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Jorge Segovia, Jr.
1411 Glencrest Dr.
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 998-5852
jorge.segovia.jr@utexas.edu
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin Expected Graduation: Spring 2019
• Ph.D., Higher Education Leadership
The University of Texas at Austin Spring 2014
• M.Ed., Higher Education Administration – College & University Student Personnel Administration
• Portfolio: Mexican American Studies
The University of Texas at Austin May 2012
• B.S., Applied Learning and Development – EC – 6th
Grade Bilingual Generalist (certification pending)
• B.A., Spanish – Language Teaching
SPECIALIZED COURSEWORK
The University of Texas at Austin 2014-2015
• MSSW, School of Social Work
• I took the six foundational courses (18 credit hours) of their three-year MSSW Program:
o Theories and Critical Perspectives of Human Behavior and the Social Environment– SW 381R
o Foundations of Social Justice: Values, Diversity, Power and Oppression – SW 381S
o Dynamics of Organizations & Communities – SW 381T
o Social Policy Analysis & Social Problems – SW 382R
o Social Work Research Methods – SW 385R
o Social Work in School Setting – SW 387R
RESEARCH INTERESTS
• Equity, access, and the retention of Latino males in higher education.
• Student development and student success initiatives geared towards Latino males in higher education, and the
impact it has on their academic success.
• The experiences of community college students, specifically Latino males, and what community colleges are
doing to support them when it comes to transferring to a four-year university.
• The role of mentorship on Latino males in higher education, and the impact it has on their academic success.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
The University of Texas at Austin May 2011 – Aug. 2011
June 2010 – Aug. 2010
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program Summer Research Institute
• Articles: “We still have to do this assessment…”: Apprentice Bilingual Teachers’

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Conceptions of the Impact of High-Stakes Testing on their Field Experiences in Primary Grades.
• “It was more about TAKS…”: Pre-Service Bilingual Teachers’ Conception of the Impact of Standardized Testing
on their Field Experiences.
• Synopsis: Original qualitative research addressing apprentice bilingual teachers’ conception of the impact of
standardized testing on their field experience.
• Faculty mentor: Dr. Deborah Palmer, Associate Professor, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.
Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Program in Bilingual/Bicultural Education.
PUBLICATIONS
Sáenz, V., Ponjuan, L., Segovia, J., & Del Real, J. (2015) The Creation of A Latino Males Mentoring Program:
Project MALES (Mentoring to Achieve Latino Educational Success). New Directions for Higher Education, no.
171, 75-85.
Del Real Viramontes, J., Segovia, J., Gutierrez, M., & Lopez, J. (2015) An Overview of Transfer Conditions:
Exploring Latino Community College Students in Texas. Texas Education Review, 3 (1), 12-20.
Segovia, J. A., Jr. (2012). “We still have to do this assessment…”: Apprentice Bilingual Teachers’ Conceptions
of the Impact of High-Stakes Testing on their Field Experiences in Primary Grades. The Ronald E.
McNair Scholars Research Journal, 4.
Segovia, J. A., Jr. (2011). “It was more about TAKS…”: Pre-Service Bilingual Teachers’ Conception of the
Impact of Standardized Testing on their Field Experiences. The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Research
Journal, 3.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS:
Del Real Viramontes, J., Segovia, J., Gutierrez, M., & Lopez, J. Making Connections To Create Opportunities: Exploring
the Transfer Conditions for Latina/o Community College Students in Texas. Paper presented as part of a
roundtable, at the 6th
Annual Texas Higher Education Symposium.
(San Antonio, TX, Aug. 7th 2015)
Del Real Viramontes. J., Segovia, J., Gutierrez, M., & Lopez, J., Empowering Male Students of Color Through Peer
Mentoring,” at the 4th Annual Cultural Studies in Education Conference.
(Austin, TX, April. 10th
, 2015)
Segovia, J., Del Real Viramontes, J., Gutierrez, M., & Lopez, J. Instructing Males through Peer Advising Tracks
(IMPACT), at the 3rd
Annual Texas Summit for Mentoring.
(San Antonio, TX, Jan. 16th
, 2015)
Saenz, V., J. Segovia., Del Real Viramontes, & Gutierrez, M., Promising Practices: Addressing the Growing African-
American and Latino Male Educational Achievement Gap, at the 36th Annual National Institute for Staff and
Organizational Development (NISOD) Conference.
(Austin, TX, May. 26th
, 2014)
Segovia, J., & Del Real Viramontes, J., Gutierrez, M., From Research to Action: Project MALES Mentoring Program, at
the 2nd
Annual SMAF Mentoring Summit.
(San Antonio, TX, Jan. 10th
, 2014)
Saenz, V., Segovia, J., & Del Real Viramontes, J. Enhancing the success of Latino Males at Two-Year Institutions, at the
35th Annual National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Conference.
(Austin, TX, May. 27th
, 2013)
Segovia, J. & Del Real Viramontes, J. Project MALES Mentoring Program, at the Professional Development Day 2013.
(Austin, TX, Feb. 7th
, 2013)

