Brandon

Rivas
160 Ronwood St. Glendora, CA 91740 8
(626) 590-7711 bmrivas19@yahoo.com

Education
Masters of Education-Special Emphasis, University of La Verne
May 2014
Single Subject Teaching Credential (Social Studies), University of La Verne May 2014
Bachelor of Arts-History, University of La Verne

December 2010

Educational Experience
Twelfth Grade Social Studies Teacher


November 2014-Present
International Polytechnic High School
Motivated and taught students the workings of our government and basic economic
systems through a flipped-style classroom and Project-Based Learning. Students created
various projects from their own bills, which they had to defend and campaign for to creating
their own board game that integrated concepts of economics that they then had to market
at a trade show to researching various countries and how their education system is set up
and then debate on the topics of Is College Worth the Price? and Should the American
Government Make Higher Education More Affordable?

Student Teacher





November 2013-March 2014
Motivated all learners by differentiating instruction, incorporated multiple intelligences into
the design of every lesson, and facilitated project-based learning. Strengthened student self-
discipline by creating a safe environment for learning with consistent routines and
expectations.

Resource Art Teacher

2013-Present
Created art lessons that stimulated student creativity and imagination. Designed art lessons
that instilled the historical value of art in conjunction with student creation while
integrating the standards of history, science, and English.

Resource GATE/Science Teacher

2013-Present
Prepared and organized customized lessons to challenge, excite, and facilitate divergent
learning for all learners. Lessons consisted with the use of technology (iPads) to create a
deeper learning in the subject area.

Substitute Teacher,



Spring 2010; October 2014-Present
Charter Oak USD (2010); Azusa USD/Bonita USD

Taught academic lessons as left by teacher. Subjects included History (AP and IB),
Computers and Technology, math (Algebra), and Science (Biology) and SDC.

Academics Enrichment Coach, THINK Together



Spring 2010
Encouraged students in low socio economic areas School District to participate in clubs and
activities that strengthened their academic skills. Was able to improve students skills in
math and history by teaching them different methods of studying and differentiating the
instruction to them. I also supported development of the whole child by organizing all
physical education activities, sporting tournaments, and games.

Professional Development
CUE Organization, Computer Using Educators



2013-Present
Attended the annual Northern and Southern CUE Conferences that educates educational
professionals on new trends and how to implement current and new technology into
classrooms.

PBL21 & Designing the 21st Century Classroom

March 2015
This was an online workshop on how to integrate Project-Based Learning into a 21st Century,
technology ready classroom. Through this workshop I learned curriculum design that
incorporates project and problem-based learning into the classroom, how to turn your class
into a global classroom, how to differentiate instruction for the multiple intelligences and
needs of students, how to have high expectations while maintaining cooperative and
collaborative control of your room.

Athletic/Aquatics Experience

Head Aquatics Coach, South Hills Country Club


Summer 2013-Present

Water Polo Referee, Foothill Area





2013-Present

Assistant Mens Water Polo Coach, Chaffey College


Fall 2013

Swim Coach, Mt. Baldy Aquatics





Spring 2012

Head Mens Water Polo Coach, Citrus College



2010-2012

Assistant Womens Water Polo Coach, Citrus College


2008-2009

Head Womens Water Polo Coach, Charter Oak High School

2011-2013

Assistant Womens Water Polo Coach, Charter Oak High School

2008-2011

Men and Womens Swim Coach, Charter Oak High School

2005-2012

Swim Coach, Valley Hunt Country Club




Summer 2011

Swim Coach, Glendora Country Club




2004-2007

I have been involved in the aquatics community since my CIF swimming career as a
student-athlete. Before graduating high school, I was given the opportunity to start my coaching
during the summer at a local country club. I have had the opportunity to coach athletes of all
ages, ranging from four year olds to college students. I have designed practices, customized
strategies, and strengthened player motivation based on the needs of my athletes. I have
recently become an official water polo referee in order to deepen my knowledge of the game
and continue with my continuous goal of professional development.


I am passionate about student-athletes. I have helped lead my high school womens
team to a CIF appearance while holding the third highest G.P.A. in the state. My dream is to
work with a program where I can help children succeed in both the classroom and the pool. It is
my mission to help every student I have the honor of working with to realize their value, their
potential, and their ability to achieve their dreams.