Hi! I’m Mr. Mendez
I’m an experienced graduating student from the University of Texas at Austin looking for full time teaching opportunities!
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.
Teaching Resources
Explore resources that I have developed during my different teaching roles!
Other Related Projects
I have also participated in many different opportunities in which I have practiced related instructional design that can be transitioned to the classroom