Looking for exciting ways to further my career in a business or school where I can be an asset to a team and thrive by working to help others in a productive environment.
Versatile Educator with Experience Teaching Social Studies
1. Education:
University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX
Bachelor of History with Concentration in Social Studies (GPA: 3.25), 2010
Institutional Honors:
2010 Dean's List, 2009, 2008, 2007 Honor Roll
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Northwest Vista College San Antonio, TX
Associate of Arts with Concentration in Psychology (GPA: 3.5), 2006
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Certifications by State of Texas:
Social Studies Composite, 2022
Generalist 4-8, 2022
Art EC-12, 2022
Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities, 2022
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Study Abroad:
Fulbright Hays Grant: Study Abroad Ecuador, Latin America, June 2010
Created unique, topic specific lesson plans for the U.S. Department of Education-Published in
SEEC Ecuador “Sustainable Ecosystems and Enduring Cultures”
Traveled throughout Ecuador in a group of 14 Social Studies Educators 2010 to create TeachingGeography.org
Experience:
Social Studies Teacher
Brennan High School, Northside ISD, San Antonio, TX, June 2015- June 2016
Teaching College Board Curriculum AP U.S. History and TEKS to 11th U.S. History
Stacey Jr/Sr High School, Lackland ISD, San Antonio, TX June 2012- June 2015
Teaching 9th World Geography, 11th U.S. History, 12th Government,12th Economics,
Taught 4 subjects to students 9-12 on block schedule concurrently
Prepared students for STAAR World Geography and U.S. History (100% 2014, 100% 2015)
Implemented Dave Ramsey’s Personal Finance Foundations for High School 2014-15
Taught homebound students Spring 2014 & 2015
!Freelance Photographer
iM Invent Photography Bandera, Texas, October 2011- Present
Responsible for meeting clients on-location, photographing weddings, families, children, and milestones,
*portfolio available upon request (www.facebook.com/iminvent)
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City Councilwoman
City of Bandera—Bandera, TX City Council Member, May 2011- November 2013
Raised platform and campaigned on reducing at-risk youth in the community
Reviewed and determined how to handle a variety of issues presented by constituents
Worked on budgets for each fiscal year I was in office (up to one million dollars)
Voted on new ordinances and policies for Bandera overseeing all city departments including;
Brandi Morgan
10311 Canyon River Helotes,
Texas 78023
!T (210) 833-0801
!stxbrandi@aol.com
2. Municipal Court, Public Works, City Secretary, City Administrator, and City Marshall’s Office Launched, organized
Led construction of Bandera City Playground Project, July 2013
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Substitute Teacher/ Student Teacher
Bandera ISD Bandera, TX (Alkek Elm, BMS, BHS, Hill Country Elm) December 2010- May 2012
Supervising & Teaching grades Pre K-12, all ages, abilities, and subjects Bandera High School, BISD
Student Teacher: Mentor Steve Kidd Department Chair Social Studies
U.S. History 11th & World History 10th lesson planning, volunteering for events, and teaching as intern
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Tom Clark High School, NISD San Antonio, TX Field Placement (50 hrs)
World Geography 9th, US History 11th
Mark Twain Middle School, SAISD San Antonio, TX (25 hrs)
Social Studies 7th & 8th grade
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John Marshall High School, NISD San Antonio, TX (25 hrs)
English and World Geography Observation
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Volunteer Work/Community Service
Boys and Girls Club of Bandera County, June 2011
Volunteer Garden Project Coordinator
Responsible for creating lessons for Junior Master Gardeners
Taught children ages 6-14 healthy eating habits incorporating culinary arts, and Earth Science
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Alkek Elementary PTO, 2011-2012
Budgeted and made decisions for purchases toward outdoor science classroom/garden
Grant Writing to various non-profit donors
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Professional Development:
• AP College Board Conference San Antonio, 2015
• PBL World at BIE Napa, CA with Jill Ackers, 2013
• PBL Development Team Member with Jacqueline Miller San Antonio, TX, 2014-15
• Teaching One-One with iPads with Lisa Johnson San Antonio, TX 2013
• NCSS State Conference San Antonio, TX 2013
• Classroom Discipline Conference with Harry & Rosemary Wong Las Vegas, NV 2013
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References:
Donna Stiller, Social Studies Chair and History Teacher 25+ Years, (210) 426-5001
Blanca Sanchez, Special Education Chair and Teacher 10+ Years, (210) 323-1325
Greg Parker, Boys and Girls Clubs of Arlington, (918) 527-5390
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