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Financial Literacy Specialist 4931 Lambeth Dr., San Antonio, TX.EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEDedicated high school teacher with 33 years of experience in the classroom and a strong desire to teach life changing financial literacy skills to young people. My development of the program on our campus was very special to me, and it seemed to have a very positive effect on the students here. The state of Texas made a mistake when they dropped Financial Literacy as an elective, and we need more emphasis on personal finance and not less.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEFinancial Literacy Teacher Northside I.S.D.- O'Connor High School, Helotes, TX. Aug 2000 - June 2024 Developed curriculum for campus and other teachers for the program. Started with one class per semester in 2019 and ended with four per semester in 2023. Started a Financial Literacy Club on campus that grew to 10 students and every month we would have a guest speaker from the financial industry. Had guest speakers come to the classroom from areas in the financial sector. Advocated for teachers and their financial literacy on campus Economics Teacher Northside I.S.D.- O'Connor High School, Helotes, TX. Aug 2000 - June 2024 PLC Economics Lead Teacher 2018-2023. On the advisory board of MRU (Marginal Revolution University). This board is dedicated to making economics relevant to high school students. Had #1 team in the SMG (stock market game) in 2023. There were over 600 teams in the competition. Had #2 team in the SMG in 2024. There were over 600 teams in the competition. UIL Social Studies sponsor for 2014-2024. United Healthcare representative for O'Connor campus. This involved helping employees with their annual enrollment.EDUCATIONBachelor of Arts in Economics Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, TX. September 1980 - May 1984 Finished with a degree in Economics. Was the Secretary and President of the Omega Tau Fraternity. Worked part-time and full-time during Summers to help defray the cost of college. Master of Arts in Educational Leadership The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Jan 1997 - May 1999Coursework involved teaching in a multicultural environment and how to challenge students coming from all types of backgrounds. There were also classes on the tools you need to be an effective leader in education. KEY SKILLS Live a financial literacy life Balancing a checkbook register Public Speaking Investing Knowledge Creating Nearpods Creating educational games Creating the Curriculum for financial literacy classes at O'Connor High School Understanding how to navigate the FAFSA process. Working with Canva to help students create multimedia presentations VOLUNTEERINGRolling Ridge Club Association Board Member San Antonio, TX. 78228 April 2024 to Present I have just started as the RRCA Secretary, because I felt it was important that as a resident of the neighborhood I needed to do my part. As board members, we need to keep the residents informed on how their dues are being spent. The main fight we are having is to save the neighborhood pool. Castle Hills Christian Church San Antonio, TX. 78213 June 1998 to Present My wife and family have been members of this church for 25 years and have been active volunteers in the children ministry, youth ministry, and Vacation Bible School. O'Connor High School Insurance Representative Helotes, TX. 78023 August 2009 - June 2024 I was responsible for making sure all the staff knew about the upcoming annual enrollment for our group health insurance through United Health Care. This involved answering questions from the staff and attending meetings with the insurance department of the district. MRU (Marginal Revolution University) Arlington VA. 22201 June 2023 - June 2024 I was on the board of this educational organization, which promotes the teaching of economics. As teachers, we test out some of their manipulatives in our classrooms. I also went to one of their summer sessions at Rice University in 2022.CERTIFICATIONSSocial Studies Composite Teaching Certificate (Texas Education Agency) June 1993 This is a lifetime certificate for the state of Texas that allows me to teach any social studies course. Special Education Teaching Certificate (Texas Education Agency-Region 20 through UTSA) June 1991 This is a lifetime certificate with allows me to teach Special Education coursework. Principal Certificate (University of Texas at San Antonio) June 1999 This certificate allowed me to become a school administrator in the state of Texas. I would have to bring this certificate up to date.REFERENCESRobert Martinez (Principal - O'Connor High School, PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE ) August 2022 - June 2024 Mr. Martinez is the Principal of O'Connor High School who I have worked with for the past three years. Holly Lennox (Department Chairperson for Social Studies, PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE) August 2022 - June 2024 Holly Lennox is the Department Chairperson for the Social Studies Department at O'Connor High School. INTERESTSI enjoy spending time with my wife and children on vacations, such as to Colorado or other parts of the United States. I also enjoy playing tennis and other sports, such as basketball. In addition, I do enjoy reading a good book and keeping up with politics.