JUSTIN CORTEZ
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Self-motivated education professional with a strong background in teaching and administration. Detail-oriented, and highly organized. Skilled in curriculum development, program coordination, and adapting instruction to diverse learning needs. Dedicated to fostering student success and building strong relationships with faculty, students, and the community. Seeking a role with opportunities for impact and growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Lead Teacher
Manhattan Charter School
New York, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Fostered a classroom culture that supports diversity and inclusivity.
- Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Facilitated small group instruction for struggling learners.
Elementary Assistant Principal
Houston Independent School District
Houston
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Performed classroom observations and offered coaching across various subjects.
- Facilitated communication channels between educators and guardians.
- Training in Crisis Prevention.
- Collaborated with administrators on budgeting decisions related to staffing, supplies, and resources for the school year.
- Created reports that documented the results of observation visits, incidents involving students, or other important matters concerning the school.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Enforced disciplinary policies and procedures.,
Instructional Technology Specialist
Houston Independent School District
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed regular maintenance checks on instructional technology equipment including computers, printers, and Cleverboards
- Conducted research on emerging educational technologies and identified opportunities for their application within the organization.
- Demonstrated expertise in a variety of web-based learning platforms such as Canvas.
- Provided assistance with setting up audiovisual equipment for special events or presentations.
- Developed curriculum and learning materials to increase comprehension.
- Provided technical support to faculty, staff and students in the use of classroom technology.
- Assisted with integrating existing technologies into the classroom environment.
4th Grade Teacher
Houston Independent School District
Houston, TX
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Educated 4th Grade English, Language Arts, and Reading to a population of high-needs students with a variety of learning styles and native languages
3rd Grade Teacher
Corpus Christi Independent School District
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Taught a self-contained class of third graders.
Shift Lead Manager
Walgreens
Corpus Christi, TX
07.2012 - 05.2017
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Coached employees on interactions with customers to drive exceptional service.
Education
Master's degree - Reading
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi12.2023
Bachelor of Education -
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi05.2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Instructional technology
- Diversity and inclusion
- Professional development
- Data analysis
- Communication skills
- Coaching teachers
- Crisis intervention
- Faculty support
- Literacy strategies
Certification
- EC-6th Texas Teacher Certification, 05/01/17, Texas
- English as a Second Language Certification, 08/01/18, Texas
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
4th Grade Lead Teacher
Manhattan Charter School
08.2024 - Current
Elementary Assistant Principal
Houston Independent School District
07.2023 - 06.2024
Instructional Technology Specialist
Houston Independent School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
4th Grade Teacher
Houston Independent School District
07.2018 - 06.2022
3rd Grade Teacher
Corpus Christi Independent School District
08.2017 - 06.2018
Shift Lead Manager
Walgreens
07.2012 - 05.2017
Master's degree - Reading
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Bachelor of Education -
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
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