Luis Javier Slayton
email: ***********@***.***
Education
Current:
PhD student at The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
Expected to graduate: Spring 2019
Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Science
2012-2016:
Earned a master’s at The University of Texas-Pan American
Graduated: 2016
Curriculum and Instruction specializing in secondary education
2008-2012:
Earned a master’s at The University of Texas-Pan American
Graduated: 2012
Bilingual Education specializing in leadership
2002-2005:
Earned a bachelor’s at The University of Texas-Pan American
Graduated: 2005
Business Administration with a specialization in management
1998-2002:
Earned an Associates at South Texas College
Graduated: 2002
Business Administration
Professional Experience
August 2017 – Current
Adjunct Professor for Department of Education and College Success South Texas College Mid-Valley Campus, Weslaco, TX
Taught a college success course in the Department of Education to entering freshman, responsible for creating syllabus and course content, use of blackboard, use of Zoom app, in charge of recruiting and retention and submitting grades to registrar
October 2016 – Current
Disaster Emergency Case Manager BCFS San Antonio, TX
Assisted families in disaster recovery, found resources for families, developed disaster recovery plan, and manage a caseload
August 2015 – June 2016
Truancy Officer Excel Academy Donna ISD, Donna, TX
Recovered truant students, visited with families, assisted in finding needed resources, responsible for campus attendance and responsible for attendance incentives at campus level
August 2005 – June 2015
Bilingual Classroom Teacher Donna ISD Donna, TX
Responsible for lesson plans, taught Kinder, 1st grade, 4th grade, Algebra and Geometry, differentiated instruction and implementing best practices
August 2001 – August 2005
Teacher Assistant Donna ISD Donna, TX
Responsible for classroom management and assisted classroom teacher as assigned
Certifications
Texas Teacher Certificate
Bilingual Generalist EC-4
References
Maria L. Sanchez; LPC-I and Academic Counselor at Excel Academy ********@********.*** 956-***-****
Emmy De La Garza Principal at Guzman Elementary
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Dr. Rene Zuniga, South Texas College Department Chair
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