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Luis David Mendoza

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Continuing to be a part of the education system to share personal experiences as a high school graduate and college graduate with students and give meaningful lessons that will prepare students to be on the road to go to college and earn their degree.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Theory of Knowledge High School Teacher

KIPP Public Schools
San Antonio, TX
02.2025 - Current
  • Instructing students on philosophy, the process of knowledge, and how one uses it.
  • Currently teaching 11th-grade students at an IB level.
  • Utilized technology such as multimedia presentations to enhance lessons.

High School College Counselor

IDEA Public Schools
Brownsville, TX
08.2023 - 02.2025
  • Supported the seniors of the class of 2024 to find the right university for them based on their academic interests and finances
  • Responsibilities included having meaningful conversations with both the student and parent and creating a plan that will help their child get to and through college
  • Exercise the goal of having 100 percent of our graduating students go to a college/university
  • Gained experience using online platforms such as Naviance and Common App
  • Skilled experience in writing at a high academic level

High School Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
Brownsville, TX
10.2020 - 02.2025
  • Currently teaching rigourous courses for high students that is centered on finding their career path and university that best fits and matches them
  • Previously have taught the basics and fundamentals of music using the piano and guitar for 2 years
  • Previously have taught Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles where students were guided and taught how to code and create projects
  • 10th grade team leader for the school year 2022-2023 and currently 12th grade team leader
  • Responsibilities included having to ensure school safety, culture, discipline, and traditions
  • Guided fellow teachers for best practices to maximize learning in the classroom
  • Communicate with parents, teachers, and students during conferences to discuss academic performance, behavior, and learning strategies
  • Identified student learning needs and provided academic support to aid them in overcoming challenges and improving grade point average

Education

Bachelors - Criminal Justice, Sociology

University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, Texas
05.2020

High School Diploma -

IDEA Frontier College Preparatory
Brownsville, Texas
06.2014

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Volunteering
  • Fast-Learner
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Skilled writer for legal documentation
  • Ability to connect with people using psychology practices
  • Experienced with leadership roles
  • College counseling
  • Classroom management
  • Public speaking, lesson planning
  • Lesson planning
  • Bilingual

Volunteer Experience

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Missionary, 12/01/14, 07/01/15, Preached the gospel of the Mormon church in the state of Utah for 2 months and later in Santa Cruz, Bolivia for 5 months., Provided community service for those in need.

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Theory of Knowledge High School Teacher

KIPP Public Schools
02.2025 - Current

High School College Counselor

IDEA Public Schools
08.2023 - 02.2025

High School Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
10.2020 - 02.2025

Bachelors - Criminal Justice, Sociology

University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley

High School Diploma -

IDEA Frontier College Preparatory

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