Hi! I’m Mr. Mendez

I’m an experienced graduating student from the University of Texas at Austin looking for full time teaching opportunities!

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Learn more about me below!

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development (BSALD)


The University of Texas at Austin

GPA: 3.95


Specialization: Secondary Teaching/Urban Teachers


Minor: Educational Psychology


Organizations: Urban Teachers, UTeach Natural Sciences, Math and Science Teachers of Tomorrow, Longhorn Band, TX Men's Ultimate Frisbee, Texas Sinfonia


Awards: University Honors, Graduation with Highest Honors, Charles Butt Scholar

My Teaching Experiences

Lively Middle School

UT Urban Teachers Student Teaching with 7th Grade ELA

Akins High School

UT Urban Teachers Intern Fieldwork with 10th Grade ELA

Breakthrough CTX

Summer Teacher Fellow with 8th Grade English

Murchison Middle School

UTeach Natural Sciences Fieldwork with 8th Grade Science

Paragon Prep

UTeach Natural Sciences Fieldwork with 5th Grade Science

UT PREP

Intern and Mentor Teacher with Grades ranging from 8-12

Teaching Philosophy

As a teacher, I aspire to bring a learning environment to students that is centered around culturally relevant and interest based content, through integrative project based instruction.


I believe helping students build themselves up by utilizing their own background and communal knowledge is essential for reaching new growth and opportunity.


Explore my full philosophy here!

Matthew

Mendez

matthew.mendez.work@gmail.com

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