Joaquin Cervantes
Meridian
Summary
Dynamic Career Technical Education Teacher with expertise in student engagement, hands-on training, and project-based learning. Committed to enhancing student learning through innovative lesson plans and real-world applications.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Technical Education Teacher
Rialto Unified School District
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans integrating technology and hands-on activities.
- Facilitated student learning through interactive projects and real-world applications.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to enhance student participation.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications
- Collaborated with colleagues to design curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Served as an advisor for SkillsUSA, fostering teamwork, leadership skills, and personal growth among students.
- Served as an adviosr for IKE Entrepreneurs a student-led enterprise which allowed students to design, create, and sell apparel for site wide clubs and district wide events
Facility Manager/Maintenance Supervisor/CNC Operator
Williams Furnace Co.
02.2008 - 05.2025
- Oversaw facility maintenance and repairs to ensure operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment lifespan and reduce downtime.
- Managed vendor relationships for procurement of supplies and services, optimizing cost-effectiveness.
- Developed and enforced safety protocols, enhancing workplace safety standards across facilities.
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Managed in-house construction tasks and facilities projects which included framing, electrical work, painting, and roofing.
- Oversaw facility renovations, ensuring ADA compliance and adherence to local building codes.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained qualified maintenance employees.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on relevant laws, codes, standards, such as OSHA requirements.
- Led cross-functional teams to complete complex facility projects on time and within budget constraints.
- CNC Machining: Operating, programming, and maintaining CNC machinery as well as diagnosing and repairing mechanical failures to minimize production downtime.
- Welding and Brazing: Conducting fabrication and repairs through professional-level welding and brazing techniques used throughout our facilities.
- HVAC Repairs and Field Service: Performing field work related to HVAC troubleshooting, repair, and replacement, demonstrating a high level of mechanical and diagnostic skill.
Education
CTE Credential - Career Technical Education
Orange County Office of Education
Costa Mesa, CA08-2026
Associate of Science - Business Administration
San Joaquin Valley College
Ontario10-2021
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Student evaluation
- Project-based learning
- Career guidance
- Educational technology
- Workplace safety
- Hands-on training
- Student engagement
- Group and individual instruction
- Skill demonstration
Timeline
Career Technical Education Teacher
Rialto Unified School District
08.2025 - Current
Facility Manager/Maintenance Supervisor/CNC Operator
Williams Furnace Co.
02.2008 - 05.2025
CTE Credential - Career Technical Education
Orange County Office of Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
San Joaquin Valley College