort Sam Houston Isd
12.2022 - Current
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between learning activities by efficiently organizing supplies and preparing spaces for optimal productivity.
- Aided teachers in coordinating extracurricular events and field trips, providing enriching experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting.
- Boosted classroom engagement by incorporating interactive, hands-on activities into daily lesson plans.
- Contributed to a positive classroom culture by establishing strong relationships with students and maintaining open communication with families.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Prepared instructional materials for classroom use, ensuring timely delivery of relevant resources for each lesson.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Elevated overall class performance by providing targeted feedback on assignments that guided students towards improvement.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Assisted teachers in managing classroom behavior by enforcing rules and implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
Youth Program Coordinator
Fort Sam Houston
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Increased participant retention by continuously seeking feedback from youth and incorporating their suggestions into future programming.
- Oversaw daily logistics such as scheduling, supplies management, and room set-up to ensure smooth program operation.
- Collaborated with local organizations to create partnership opportunities, resulting in diversified program offerings for participants.
- Championed positive youth development by emphasizing the importance of goal-setting, self-reflection, and personal responsibility.
- Advocated for the needs and interests of participants through active involvement in relevant community meetings, events, or initiatives.
- Coordinated special events and initiatives to promote a positive image of the youth program within the military community.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Organized field trips that exposed participants to new experiences outside their immediate environment while fostering personal growth.
- Promoted a culture of respect, empathy, and collaboration among all members involved in the youth program activities.
- Established a safe space where participants felt comfortable discussing concerns or sharing experiences without judgment or fear of ridicule.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
Dormitory Resident Advisior
Texas A&M University
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering a supportive and inclusive living community.
- Created informative bulletin boards that provided relevant resources related to academics, mental health, and campus life opportunities for students'' personal growth.
- Educated residents on university policies, promoting responsible behavior within the residence hall community.
- Facilitated roommate agreements at the beginning of each semester to set clear expectations for shared living spaces.
- Monitored building security by conducting routine rounds throughout the facility.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
- Improved community engagement through the organization of social events and activities for residents.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
- Strategized to improve resident care and satisfaction and held weekly meetings with directors to advocate for resident needs.
- Trained in mediation techniques to resolve interpersonal conflicts between roommates or neighbors professionally.
- Administered emergency response procedures during crises, maintaining resident safety as a top priority.
- Conducted regular room inspections to maintain cleanliness and safety standards within the residential facility.
- Conducted daily welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs.
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
- Mentored new Resident Advisors, sharing best practices for effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Helped develop and implement programs to foster community growth and development.
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with parents to promote positive living environment for students.
Student Facilitator
Impact Youth Ministries
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Addressed individual high risk student needs through personalized attention and tailored lesson plans.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by maintaining open communication with students, parents, and staff.
- Provided constructive feedback to students regarding their work, motivating them towards continuous improvement.
- Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social interaction outside of the classroom setting.
- Supported diverse learning styles by incorporating varied instructional methods into lessons.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, providing guidance on effective teaching techniques and classroom management strategies.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Completed reports to assist kids having , food , housing insecurties
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
- Planned and prepared bibliographies, charts and graphs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Computer Lab Assistant
San Antonio College
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Supported all computer lab operations.
- Maintained a clean, organized workspace to promote a positive learning environment for all users.
- Improved user satisfaction by providing timely technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students.
- Promoted digital literacy among students by guiding them in using various software programs.
- Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
- Provided support during special events requiring computer lab usage, ensuring seamless setup and operation throughout the event duration.
- Facilitated workshops for users on relevant topics such as cybersecurity, data management, and software utilization.
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
- Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
- Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
- Provided instruction to all lab users on proper use of all equipment.
- Ensured smooth operation of the lab, effectively managing equipment inventory and usage.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX05.2017
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Teacher Collaboration
- Writing Support
- Classroom Organization
- IEP familiarity
- Behavioral Interventions
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Special Needs Support
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator
Fort Sam Houston Isd
12.2022 - Current
Youth Program Coordinator
Fort Sam Houston
08.2021 - 11.2022
Student Facilitator
Impact Youth Ministries
08.2017 - 09.2019
Dormitory Resident Advisior
Texas A&M University
06.2017 - 05.2020
Computer Lab Assistant
San Antonio College
02.2015 - 05.2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
San Antonio College
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