1. LIONEL M. CORTEZ
107 LAKEVIEW SOUTH, SAN BENITO, TX 78586
956-226-9307 * hayabusa1124@aol.com
Objectives
I am a bilingual individual seeking employment in an educational setting that will utilize my strong
dedication to providing young individuals an atmosphere to develop their mental as well as physical needs.
I am experienced in working with children of all ages primarily in a coaching setting from all areas including
football, baseball, basketball, track & field, wrestling & soccer. As a United States Army Veteran of the Iraq
War, I am also experienced in military procedures, drills, trainings, etc.
License
Texas Probationary Certificate ▪ Present ▪ Teacher Builder – Alternative Certification Program
▪ 2524 W. Freddy Gonzalez, Edinburg, TX 78539 ▪ 1-877-822-1144
Experience
Sergeant ▪ Sept. 1998 - Present
United States Army National Guard ▪ 1100 Vo-Tech Drive, Weslaco, TX ▪ Provided aid and support during
time of needs including Border security in conjunction with the US Border Patrol
Sergeant/50 Cal Gunner ▪ Dec. 2003 – Mar. 2005
United States Army ▪ Fort Bliss, TX/Iraq-Camp BIOP ▪ L e ad co nvoy s in and o ut o f I raq t o t heir
assig ne d d uty st ations, pr ovid ed se curity f o r military supply co nvoys.
Skills
 Microsoft Office Proficient (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher)
 Bilingual: English and Spanish
Certifications
 Adapted Aquatics Instructor
 Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
 BIPOD certified
Education
University of Texas at Brownsville
May 2014 ▪ Bachelor of Science – Human Health Performance
Texas Southmost College
December 2014 ▪ Associate of Arts in Social Work

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Texas Southmost College
December 2013 ▪ Associate of Arts in General Studies
Texas State Technical College
May 2012 ▪ Associate of General Education Core Curriculum
Graduate Studies College of Ed.
M.S. Exercise Science – Sept.2014- Present 24 hrs
Volunteerism
Boys & Girls Club of San Benito
2010-2016 ▪ Head Coach - Football
NFL Flag Football Association – Los Indios
2010-2016 ▪ Head Coach - Football
Harlingen/ San Benito National Baseball League
2010-2016 ▪ Head Coach - Baseball
Boys & Girls Club of San Benito
2014-2016 ▪ Head Coach – Basketball
Soccer House – Indoor Soccer League
2014 ▪ Head Coach – Soccer
Harlingen Youth Football League
Sept 2014 – Jan. 2015 - Head coach
San Benito – Texas Youth Football Association
2016 – Assistant Coach
References
Dr. Phillip Conatser University of Texas – Brownsville 956-561-1825
Dr. Susan Hart University of Texas – Brownsville 956-882-7678
Justice of the Peace, David Garza - Cameron County 956-497-4717
Chief Norma Cortez United States Border Patrol 956-793-3431
Jeremiah Mederios Boys & Girls Club of San Benito 956-399-6442