TJay Pagute
San Jose,CA
Summary
Motivated EMT student and current Fire Academy cadet with patient care experience and strong communication skills. CPR/AED certified with a background in healthcare support, teamwork, and safety focused environments. Dedicated to providing professional, compassionate assistance in patient transport settings
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Provider
Aveanna Heathcare
San Jose
08.2025 - Current
- As a Care Provider, I assist individuals with autism, helping with routines, communication, and safety while showing patience, empathy, and understanding.
Volunteer
Svcte
San Jose, CA
11.2024 - 11.2024
- I've also volunteered at the San Jose Fire Training Center's Toy Drive (Dec 2024) and the 'Day of the Lake' community event at Hellyer Lake (Sept 2024), where I helped serve food, set up, and engage with the public.
Education
Associate of Science - EMT
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA 08.2025 - 02.2026
Silvercreek High School
San Jose, CASkills
- Strong communication and public speaking abilities
- Leadership and teamwork experience
- Fast learner who is always eager to learn and listen
- Adaptable under pressure
Accomplishments
- High School Diploma, 2025
- 4th in State Firefighting Competition, 2025
- Letter of Recommendation from Senator Dave Cortese, 2024
- Letter of Recommendation from Fire Chief Robert Sapien Jr., 2024
Reference
- Patricia Tapia, Retired Battalion Chief, San Jose Fire Department, ptapia@metroed.net, 408-476-1312
- Felipe Gonzales, Retired Fire Inspector, San Jose Fire Department, pgonzalez@metroed.net, 408-591-8584
- Anthony Rangel, Retired Fire Engineer, San Jose Fire Department, arangel@metroed.net, 408-893-8875
Certification
- CPR & AED certified
- First Aid certified
- ICS-100 Introduction to IC
- ICS-200 Basic IC system
- ICS-700 Introduction to NIMS
- ICS-800 National Response Framework
- NWCG L-180, Human factors in wildland fire service
- 2x National Sparring Champion award, 2020
- State Sparring Champion award, 2020
- Taekwondo black belt certification
Affiliations
Taekwondo Club – Mission College Practiced martial arts, sparring, and forms.
MMA – West Valley College Trained in mixed martial arts and sparring.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Care Provider
Aveanna Heathcare
08.2025 - Current
Associate of Science - EMT
Mission College
08.2025 - 02.2026
Volunteer
Svcte
11.2024 - 11.2024
Silvercreek High School