Richard "Nick" Gomez
Las Cruces
Summary
Use my education and experience to obtain employment that helps the community I live in. To acquire a career that will enable the use of my strong leadership and organizational skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Mesilla Valley Christian School
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Las Cruces Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Develop various teaching methods for new curriculum for various students requirement and prepare associate instructional materials.
- Assist students in meeting their annual goals (educational, social, and emotional)
- Modify instruction as needed.
- Ensure effective environment for students.
Healthcare Surveyor
Department of Health (State of New Mexico)
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Survey agencies that receive state and federal funding to ensure they are providing appropriate services to individuals with disabilities.
- During these surveys I am responsible for communicating directly to the director or management team, entrance and exit conferences are conducted to provide and gather information.
Lead Merchandiser
ProGro
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Establish positive relationships with local corporate companies
- Merchandise garden and plant supplies in southern region of New Mexico
- Approve/Disapprove schedule requests and requested time off
- Duties and Responsibilities
Compliance Administrator
Power of Praise Fellowship Christian Academy
07.2012 - 08.2015
- Interview and conduct background checks on prospective students, as well as parents and/or guardians
- Audit documentation completed by employees to ensure policies and procedures were being followed
- Follow-up and provide a written report of complaints that were made by students, parents/guardians, and employees
- Conduct extensive background checks on potential employees
- Duties and Responsibilities
Special Education Teacher
Deming Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2015
- Provide a safe learning environment for students
- Supervise and provide training for education assistants in the classroom, as well as the general education setting
- Manage caseload of students and ensure that information is up to date
- Create and modify lesson plans accordingly
- Ensure that student hours and services were being met
- Duties and Responsibilities
Bank Teller
Wells Fargo
06.2007 - 07.2008
- Complete deposits/withdrawals for customers
- Offer customer products
- Complete business transactions
- Complete transactions of up to $100,000
- Balance cash drawer at the end of each shift within $0.05
- Duties and Responsibilities
Waiter/Host
Denny's Restaurant
04.2006 - 05.2007
- Seat and serve customers, and perform cash/debit/credit transactions
- Clean tables, workstations, and salad bar areas
- Duties and Responsibilities
Education
Master's Degree - Education
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
12-2026
Master's - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ04.2018
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06.2012
High school - General Studies
Deming High School
Deming, NM05.2006
Skills
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Scheduling (10 years)
- Critical Thinking (10 years)
- Athletic coaching
- Class lectures
- Student motivation
- Classroom management
- Facility management
- Certified coach
- Event planning
- Conflict mediation
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- Defensive Driving
- C.P.I. (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
- Handle With Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.)
- Alternative Teaching License (Expired June, 2015)
- Educational Assistant License (Expires June, 2018)
- New Mexico Coaching License (Expires June, 2018)
- New Mexico Coaching License
- August 2012 to July 2021
- Required to coach in public schools (New Mexico)
- New Mexico Teaching License (K-8th)
- Special Education Teaching License (K-12th)
Disclaimer
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Mesilla Valley Christian School
08.2025 - 01.2026
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Las Cruces Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2022
Healthcare Surveyor
Department of Health (State of New Mexico)
12.2017 - 04.2018
Lead Merchandiser
ProGro
11.2016 - 12.2017
Compliance Administrator
Power of Praise Fellowship Christian Academy
07.2012 - 08.2015
Special Education Teacher
Deming Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2015
Bank Teller
Wells Fargo
06.2007 - 07.2008
Waiter/Host
Denny's Restaurant
04.2006 - 05.2007
Master's - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
High school - General Studies
Deming High School
Master's Degree - Education
University of Phoenix-Online Campus