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Ramon Cortijo

GA

Summary

Enthusiastic and adaptable educator dedicated to supporting students' academic and social development. Passionate about creating engaging and inclusive learning environments that foster growth and success. Skilled in designing and implementing effective instructional strategies tailored to meet diverse learning needs. Committed to fostering a love for learning while instilling essential skills and knowledge to empower students for lifelong success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

ESS
08.2024 - Current
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

BUS DRIVER

Muscogee County School District
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Drove school bus routes, ensuring students' safety and timely arrival
  • Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections on a commercial bus, identifying and resolving any maintenance issues
  • Communicated effectively with passengers and colleagues, resolving any conflicts or issues that arose during trips.

GARBAGE TRUCK DRIVER

Columbus Consolidated Government
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Operated garbage truck to collect and dispose of waste materials in various residential and commercial areas
  • Adhered to all safety protocols and traffic regulations while driving the garbage truck
  • Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues related to garbage collection services.

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINER

Stevens Transport
05.2016 - 05.2019
  • Certified CDL instructor with a proven track record of training new drivers in safety procedures and regulations
  • Experience teaching defensive driving techniques to commercial truck drivers
  • Strong communication skills and ability to provide constructive feedback to help drivers improve their performance.

ARMY MEDIC

United States Army
01.2009 - 01.2015
  • Administered first aid and triage to military personnel during combat missions
  • Managed medical supplies and equipment to ensure optimal patient care in high-stress environments
  • Participated in training exercises and simulations to enhance emergency medical response skills.

Education

BACHELORS OF RELIGION (CHRISTIAN COUNSELING) -

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12.2024

Skills

  • Multi-Subject Instruction
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Behavior Management
  • Teaching methodologies
  • Student Engagement
  • Special Needs Support

Additional Information

Behavior management, Effective communication, Adaptability, Collaboration, Experience working with diverse student populations

References

  • Bradley Melton, Supervisor/ Personal Ref, Columbus, (706) 393-2292
  • Skyler Wiggins, Co-Worker, Columbus, (762) 822-2703
  • Mrs. Singer (Special Education Teacher) Allen Elementary (706) 593-4212

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

ESS
08.2024 - Current

BUS DRIVER

Muscogee County School District
04.2024 - 06.2024

GARBAGE TRUCK DRIVER

Columbus Consolidated Government
01.2023 - 04.2024

TRUCK DRIVER TRAINER

Stevens Transport
05.2016 - 05.2019

ARMY MEDIC

United States Army
01.2009 - 01.2015

BACHELORS OF RELIGION (CHRISTIAN COUNSELING) -

Liberty University
Ramon Cortijo