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Lopez, M., Segovia, J., & Del Real Viramontes, J. From Research to Action: Project MALES Mentoring Program, at the
1st
Annual SMAF Mentoring Summit.
(San Antonio, TX, Jan. 11th
, 2013)
Segovia, J., Apprentice Bilingual Teachers’ Conception of the Impact of Standardized Testing on their Field Experiences
in the Primary Grades, at the 2011 McNair Scholars Research Symposium.
(Austin, TX, Aug. 3rd,
2011)
Segovia, J., “What a CaTAKStrophe!”: Pre-Service Bilingual Teachers’ Conception of the Impact of Standardized
Testing on their Field Experience, at the 38th
Annual Texas Association of Bilingual Education (TABE)
Conference.
(El Paso, TX, Oct. 28th,
2010)
Segovia, J., “It was more about TAKS…”: Pre-Service Bilingual Teachers’ Conception of the Impact of Standardized
Testing on their Field Experiences, at the 2010 McNair Scholars Research Symposium.
(Austin, TX, July 26th,
2010)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
The University of Texas at Austin 2014-2015
Fall 2015
Teaching Assistant
Service Learning Course: Instructing Males through Peer Advising Tracks (IMPACT)
Professor: Dr. Victor Sáenz
• Assisted with the creation of the syllabus.
• Developed and presented lectures.
• Graded assignments and met individually with students.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The University of Texas at Austin Fall 2014 - Present
Project MALES – Curriculum & Engagement Coordinator
Gus Garcia Middle School (Fall 2015)
Liberal Arts & Science Academy (LASA) High School (Spring 2015)
Webb Middle School (Pilot Middle School Mentoring Program – Spring 2015 to present)
• Met with external partners to educate them on Project MALES, the research the program is conducting,
assessing community needs, and seeing if we can add their site to our mentoring caseload.
• Led and coordinate all community engagement efforts for the project.
• Worked on developing the curriculum that is being implemented both in the project’s service learning
course, as well as the curriculum that is being implemented in both the high school and middle schools.
Assisted with the development of assessment tools for the purposes of gauging our effectiveness as a
mentoring program.
• Identified outreach strategies to recruit talented, diverse student leaders dedicated to addressing males of
color education engagement issues.
• Hosted semi-regular informational events and programs to recruit undergraduate, graduate, and
professional Project MALES mentors/work-studies during the summer and early fall semesters.
• Assisted with the interview process, assess and determine suitability of Project MALES recruits as
mentors/work-studies based on identification of qualifications, application, and interview.
• Assisted the Lead Mentoring Site Coordinator with the logistics associated with the fall and spring training
of Project MALES student mentors/work-studies.
• Assisted with professional development training sessions focused on sharing best practices of mentoring
students.

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• Assisted with the education of Project MALES mentors/work-studies on institutional policies associated
with student contact at the University of Texas at Austin and the participating local area high schools
and middle schools.
• Assisted the Lead Mentoring Site Coordinator in the coordination of the mentoring/work-study logistics,
including scheduling of mentoring/work-study hours.
• Managed the Pilot Middle School Mentoring Program at Webb Middle School (spring 2015).
• Managed the mentoring program at Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy.
• Managed the mentoring program at the Liberal Arts & Science Academy (LASA) High School (spring
2015)
• Managed the mentoring program at Webb Middle School.
• Advised the Project MALES Student Organization and provide guidance for their student coordinated
initiatives, efforts, and programs.
• Provided regular professional development and educational programs directed at raising the awareness
of issues facing the Latino community
• Created a safe space and forum on campus for students to gather and discuss issues surrounding Latino
males and males of color.
• Served as the liaison between Project MALES, the Student Organization, and the participating local area
high schools and middle schools.
Austin Community College, Austin TX Fall 2013 - Present
Academic Adviser
Riverside Campus
• Advised students who have met TSI requirements in two or more areas based on state mandated assessment
scores.
• Advised students who have a declared major or a General Studies major.
• Advised students who have met ACC’s Academic Standards of Programs by earning at least a 2.0 GPA and a
50% completion rate.
• Filled out Education Plans.
• Filled out Financial Aid Appeal forms.
• Read ACC’s Degree Plans to help advise students in terms of course selection.
• Read Transfer Equivalency guides to help advise students who are interested in transferring to a four-year
institution, but also course selection.
• Assisted with recruitment for The Puente Program (summer 2015)
The University of Texas at Austin 2013-2014
Spring 2013
Project MALES – Lead Mentoring Site Coordinator
Dobie Middle School (Pilot Middle School Mentoring Program – Fall 2013)
Reagan High School
Lanier High School (spring 2013)
Travis High School (spring 2013)
UT-Elementary (Pilot Elementary School Mentoring Program – Spring 2014)
• Identified outreach strategies to recruit talented, diverse student leaders dedicated to addressing Latino
male education engagement issues.
• Hosted semi-regular informational events and programs to recruit undergraduate, graduate, and
professional Project MALES mentors/work-studies during the summer and early fall semesters.
• Interviewed, assess and determine suitability of Project MALES recruits as mentors/work-studies based on identification of
qualifications, application, and interview.
• Managed logistics associated with the fall and spring training of Project MALES student mentors/
work-studies.
• Led professional development training sessions focused on sharing best practices of mentoring students.
• Educated Project MALES mentors/work-studies on institutional policies associated with student contact
at the University of Texas at Austin and the participating local area high schools.
• Coordinated mentoring/work-study logistics including scheduling of mentoring/work-study hours,

