RAFAEL BRAZO
Katy,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Educator offering 24 years of education experience, last 6 years as an Assistant Principal. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable, passionate and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lamar University Principal Internship at Seven Lakes High School
Katy Independent School District
01.2012
- More than 150 supervised internship hours involving activities such as: Reviewing, Discussing and Analyzing standardized testing scores
- Creating and facilitating activities to improve school climate promoting Hispanic culture
- Analyzing and making recommendations for Spanish for Spanish speakers curriculum
- Attending ARD meetings, Katy ISD board meetings and SBDM meetings
- Shadowing school principals
- Interviewing candidates for Spanish position at Seven Lakes High School.
Spanish for Spanish Speakers Curriculum Developer
Katy Independent School District
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Evaluated existing curricula and identified areas for improvement, ultimately leading to increased learner satisfaction.
- Design and Develop Unit Plans for the different Spanish for Spanish Speakers levels 1-4 AP.
- Collaborated with other Spanish for Spanish Speakers teacher experts to develop accurate, engaging, and effective learning materials for diverse audiences.
- Trained teachers on how to effectively implement new curricular materials, resulting in a more cohesive educational experience for students.
- Recommend the approval of major changes in existing courses.
- Ensured alignment between curriculum objectives, instructional strategies, and assessments, leading to clearer expectations for students and improved outcomes.
Interim LOTE Department Chair
Seven Lakes High School
01.2008
- Attended weekly meetings with school principal and the other school department chairs
- Created and maintained a positive working environment within the LOTE department
- Interviewed prospect LOTE teachers for Seven Lakes High School
- Helped in the selection of teachers at KATY ISD Job Fair.
Coaching Education State Instructor English/Spanish
South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STYSA)
01.2008
- Translated soccer youth modules from English to Spanish
- Prepared candidates to become future soccer coaches.
Spanish II
Seven Lakes High School
01.2006
- Participated actively in team instructional and co-curricular planning
- Collaborated creating activities for the Spanish Club
- Assisted coworkers and administrators in providing bilingual Spanish/English at meetings with students and parents.
Safety Liaison
Katy Junior High
01.2021 - Current
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between school, district and out-of-district agencies.
- Coordinated multiple emergency drills, ensuring timely completion and alignment with local, district and state mandates.
- Improved school safety by conducting thorough assessments of each exterior door to meet district and state requirements during Exterior Door Audits.
- Spearheaded safety measures across all schools ensuring a safe learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.
Assistant Principal
Katy Junior High
01.2018 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Served as liaison between teachers, parents, and administrators during disciplinary proceedings for students involved in behavioral incidents.
- Facilitated productive meetings between department heads to discuss curricular alignment across grade levels and subject areas.
Character Strong Commitee
Katy Junior High
08.2018 - 08.2022
US Soccer Youth National Team Staff Member
US Soccer
01.2016 - Current
- Scout and recommend players for Training Centers and Youth National Team Pools
- Help standardize players and club assessment process
- Help build connections between US National Youth Coaches & Technical Advisors and academy clubs.
Eclipse Soccer Club Director of Coaching Select Program
Sugar Land
01.2015 - Current
- Designed and Developed the training curriculum for the boys and girl’s side of the club
- Designed the training priorities for each age group and level
- Worked with youth players in the community
- Reported to the Board and attend board meetings.
SHIELD Board Member, Co-Chair (PBIS)
Seven Lakes High School
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Attended monthly meetings with Safe & Civil committee members
- Have a specific monthly focus on showing Honesty, Honorability and Compassion
- Teach students and staff character traits value by our school
- Recognize and reward students for exemplifying good character.
LOTE Department Chair
Seven Lakes High School
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Attended weekly meetings with school principal and the other school department chairs
- Created and maintained a positive working environment within the LOTE department
- Oversaw hiring processes, selecting top-tier candidates to join the Seven Lakes LOTE department's talented team of educators.
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, allocating resources effectively to meet departmental needs and goals.
- Enhanced department reputation by implementing innovative teaching methods and curriculum improvements.
