Rafael Garcia Franco

13906 Merganser Dr., Houston, TX 77047

Mobile:956.517.0120 Rafaelg923@gmail.com

Objective: Seeking a teaching opportunity in the social studies area.

Certification

Principal Certification, State of Texas (Expected Summer 2016)

Secondary 8-12 Social Studies Teacher Certification, State of Texas

Education

2015-2016
University of St. Thomas (Houston)
Master of Education in Educational Leadership (expected 2016)

Houston, Texas

2003- 2007
Cornell University, College of Human Ecology
Bachelor of Science in Policy Analysis and Management
Concentration in Consumer Economics

Ithaca, New York

Professional

2015-2016
Sharpstown High School
Houston, Texas
Administrative Intern/Advanced Placement & EOC United States History Teacher
Co-created and administered a transition to high school program for under achieving middle
school students
Co-administered an Advanced Placement Club to promote a culture of college readiness
United States History Team Leader: focus on common planning, data driven instruction and
appropriate remediation plans
Implemented action plan to improve LEP student progress, skills, and retention rates
2014-2015
North Shore Senior High School
Houston, Texas
Advanced Placement & EOC United States History Teacher
Data driven student growth assessment based on TEKS led to 99% EOC Passing Rate
Cross Curriculum planning led to 40% Commended EOC Scores and 40% passing AP scores
Leadership Team Member: focus on campus climate and culture improvement

2008-2014
Simon Rivera High School
Brownsville, Texas
World History/Economics Teacher
Implemented differentiated instruction for Special Education and ELL populations
Monitored individualized education plans for student populations to address areas of concern
Averaged 97 percent passing rates for High School World History TAKS Testing
Professional
Development/
Presentations

Cornell University, Panel Discussion on Urban Education Panelist

Rice University Advanced Placement US History Summer Institute
University of Texas Pan American, Advancement Placement Economics Summer Institute
Secondary Social Studies English Language Proficiency Standards
Margaret Kilgo Social Studies Data Driven Decisions
Gifted and Talented Core Training Certificate
Region One/University of Texas Pan American, Pursuing Academic Success for Students and
Teachers Grant Participant

Leadership
Contributions/
Extracurricular
Activities

SHS
Administrative Intern (2015-2016)
NSSHS Leadership Team (2014-2015)
SRHS School Accreditation for Colleges and Schools Committee Member (2013-2014)
SRHS Site Based Decision Making Team Member (2012-2014)
SRHS 9th/JV Tennis Coach (2012-2014)

References

Rob Gasparello
Michael Mitchell
Amelie Sanchez
Martha Medina

Principal, Sharpstown High School

Dean, Sharpstown High School
11th Grade Asst. Principal, NSSHS
RTI Specialist, Brownsville ISD

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