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transportation to local area high schools, facilitation of award stipends, etc.
• Developed an ongoing student-centered College Readiness/Life Skills Curriculum that is being piloted
at Reagan High School.
• Managed the Pilot Middle School Mentoring Program at Dobie Middle School (fall 2013).
• Managed the Pilot Elementary School Mentoring Program at UT-Elementary (spring 2014).
• Advised the Project MALES Student Organization and provide guidance for their student coordinated
initiatives, efforts, and programs.
• Provided regular professional development and educational programs directed at raising the awareness
of issues facing the Latino community
• Created a safe space and forum on campus for students to gather and discuss issues surrounding Latino
males.
• Served as the liaison between Project MALES, the Student Organization, and the participating local area
high schools.
Austin Community College, Austin, TX Summer 2013
Intern – Office of Student Services
Riverside Campus
• Learned how to advise students at a Community College Setting.
• Learned how to use Datatel.
• Learned how to read TSI scores for appropriate placement in reading, writing, and math.
• Learned course pre-requisites/co-requisites for appropriate class placement.
• Learned how to fill out an Education Plan.
• Learned how to read a Community College Degree Plan.
• Learned how to read Transfer Equivalency Guides.
The University of Texas at Austin Fall 2012
Project MALES – Mentoring Specialist
Lanier High School
Travis High School
• Identified outreach strategies to recruit talented, diverse student leaders dedicated to addressing Latino male
education engagement issues.
• Managed logistics associated with the fall and spring training of Project MALES student fellows and
mentors.
• Coordinated mentoring logistics including scheduling of mentoring hours (timesheets), transportation to
local area high schools, facilitation of award stipends, etc.
• Served as the liaison between Project MALES and the participating local area high schools.
Hart Elementary School, Austin, TX 2010-2011
Apprentice Bilingual Teacher – Kindergarten
• Developed and implemented hands-on, culturally relevant instruction and assessment for English language-
learning (ELL) students.
• Designed and wrote lesson plans in Spanish for all content material.
• Adapted learning experiences for individuals by differentiating instruction.
• Collaborated with another apprentice special education teacher on a Collaborative Intervention Project (CIP),
devising a plan to help a struggling student overcome behavioral and academic difficulties (spring 2011)
Harris Elementary School, Austin, TX Spring 2010
Apprentice Bilingual Teacher – 4th
Grade
• Created and applied practical, culturally relevant instruction and assessment for English language learning (ELL)
students.
• Devised and wrote lesson plans in both English and Spanish for all content material.
• Modified learning experiences for individuals by differentiating instruction.

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Reagan High School, Austin, TX Spring 2009
Adult ESL Teacher
• Customized and carried out a proactive ESL curriculum.
• Drew up and wrote lesson plans in both English and Spanish.
Eastside Memorial High School, Austin, TX Summer 2008
Intern – Office of Redesign, Austin Independent School District (AISD)
• The Office of Redesign managed the high school reform effort in the Austin Independent School District from
2005 to 2010.
• Worked with administration over at Eastside Memorial High School, assisting them in their summer TAKS
program.
• Called parents/students, informing them about the TAKS test, and the steps they needed to take in order to have
their child re-take the test.
Webb Middle School, Austin, TX 2006-2008
AVID Tutor
• Provided students help in all content material.
ACADEMIC AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENT
The University of Texas at Austin
• CCLP Endowment Honors Scholar Fall 2012
• Accepted into the Graduate School Select Admissions Program Fall 2011
• University Honors Fall 2010
• Accepted into the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program Fall 2009
• University Honors 2009-2010
• University Honors 2008-2009
FELLOWSHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS
The University of Texas at Austin
• The CCLP Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund 2015-2017
o Awarded: $20,000 in tuition assistance + Graduate Research Assistantship
from the Community College Leadership Program
The University of Texas at Austin
• College of Education Student Award 2013-2014
o Awarded: Tuition assistance + Graduate Research Assistantship
from the Community College Leadership Program
The University of Texas at Austin
• McNair Scholars Graduate School Fellowship 2012 – 2013
o Awarded: $24,000 + tuition assistance
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
The University of Texas at Austin
• Member of the Bilingual Education Student Organization (BESO)
• Member of the Higher Education Administration Student Professional Association (HEASPA)
• Member of the Intellectual Entrepreneurship (IE) Pre-Graduate School Internship Program as
• both a mentee and a mentor.

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• Member of the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program
• Member of the Texas Association of Bilingual Education (TABE)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
I am fluent at speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.