Brandon Batchelor is a social studies teacher focused on fostering critical thinking and creating an engaging learning environment. He has a Bachelor's degree in social studies and Texas teaching certifications. As a teacher, he implements multiple teaching modalities to reach all students, including English language learners. His experience includes teaching 6th grade world cultures, 7th grade Texas history, and speech. He has received honors such as Anthony Middle School Teacher of the Year.

1. Brandon Batchelor
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Professional Profile
Anticipating the opportunity for students to achieve their maximum potential while also
expanding their horizons in the social studies field to show how interconnected the world is
around us.
• Invested in the fostering and provision of critical thinking in the student’s
educational experience.
• Enthusiastic in the creation of a unique learning environment where the
classroom in itself is a lesson and not just the material being discussed.
Education, Honors, and Certifications
Bachelor of Arts Composite Social Studies
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX. Spring 2010
Teaching Certifications
Texas Teacher Certification Received June 2010
Social Studies 8-12 Generalist 4-8 Speech 7-12
Key Qualifications
Implementation of multiple modalities within the classroom, with the goal of reaching
students of varying needs and requirements for learning.
Being aware of English Language Learners (ELL) in the classroom while having the ability
and knowledge to manipulate lessons to help them to maximize their potential.
Intent and drive to create and facilitate a transformative learning environment that is
directed achieving relevance to an ever-changing generation of students
Employment
Professional Development in Education
• 6th
Grade World Cultures Teacher
o August 2014 through present
Anthony Middle School, 10125 Greenhouse Rd.
Cypress, Tx. 77433 (281) 373-5660
• 7th
Grade Texas History Teacher
o August 2012 through June 2014
Smith Middle School, 10300 Warner Smith Blvd.,
Cypress, Tx. 77433 (281) 213-1010
• 6th
- 8th
Grade Speech Teacher Summer School Original Credit
o June-July 2012 Smith Middle School
10300 Warner Smith Blvd., Cypress, Tx. 77433 (281) 213-1010
o June-July 2013 Kahla Middle School
16212 W. Little York, Houston, Tx. 77084 (281) 345-3260

2. • 6th
Grade Theater / 7th
Grade Texas History / 8th
Grade Speech Teacher
o Sept 2011 through May 2012
Smith Middle School, 10300 Warner Smith Blvd.,
Cypress, Tx. 77433 (281) 213-1010
• Long Term Speech Substitute in Carroll ISD
o Dec 2010 through June 2011
Carroll High School, 800 N. White Chapel,
Southlake, TX. 76092 (817) 949-5600
• Substitute Teacher for multiple contents
o Fall 2010 through Dec 2011.
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
1849 Central Dr. Bedford, TX. 76022 (817) 283-4461
Carroll ISD
3051 Dove Rd. Grapevine, TX. 76051 (817) 949- 8222
Activities and Honors
• PBIS Committee Member
o August 2014 through present
• CFCSS –Cy-Fair Council for the Social Studies
o August 2013 through present
• Mock United Nations Sponsor
o August 2012 through present
• Anthony Middle School Spotlight Teacher of the Year – 2016-2017
• CFCSS – Social Studies teacher of the Year 2014-2015
• The International Journal of the Humanities – Vol 8, Number 5
o Co-Author with Dr. Kenneth Austin and additional colleagues