BRITTANY CORTEZ

4123 N. 42nd Lane | McAllen TX, 78502 | (956) 878-9776 | brittany.cortez95@outlook.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position that can fulfil my burning passion for teaching and to create positive experiences for
students by implementing a variety of research-based teaching methodologies.
TEACHING CERTIFICATIONS
TExES Generalist Certification EC-6 Passed
 ELAR & STR – Score: 272
 MATHEMATICS – Score: 252
 SOCIAL STUDIES – Score: 267
 SCIENCE Score: 270
 FINE ARTS, HEALTH, & PHYS ED - Score: 257
TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Passed with 287
EDUCATION
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Early Childhood Education
Anticipated Graduation Date: December 2019
HONORS
President’s List (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) Fall 2017 – Present
President’s Honor Roll (South Texas College) Spring 2017
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Induction Spring 2017
Vice President’s Honor Roll (South Texas College) Fall 2016
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Clinical Teaching, Intern | Pharr, TX March 2019
 Created lesson plans, executed them effectively in a 1st grade classroom using meaningful real-world discussions
and hands-on activities.
 Differentiated instruction by adapting lessons for students who either needed additional supplementation or
extensions.
 Co-sponsored Kindergarten-1st grade cheer and choreographed dance for Fall Festival. Attended all practices and
community events (Red Ribbon Parade in Alamo, TX, Fall Festival, etc.) with the team.
 Maintained classroom management by utilizing a variety of techniques to keep students engaged and motivated to
learn.
 Adopted distinctive teaching methodologies and implemented in the classroom.
UTCARES, President | Edinburg, TX Jan 2019 – Aug 2019
 Handled all administrative responsibilities for the university organization.
 Oversee organization’s budget, accounts, and finances.
 Implemented creative fundraisers to finance numerous community events for children.
 Collaborated with organization officers to create and organize the club schedule including meetings, activities,
and events.
 Networked with caregivers in the community to coordinate events for children.
 Organized and coordinated community events for local children such as but not limited to Dia Del Nino, STEAM
camp, HESTEC, Trunk-or-Treat, Week of the Young Child, and FESTIBA.
 Coordinated professional development opportunities for members of the organization.
Tomball ISD, Intern | Tomball, TX March 2019
 Created lesson plans, executed them effectively to a classroom of 3rd graders.
 Maintained a clean and orderly environment at all times, following a schedule to keep students on track.
 Managed the students daily in the classroom, as well as on field trips.

ACTIVITIES & SKILLS

UTCARES, Member (Jan 2018 – Aug 2019) Bilingual – English (advanced) Spanish (intermediate)
BESO, Member (Sep 2018 – Aug 2019) Microsoft Office (advanced)
History Club, Officer (Aug 2016 – May 2017) Google Classroom (advanced)