Brenda Morales Garcia

3344 Isla Vista Dr. San Diego, Ca 92105 (909)509-0419;

Bmorales219@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Masters of Science in Education: Educational Studies In Progress

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Education Specialist Credential, May 2015

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Arts in History May 2012

Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA.

Academic Achievements: Zolla Scholarship, 2008-2012; Bright Prospects Scholarship, 2011-

2012; Perry Endowed Scholarship Fund, 2010-2011

International Study: Study Abroad Experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina, May-June 2011;
Selected to Study in a Short Term Occidental Professor Led Program, Summer 2011; Study
Abroad Experience in Salamanca, Spain September- December 2013; Selected to Study at the
University of Salamanca, Fall 2011

Relevant Coursework: Technology in Education, Community Literacy, Socio Cultural

Foundations of Education, Policies and Pedagogy/ Language Acquisition, Teaching Secondary
English and Social Sciences; Completed all coursework necessary to hold an Education
Specialist Credential.

Experience

Education Specialist San Diego Unified School District 11/2013-Present

Patrick Henry High School San Diego, CA
 Integrated Math Co-teacher (All Levels)
 Tutored students in core subjects after school
 Case Manager to 20 students with mild to moderate special needs
 Work Incentive Teacher of Record – Worked with the Coffee Cart Programs at the School.
 Multi-level Study Skills – Helped students complete homework assignments, prepare for
assessments, and learn about organization

Neighborhood Partnership Program 02/10-05/10

Eagle Rock Junior Senior High Los Angeles, CA
 In class tutor for 7th AVID class and 9th grade English Class
 Provided academic assistance and support to students in a variety of content areas
 Collaborated with various teachers to ensure that the individual needs of students were met
 Designed tutorial sessions to ensure that students received academic support in their
greatest areas of need
Latino Graduation Committee: Participant 9/08-05/11
 Organized end of the year celebration for graduating Latino seniors Held and organized
fundraisers twice a semester at school.
 Assisted Chair and Co chair with special projects

Mcdonald’s (Mcspi Inc.): Manager 05/09-06/2013

 Cashier, Drive Thru order taker, Manager.
 Trained new employees on front counter order taking.
 Assisted costumer with questions, comments, or complaints

Museum of Tolerance Volunteer 08/2012 – 05/2013

 Provided information and guidance at different stations in the museum of Tolerance in Los
Angeles.
 Gave visitors orientation and introduction to the museum
 Assisted museum managers with special programs. Reading names of 9/11 victims on
anniversary
Skills
Language: Fluent in Spanish