KEVIN J. MORALES
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with a strong background in Social Studies, committed to fostering academic excellence through innovative curriculum development and effective instructional leadership. Proven ability to implement student-centered teaching practices that engage learners and promote critical thinking. Expertise in creating an inclusive and stimulating classroom environment that inspires students to achieve their full potential. Seeking a full-time teaching position to apply these skills and make a meaningful impact on student learning and growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Social Studies Teacher
Floresville High School (FISD)
01.2020 - Current
- Led a 6% increase in all categories for the Fall 20?? STAAR U.S. History test
- Designed backward planning models across all Social Studies courses
- Created and implemented a Tier 2 curriculum for both U.S. History and Economics
- Spearheaded the introduction of the Personal Finance curriculum for 2024–2025
- Designed and facilitated instruction for 90-minute block periods
- Pioneered the transition to standards-based grading for 12th grade
- FISD Innovative Instructional Model Team (Engage2Learn)
- Designed social-emotional learning (SEL) activities for classroom integration
- Co-Chair Junior Class Sponsor – 2023
- Head Senior Class Sponsor – Class of 2024
- Student Engagement and School Leadership
- UIL Academics Coach – Social Studies & Current Events (2021–2023)
- Member, Grading Committee & Honors Committee
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Leadership
- Geography (Honors and On-Level, 2020–2021)
- U.S. Government & Economics (Honors and On-Level, 2021–Present)
- All Social Studies subjects (current)
- Developed common assessments and curricular alignment within PLC teams
Curriculum Taught (Honors & On-Level)
- World Geography 2020–2023
- U.S. Government 2020–2025
- Economics 2023–2024
- Department Leadership and Instructional Design - Social Studies Department Head (2023–Present)
- Personal Finance 2024–Current
- U.S. History 2025–Current
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - History with a Concentration in Social Studies
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
12-2019
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Organization and time management
Accomplishments
- FHS Dream Maker Award (April 2023)
- FISD Teacher of the Month (December 2023)
- PLC Award Winner for U.S. History (March 2025)
Certification
- Texas Educator Certificate: Social Studies 7–12 Passed
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) Passed
Timeline
High School Social Studies Teacher
Floresville High School (FISD)
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts Degree - History with a Concentration in Social Studies
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
Clinical Teaching
Northside ISD – Holmes High School, 12th Grade Government Fall 2019
FIELD EXPERIENCE
North East ISD – Churchill High School, 12th Grade Economics Spring 2019
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Summer 2024
- How to Develop Teach Like a Champion PD
- Best Practices: Student Agency & Goal-Setting
- Designing Targeted Learning Experiences – Secondary Core Content Teams
- FISD New Teacher Mentor Training
- Fall 2023
- Lean4ward Training
- PLC Summit – July
- FISD Learning Experience Design Plan – July
- New Teacher Mentor Training – August