Juvenile Correctional Residential Aide
Resume:
Jose J. Torres
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
*******@*****.***
Objective
In search of a position where my skills, knowledge, and experience can help to encourage creativity and higher-order thinking in a way that drives the company to greater levels of success and service.
Work Experience
Long-Term Substitute Teacher of Mathematics
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, Somerset, NJ 1/2021-6/2021
Teach Intro to College Algebra, Algebra II, Algebra II & Trigonometry(Honors) courses. Ensure students achieve learning outcomes that are above average in the subject of mathematics by instructing students in a clear, concise and fun way. Prepare lesson plans that are engaging and incorporate the curriculum. Incorporate the school’s objectives into the curriculum by remaining up to date with mission and initiatives. Attend staff development days to improve my skills, receive help, and feedback from colleagues. Track and record student progress and keep records up to date for progress reports. Review curriculum needs and execute plans for improvement. Provide tutoring and additional support when a student is struggling with assignments or homework. Act as a role model to make students feel motivated while maintaining an approachable personality and strengthen their self-confidence while inspiring them to achieve high goals. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
Lead Teacher/Math Tutor
New Pathways Counseling Educational Department, Pinebrook, NJ 2/2019-1/2021
Assist adolescents who are being treated through a partial day treatment outpatient substance abuse program individually or in small groups and help them improve their math skills. Perform activities like developing tutoring resources, monitoring student progress, identifying areas needing improvement, helping with submitting assignments electronically directly to the schools when completed. Assisted students with tests, quizzes, mid-terms, and final exams.
Residential Shift Supervisor
Daytop Village of NJ, LLC, Mendham, NJ 12/2016- 12/2017
As a shift supervisor I must ensure staff members are in appropriate work areas ensuring all residents are properly supervised at all times, ensuring staff members make runs in the facility
making sure staff to resident ratio standards are met, ensure staff members are orientating residents in and out of the facility as needed and are aware of all residents’ locations at all times, paperwork requirements and communications are handled completely, including but not limited to: communication blog entries, turnover, and outstanding incident reports. In direct communication with facility director/ associate facility director or designee regularly on topics including but not limited to: shift schedule; problems / suggestions with structure; issues rising to the level of director on call situations; training needs for individuals/ staff to improve overall work performance; staff competency and feedback for annual employee evaluations. Making sure staff receive their appropriate break time.
Behavioral Residential Aide
Daytop Village of NJ, LLC, Mendham, NJ 06/2015- 12/2016
As a behavioral residential aide, the duties consist of conducting motivational seminars to help keep at risk youths focused with words of encouragement and hope. Running community meetings three times a week where affirmations are expressed and follow-ups are addressed. Co-facilitate group activities such as: AA, NA meetings, caseloads and other recreational activities. Providing transportation when necessary. Work with behavior shaping tools, supervise and manage residents to ensure treatment goals and objectives are met. Ensuring therapeutic interventions are carried out.
Mathematics Teacher
Daytop Academy, Mendham, NJ 04/2014-06/2015
Providing instruction in core Mathematics programs including Basic Mathematics, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Discrete Mathematics and Pre-Calculus. I taught calligraphy as an elective. I worked with students who were residents at the Daytop Residential facility on a group and individual basis developing lesson plans for continuity of instruction and to assure curriculum is appropriate for individual students. Tutored and prepared residents who were high school dropouts, in and out of juvenile detention centers with the goal of taking and passing the GED test.
Printing Press Operator Assistant
Bon Venture Services, Flanders, NJ 09/12-07/2013
Adjust levers to start printing machines or manually control equipment operation. Turn, push, or move controls to set an adjusted speed, temperature, ink flow, position, and pressure tolerances of press. Review work order to determine ink, stock, and equipment needed for production. Pack printed bulletins, flyers, etc, and ship out via Federal Express or United Parcel Service.
Warehouse Associate Assistant Manager
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Rockaway, NJ 05/2008-01/2011
Planning the layout of the warehouse, and the other storeroom areas, in accordance with the turnover, volume, weight, and associated aspects of medical products stored. Maintaining all warehouse inventory and records. Coordinating the activities of the warehouse staff and supervising the subordinates. Responsible for receiving, recording, issuing, and transporting the products from the warehouse. Ensuring to meet all safety and storage regularities for housing of the products and supplies. Completing all necessary documentation and legal formalities relating to the products. Assisting in making inventory reports of evaluations and working under the direction of a supervisor.
Customer Service/ Technical Support Representative
J&J International (Samsung), Fairfield, NJ 09/2006 – 05/2008
Worked as the point person on all incoming orders, managing workflow processes from inception to shipment, including invoicing and the tracking and logging of all RMA’s. Handle customer inquiries, product implementations, assist in product and component operation and its setup. Provide troubleshooting assistance support for all product categories. When necessary, will expand on features, cost efficiencies and other benefits to pursue up sell opportunities on all services when applicable. Act as liaison to Global Parts Center in California, conducting product/item research in order to identify proper part/accessory needed for either our business or consumer clientele. Track shipments, confirm proof of delivery, report customer orders daily/weekly for management review utilizing excel spreadsheet platform.
Certifications
Substitute Teacher’s Credentials State of New Jersey 3/2013-Present All Subjects (Grades P-12)
American Heart Association 12/2014
CPR/ AED Certified
New Jersey Department of Education 2/2021 Teacher Certificate of Eligibility (Specialization-Mathematics)
Education
Centenary University, Hackettstown, NJ 1/2012- 5/2014 Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics, (Graduated - 3.2GPA)
Warren County Community College, Washington, NJ 9/2008- 12/2011 Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts, (Graduated - 3.3GPA)
Passaic County Technical and Vocational High School, Wayne, NJ 9/1990-6/1994
Mechanical Drafting/Autocad,
(Graduated - 94’ Outstanding Student Award of Excellence in Mechanical Drafting/Autocad)
Affiliations
Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society) 11/2011 Kappa Mu Epsilon (Mathematics Honor Society) 4/2014
Volunteer
Mentor at-risk-youth at Juvenile Correctional Facilities - (Event Motivational Speaker) Mathematics tutor at Centenary College Tutoring Center - (Math Tutor for grades 9-12) Hackettstown Regional Medical Center - (Visit patients/Follow up/Encouragement)
Skills
Teaching/Tutoring (Mathematics)
Teaching Calligraphy (The Art of Beautiful Penmanship)
Motivational Speaking
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
Superb organizational skills and detail oriented
Great leadership skills
Effective problem solving skills
Language: Bilingual; read and write fluently (English/Spanish)
References Available Upon Request
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