Spanish for Spanish Speakers III Pre-AP & IV AP
Seven Lakes High School
01.2007 - 01.2018
Spanish for Spanish Speakers I-II
Seven Lakes High School
01.2006 - 01.2018
Power Prep Academy Coordinator
Seven Lakes High School
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Created and developed the curricula for the first Freshman Academy in Katy ISD
- Established a committee for the Power Prep Academy
- Managed and facilitated student and staff instruction
- Collected, compared and evaluated data from freshman students.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop curriculum and improve overall teaching quality.
- Promoted a culture of continuous growth among staff members by recognizing outstanding achievements while providing constructive feedback on areas for improvement.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 120 students and 8 teachers.
Eclipse Soccer Club Girl’s Director of Coaching
Sugar Land
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Designed and Developed the training curriculum for the girl’s side of the club
- Designed the training priorities for each age group and level
- Designed and administered team tryouts
- Worked with youth players in the community
- Reported to the Board and attend board meetings.
Houston Dynamo Academy Staff Coach
Houston
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Head coach of the U16 Houston Dynamo Academy Team
- Created the curriculum for their Elite Camps
- Collaborated in the creation of the Houston Dynamo Academy curriculum.
STYSA Olympic Development Program Coach and Scout
Houston
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Helped identify and trained future players for the US National soccer team.
Eclipse Soccer Club Trainer
Sugar Land
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Worked with youth players in the community
- Won USYS State Championships.
Diversity and Character Development Committee
Hightower High School
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Co-director of the No Place for Hate Program
- Implemented effective activities to cultivate respect and responsibility in school.
Spanish I-II
Hightower High School
01.2000 - 01.2006
Spanish for Spanish Speakers I-II
Hightower High School
01.2000 - 01.2006
Spanish II Team Leader
Hightower High School
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Facilitated problem solving and collaboration
- Encouraged creative thinking and cohesive team effort
- Mentored new teachers to be successful in the class
- Ensured the team followed the district wide curriculum plan
- Coordinated meeting times, locations and agendas.
Boys Soccer Head Coach
Hightower High School
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Set standards for student-athletes to become role models
- Collaborated with the assistant coach to create training sessions to improve school record
- Coordinated awards and special events
- Promoted a positive image of the Hightower Boys Soccer Program
- Fostered and developed relationships among parents, student-athletes and school.
Boys Soccer Head Coach
Hightower High School
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Set school record in wins in a season
- Improved grades from low socio-economic students through the sport
- Built a stronger soccer program in the school, going from 45 to 120 student-athletes.
Education
Masters of Education in Educational Administration -
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas01.2012
Masters in English Linguistics and Literature -
Complutense University
Madrid, Spain01.1997
Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Principal Certificate, Texas SBEC
- Teacher Certificate, Texas SBEC, English Language Arts and Reading 6-12
- Teacher Certificate, Texas SBEC, Secondary Spanish 6-12
- Instructional Leadership Development, ESC Region IV, Texas
Affiliations
- National Soccer Coaches of America
- Houston Area Teachers of Foreign Language
- American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
Coaching Experience
- US Soccer Youth National Team Staff Member, US Soccer, Chicago, Illinois, 2016, Present
- Eclipse Soccer Club Director of Coaching Select Program, Sugar Land, TX, Sugar Land, TX, 2015, Present
- Eclipse Soccer Club Girl’s Director of Coaching, Sugar Land, TX, Sugar Land, TX, 2012, 2014
- Houston Dynamo Academy Staff Coach, Houston, TX, Houston, TX, 2007, 2011
