1. Maria Cristina Carter
2025 Martin Ave
McAllen, TX 78504 US
Mobile: 9564514380
Evening Phone: 9564514380
Day Phone: 9564514380
Email: fatcatgone@yahoo.com
Work
Experience:
USDA APHIS
Edinburg, TX US
06/2011 Present
Salary:
24,900.00
USD Per
Year
Hours
per
week: 40
Series:
0421 Pay
Plan: GS
Grade:
03
Plant Protection Aid (This is a federal job)
Supervisor: Jim Perkins (956-584-8767)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Inspects and re-inspects orchards, fields, groves, storage sites, nurseries, raid yards, industrial
sites, etc., to determine the presence and degree of presence of harmful insects, plants and
plant disease.
Using standard procedures removes and destroys alternate host plants and diseased or
infested plants and assists with the fumigation or treatment of equipment, plants, or soils.
Maintains baits, installs and collects insect traps.
Cleans and maintains motor vehicles and hand tool equipment, keeping all in good working
order.
Collects and records data and prepares simple reports.
Develops rough maps showing control and eradication treatments.
Valley View ISD
9701 South Jackson Road
Pharr, TX 78577 US
08/2004
05/2005
Hours
per
week:
40
Physics Teacher
Supervisor: Mrs. Kelly Van He (9568433025)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
I taught Physics to High School Students. I helped increase their passing rate from 49% to 79%
in their TAKS test results.
I contacted parents, attended meetings and even visited a special student at home (at risk).
I applied knowledge of natural and cultural resources to classroom and field experiences based
on K-12 state educational standards.

2. Willacy County Correctional
1601 Buffalo Drive
Raymondville, TX 78580 US
05/2000 12/2000
Salary:
37,500.00
USD Per
Year
Hours
per
week: 40
Life Skills Instructor/C.O.
Supervisor: Mr. Julio Saldana (9566894900)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
I was teaching life skills to an inmate population in a corrections facility. I also received training
as a corrections officer at this facility. This state facility was previously named Wackenhut
Corrections. This job required to handle human relations under stressful situations and to write
clear, concise reports and evaluations by operating desk and laptop computers using various
word processing - software.
LULAC Council #346
McAllen, TX 78504 US
04/1999
07/1999
Salary:
7.50
USD
Per
Hour
Hours
per
week:
40
Independent Contractor and Consultant
Supervisor: Aguie Pena (9562793086)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
I worked with a team of members in the promotion of the First LULAC's International Baby and
Teen Pageant that took place in July of 1999 at the McAllen Convention Center. I contacted
business, created flyers, sold tickets, and created a rough draft of the entire Pageant Project.
Because the masters of ceremonies were late I was nominated a temporary master's of
ceremonies. I presented to the audience the judges of this event until a master of ceremonies
replacement showed up. This project had as a purpose to collect monies to help the council
finance their literacy programs such as scholarships and monies for migrant education in the
Rio Grande Valley. This job required the supervision of performance of the public speakers of
the aforementioned event.
University of Texas Pan American
1201 West University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539 US
10/1998
03/1999
Salary:
9.75
USD
Per
Hour
Hours
per
week:
40
Research Technician I
Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Murray (9563813537)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
I performed independent research studies of the Physiology of E. Coli bacterium. I performed
infection control, decontamination of biomedical complex instruments and autoclave sterilization
with the assembling, cleaning and wrapping of molecular instrumentation. I was required to
have extensive knowledge of bacterial controls, decontamination policies, procedural manuals,

3. and infection controls and the Joint Commission and Quality Assurance guidelines. Also I was
required to have the knowledge of Ethylene Oxide, steam and sterilization operations,
procedures and regulations sufficient to apply safely and correctly. Finally, I communicated
technical information about the results of the research verbally and in writing to journalist at the
University of Texas Pan American.
I received training in HPLC (High Proficiency Liquid Chromatography).I supervised graduate
students in laboratory policies, procedures and guidelines of the Bio-Medical Research
conducted. Finally, I audited a course while at work in Molecular Biology. The research was
under the supervision of Dr. Daniel Murray and Dr. Mohammed Farooqui. This position required
knowledge of natural resource research where I presented global concepts to graduate
students in a hands-on approach.
Edinburg ISD
Edinburg, TX US
08/1996 05/1997
Salary:
27,500.00
USD Per
Year
Hours
per
week: 40
Teacher
Supervisor: Eugene Ruiz (956-289-2300)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
I was hired to teach 7th grade Science. I also helped tutor the students enrolled in the GED
program. Developed curriculum for Students of Middle school and High School grades 6
through 12 that included content for residential programs and field camps. I enhanced and
modified curriculum to meet educational standards and individual school curriculum for special
education students. As a teacher, I also presented balanced and comprehensive views of
complex and controversial issues to student, teacher, and parent audiences of grades K12. I
gained knowledge of educational assessment, evaluations and methodologies.
Rio Grande CISD
Rio Grande City, TX US
08/1993 05/1996
Salary:
23,500.00
USD Per
Year
Hours
per
week: 40
Teacher
Supervisor: Mike Villarreal (956-716-6700)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
I was hired to teach high school student in the subjects of Biology and Physical Science
education. I also volunteered for after school football duty. I maintained clear and effective
communications with students, staff and other agency personnel or subject matter experts when
I team teach with other teachers and Regional Science Coordinator. I trained and supervised
parent volunteers and educational interns whose assignments are related to curriculum based
education. I was a liaison with educators, students, parents in the all the Natural Sciences
fields. I used word processing software such as Access or Excel to develop effective and
creative educational materials. I used video projectors, cameras, camcorders, and took photos
to incorporate into educational materials as well as operating a VCR.
Mission ISD
Mission , TX US
08/1991 05/1993
Salary:
21,000.00
USD Per
Year
Hours

4. per
week: 40
Teacher
Supervisor: Fred Moreno (956--323-5500)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
I was hired to teach alternative education students of grades 7 to 12 in the subject areas of
Physical Science, Biology and Chemistry. I provided logistical arrangements and reservations
for special education groups visiting "off campus" facilities and presented curriculum in a handson inquiry based manner. I synthesized complex natural or cultural stories into grade level
appropriate materials. This job required me to relate specific, place based resources to broader
concepts while serving as a primary leader in formal education programs.
Education:
UT Pan American Edinburg, TX US
Bachelor's Degree 05/1990
GPA: 2.65 of a maximum 4.0
Credits Earned: 132 Semester hours
Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
Texas Education Agency certified teacher in Secondary Biology 6-12.
Texas Water Commission and Texas Engineering Extension Training in Waste Water
Operations.
Research in E. Coli bacterium.
Fluent in both English and Spanish.
Job Related
Training:
TWC Waste Water Operations
Research in E. Coli Physiology. I received HPLC Chromatography training. I received audio
visual equipment operation experience. I have a Master of Ceremonies and public speaking
experience. I also have experience in social services and community work.
I am fluent in both English and Spanish.
I was trained to be noncommissioned officer at Willacy County corrections. I received ICS
100,200,700, 800 Certifications. I have successfully completed ASI ATV Rider Course on
February 20, 2012 license #107171 Card #2419105
Language Skills:
Language
Spanish
Affiliations:
American Chemical Society - Secretary
Additional
Information:
I have experience in Secondary Science Education and Social Services. I also have experience
in Biomedical Research. I am a well experienced individual with academic, special education,
social services and biomedical research skills.
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