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Glendora Casas

Houston,TX

Summary

Energetic Camp Counselor experienced in directing camp activities and helping college freshmen develop confidence and achieve academic and social goals. Skilled at planning, executing and supervising activities including arts, community building and campus traditions. Strong interpersonal communication abilities that encourage fun while sustaining camp missions.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Camp Counselor

Camp Texas
  • Facilitated a three-day orientation for groups of 8-15 incoming UT students to teach UT traditions and culture
  • Mentored small groups to prepare them for beginning university
  • Developed and strengthened leadership skills in weekly trainings
  • Trained on topics including cultural proficiency, facilitating group activities, team building, and personal growth.

FIG Mentor

UT First-Year Interest Group (FIG)
  • Mentored 15 students in their first two semesters at the university
  • Prepared and presented lectures to mentees weekly to cultivate a welcoming and informative online classroom atmosphere
  • Underwent weekly trainings and seminars in order to lead weekly FIG classes/seminars
  • Training topics covered cultural proficiency, group leading, team building, lesson planning, and personal growth.

Calculus I Teaching Assistant

University of Texas at Austin
  • Assisted the Professor in teaching Calculus 1 at the University of Texas at Austin as needed
  • Led weekly group tutoring over difficult topics covered in class
  • Provided supplemental teaching aid during classes, office hours, and discussion section classes.

7th Grade ELAR Teacher

Aldine Independent School District
  • Taught 3 blocks of Advanced and Advanced High ESL students
  • Held weekly after school tutorials
  • Attended daily CBPL/PLC planning sessions with 7th grade ELA team to collaborate on instruction
  • Facilitated 45-minute SEL activities during advisory following Seven Mindsets and Character Strong curriculums.

5th Grade ELAR/Social Studies/Science Teacher

Katy ISD
08.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction and remained current with latest professional and scientific developments.
  • Delivered variety of planned learning experiences using diverse media and methods and motivated students to learn and use time wisely.
  • Devised and presented lessons that accommodated differences in student learning styles and ability levels.
  • Developed and implemented science lesson plans that fulfilled requirements of district's instruction curriculum program and showed written evidence of preparation.

Education

Sociology

The University of Texas
Austin, Texas
05.2021

Skills

  • Peer Mentoring
  • Child Supervision
  • Activity Planning
  • Effective Communication
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation
  • Differentiated Instruction

Passionate About

  • ELAR
  • Social Studies
  • Science
  • Arts

Awards Honors Relevant Coursework

UT Dean’s List cum laude (2019), Sociology of Education (UT Course, Spring 2020), Racial and Ethnic Relations (UT Course, Summer 2020), Social Movements (UT Course, Summer 2020), Children’s Literature (UT Course, Fall 2020)

Academic Year

2021-2022

Skills Interests Activities

  • Bilingual; fluent in English and Spanish.
  • Leadership skills specific to Camp Texas Counselor role: group-work facilitation, team building, cultural competency, public speaking.
  • Skills specific to FIG Mentor role: public speaking, team building, cultural competency, Microsoft Word/PowerPoint, Google Docs/Slides, Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Certification Area

Core Subjects 4 – 8 with an ESL Supplemental

Hobbies/Interests

I am deeply passionate about music, with a particular love for attending live music events is one of my favorite pastimes, as there's nothing quite like the energy and connection of a live performance. My love for music goes beyond the surface level; I appreciate the history, theory, and cultural significance behind different musical traditions. This multifaceted understanding enriches my listening experience, allowing me to delve deeper into the nuances of various musical compositions.


Similarly, I have a deep appreciation for the arts in all their forms. Visual arts, such as paintings, sculptures, and photography, captivate my imagination and evoke powerful emotions. I enjoy visiting art galleries and museums, where I can admire the creativity and talent of artists from various cultures and time periods. 

Timeline

5th Grade ELAR/Social Studies/Science Teacher

Katy ISD
08.2022 - Current

Camp Counselor

Camp Texas

FIG Mentor

UT First-Year Interest Group (FIG)

Calculus I Teaching Assistant

University of Texas at Austin

7th Grade ELAR Teacher

Aldine Independent School District

Sociology

The University of Texas

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