- Boys Soccer Head Coach, Hightower High School, Missouri City, TX, 2001, 2005
- Eclipse Soccer Club Trainer, Sugar Land, TX, Sugar Land, TX, 2005, 2007
- Coaching Education State Instructor English/Spanish, South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STYSA), 2004, 2008
- STYSA Olympic Development Program Coach and Scout, Houston, TX, Houston, TX, 2003, 2008
Coaching Education
- UEFA “A” License, Spanish Soccer Federation, Madrid, Spain, 07/2003
- USSF “B” License, US Soccer Federation, Utah
- NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, Indianapolis, Indianapolis, 06/2005
- USSF National Youth License, Houston, Houston, TX, 01/2004
Leadership Experience
- ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, Katy Junior High, Katy, TX, 2018, Present
- Safety Liaison, Katy Junior High, Katy, TX, 2021, Present
- SHIELD Board Member, Co-Chair (PBIS), Seven Lakes High School, Katy, TX, 2016, 2018
- LOTE Department Chair, Seven Lakes High School, Katy, TX, 2013, 2018
- Katy ISD Spanish for Spanish Speakers Curriculum Developer, Katy, TX, Katy, TX, 2014, 2018
- Lamar University Principal Internship at Seven Lakes High School, Katy, TX, Katy, TX, 2011, 2012
- Power Prep Academy Coordinator, Seven Lakes High School, Katy, TX, 2011
- Interim LOTE Department Chair, Seven Lakes High School, Katy, TX, 2008
- Spanish II Team Leader, Hightower High School, Missouri City, TX, 2001, 2005
- Boys Soccer Head Coach, Hightower High School, Missouri City, TX, 2001, 2005
- Diversity and Character Development Committee, Hightower High School, Missouri City, TX, 2004, 2006
Awards
- Seven Lakes High School, Teacher of the Year, 2018
- Katy ISD Mentor of the Year, 2014
- Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2005-2006
- National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teachers 2005-2006
- Fort Bend ISD Soccer Coach of the Year 2002
References
- Theodore Vierling, Head Principal, Seven Lakes High School, 9251 South Fry Road, Katy, Texas, 77494, 281-396-2495, TheodoreJVierling@katyisd.org
- Carrie Lowery, Head Principal, Katy Junior High, 5350 Franz Road, Katy, Texas, 77493, 281-237-6807, rhondarward@katyisd.org
- Cecilia Lara, LOTE Curriculum Specialist, Katy Independent School District, 6301 South Stadium Ln., Katy, Texas, 77494, 281-396-2746, cecilialara@katyisd.org
Timeline
Safety Liaison
Katy Junior High
01.2021 - Current
Character Strong Commitee
Katy Junior High
08.2018 - 08.2022
Assistant Principal
Katy Junior High
01.2018 - Current
Spanish for Spanish Speakers Curriculum Developer
Katy Independent School District
01.2017 - 05.2018
US Soccer Youth National Team Staff Member
US Soccer
01.2016 - Current
SHIELD Board Member, Co-Chair (PBIS)
Seven Lakes High School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Eclipse Soccer Club Director of Coaching Select Program
Sugar Land
01.2015 - Current
LOTE Department Chair
Seven Lakes High School
01.2013 - 01.2018
Lamar University Principal Internship at Seven Lakes High School
Katy Independent School District
01.2012
Eclipse Soccer Club Girl’s Director of Coaching
Sugar Land
01.2012 - 01.2014
Power Prep Academy Coordinator
Seven Lakes High School
01.2011 - 08.2011
Interim LOTE Department Chair
Seven Lakes High School
01.2008
Coaching Education State Instructor English/Spanish
South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STYSA)
01.2008
Spanish for Spanish Speakers III Pre-AP & IV AP
Seven Lakes High School
01.2007 - 01.2018
Houston Dynamo Academy Staff Coach
Houston
01.2007 - 01.2011
Spanish II
Seven Lakes High School
01.2006
Spanish for Spanish Speakers I-II
Seven Lakes High School
01.2006 - 01.2018
Eclipse Soccer Club Trainer
Sugar Land
01.2005 - 01.2007
Diversity and Character Development Committee
Hightower High School
01.2004 - 01.2006
STYSA Olympic Development Program Coach and Scout
Houston
01.2003 - 01.2008
Spanish II Team Leader
Hightower High School
01.2001 - 01.2005
Boys Soccer Head Coach
Hightower High School
01.2001 - 01.2005
Boys Soccer Head Coach
Hightower High School
01.2001 - 01.2005
Spanish I-II
Hightower High School
01.2000 - 01.2006
Spanish for Spanish Speakers I-II
Hightower High School
01.2000 - 01.2006
Masters of Education in Educational Administration -
Lamar University
Masters in English Linguistics and Literature -
Complutense University
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