JOHN X.

PAZ
956-572-1263 ● jpaz5@lamar.edu

EDUCATOR
Responsible assistant teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated by over
six years of classroom experience. Caring and professional with tireless commitment to student learning
and overall wellbeing.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
BAAS, General Studies, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX (Anticipated graduation date 06/2020)

Pursuing Certification – Generalist – grades 4-8 – State of Texas

Certification – Crisis Prevention Institute

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PORTER EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL, Brownsville, TX

BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION UNIT TEACHER’S ASSISTANT 2013 – Present
 Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age
groups, and varied disabilities.
 Model appropriate behavioral interventions.
 Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines
and equipment.
 Learn to create, modify and utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures
in the enhancement of a training and educational environment.
 Assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of classroom instruction and behavior support.
 Implement Behavior Strategic Plan/Behavior Intervention Plan and prescribed behavior
strategies.
 Supervise and provide appropriate assistance to students in special education, general education,
and community settings throughout the school day including transportation to and from school.
 Consult and collaborate with site and district staff as needed.
 Maintain appropriate documentation, records, and reports.

ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY, Brownsville, TX

HEAD BASEBALL COACH 2008-2011
 Coordinate and supervise the varsity and junior varsity baseball team.
 Design a training program and game program.
 Organize and supervise the coaching staff to assure that the program is properly implemented.
 Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
 Help students achieve gains in athletic skill and team performance.
 Responsible for scheduling games, practices, transportation, hotel, and meal arrangements.
 Ensure that student athletes meet eligibility rules.
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL, Brownsville, TX
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER 2003-2013
 Developed and implemented campus instructional plans that align with the Diocese of
Brownsville’s goals and curriculum.
 Promote an appreciation of physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
 Engage the class in both team sports and individual activities, while explaining the safe and
correct way to engage in physical fitness.
 In addition to teaching physical fitness skills, the physical education instructor teaches social
interaction skills.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

 Texas Valley Educators Association (TVEA)