Kenzie

Sandoval

2908 La Branch St. Houston, TX 77004 713-410-4011 Email: kenzie.r.sandoval@gmail.com

Website: www.kenziesandovaliec.weebly.com

Education Teaching Certification
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Master of Science in Education (May 2016) Texas Certified Generalist 4-8
Johns Hopkins University English as a Second Language Supplemental 4-8
GPA: 3.94 Gifted and Talented
Tennessee Certification Pending
Bachelor of Arts in Government and International Relations
Minor: Latin American Studies and Spanish 2017-2018 Summative Instructional Practice
The University of Texas at Austin Rating: Highly Effective, 4/4
GPA: 3.78, Phi Beta Kappa, Dean’s List All Semesters

Leadership Experience in Education
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Literacy in the Middle Campus Lead (Houston, TX) August 2016 – Present
• Supported implementation of district initiative focusing on developing independent reading, writing instruction,
interactive read-alouds, and small group instruction
• Created and executed professional development to increase non-fiction reading and writing across the whole curriculum,
including graphic organizers and rubrics
• Coached teachers individually and in content teams to develop lesson plans that incorporate reading, writing, listening,
and speaking strategies

Career Pathways Instructional Excellence Coach (Houston, TX) August 2016 – Present
• Developed instructional strategies and practices with teachers in all grades and contents for the entire district
• Trained by Houston ISD Career Pathways Department and New Teacher Center (NTC) during Teacher Leader Academy
each summer
• Attended updates and forums during school year and assists in the implementation of changes to instruction

Facilitated Professional Development for Campus Partnership (Houston, TX) August 2017 – Present
• Collaborated with leadership to support an IR (Improvement Required) campus within our district
• Provided feedback to leadership and teachers of supported campus to foster instructional excellence
• Delivered professional development on high impact instructional strategies (Teach Like a Champion and literacy
practices) to teachers at supported campus
• Contributed to and creates resources for campus leadership and teachers of supported campus to reinforce professional
development through an online platform

Campus Induction Coordinator (Houston, TX) August 2016 – Present
• Trained by Houston ISD Career Pathways Department
• Oversaw all mentors and beginning teachers on campus to ensure continuous, quality support for first year teachers and
compliance with the district mentor program
• Facilitated professional development forums for beginning teachers and mentors to improve relevant skills at key points
throughout the year

English Language Arts (ELA) Department Chair (Houston, TX) August 2015 – Present
• Implemented school-wide independent reading program incorporating the 40 Book Challenge and novel-based
curriculums for all students
• Provided valuable observation feedback to teachers, modeled new instructional strategies, and co-developed aligned
activities and assessments with ELA teachers
• Facilitated “data dialogues” to help teachers analyze data in order to reteach needed objectives and differentiate small
group instruction based on data

Mentor to First-Year Teachers (Houston, TX) August 2014 – Present
• Proactively built a coaching relationship with first year teachers in order to provide observation feedback, collaborate on
assessments and planning, and facilitate reflection on their practice




 Academic Steering Committee (Houston, TX) August 2015 – Present
• Met with campus leadership monthly to represent Career Pathways Teacher Leaders and the ELA Department in assisting
with campus academic decisions
• Developed campus calendars and takes minutes during meetings
Curriculum Committee (Houston, TX) August 2015 – Present
• Facilitated summer curriculum committee meetings in order to design curriculum, proactively plan for vertical alignment,
establish school cultural norms, and develop academic goals for state testing
• Maintained accountability and collaboratively adjusts instructional practices during school year

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Faculty Advisor (Houston, TX) August 2014 – June 2017
• Managed NJHS chapter projects, service projects, and campus meetings
• Oversaw student officers’ management of service hours, meeting attendance, donations, and projects
• Led students in fundraising and chaperoned NJHS students to leadership conferences in Chicago and Washington, D.C. in
2015, 2016, and 2017

Faculty Advisory Council (Houston, TX) August 2014 – June 2016
• Selected by colleagues to represent teachers’ interests in the school’s decision-making process, focusing on student
learning outcomes

Teaching Experience

7th and 8th Grade English and Reading Teacher at Frank Black Middle School (Houston, TX) August 2013 – Present
• Designed and executed Project-Based Learning Units that incorporates community members, technology, research,
problem-solving, student choice, and real-world experiences connected to text
• Implemented Reader’s Workshop model and Literacy in the Middle Initiative
• Encouraged and promoted independent reading through the 40 Book Reading Challenge
• Collaborated daily with content and grade-level Professional Learning Communities
• Executed numerous, differentiated strategies to ensure strong classroom management and academic growth based on
assessment data, self-reflection, and feedback from colleagues
• Consistently pursued best-practice strategies through independent study and professional development
• Prepared students for success on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests for 7th Grade
Writing, 7th Grade Reading, and 8th Grade Reading, resulting in HISD awards each year for high comparative growth
• Developed, scheduled, and implemented small group reading intervention for students who fail the first administration of
the 8th Grade Reading STAAR to focus on high leverage reading skills and student self-efficacy

Teach for America Corps Member (Houston, TX) June 2013 - June 2015
• Attended the Teach for America Summer Institute to develop and practice instructional strategies for at-risk student
populations, including a focus on culturally responsive teaching and positive class culture
• Received ongoing professional development, coaching, feedback, and collaborative planning during teaching
• Participated in a Highly Effective Cohort of teachers during second year of teaching

College Leadership and Work Experience

Resident Assistant, University of Texas (Austin, TX) August 2010 – May 2012
• Worked with the Division of Housing and Food Service to establish meaningful relationships with each student resident
and serve as a role model by setting an example for peers
• Evaluated the needs of Littlefield Residence Hall for Women Engineers to plan and implement social and educational
programs that build a safe and thriving residential community
• Helped solve issues and provide needed follow-up with individuals and groups of residents relating to academic habits,
physical and mental health, professional networking, and interpersonal relationships
Youth Advocacy Intern, Texas Freedom Network (Austin, TX) August 2010 – May 2013
• Assisted with events organizing, fundraising initiatives, lobbying, training youth organizers, phone banking, voter
registration, message framing, online and social media activity, and student chapters across the state
• Attended youth advocacy and youth leadership conferences in Washington, D.C. and in Austin, Texas to develop
organizing skills, share experiences, and network with other youth organizers
• Served as President of the University of Texas TFN Student Chapter, including managing team of 6 officers by holding
monthly meetings and planning semester schedule and directed weekly member meetings with over 30 members

Languages Software Hobbies and Interests

English (native speaker) Microsoft Office Fitness Camping

Spanish (proficient) Smart Notebook Traveling Cooking