Brandon Soto

1735 Charlie Smith Dr. | (915) 474-2750

brandonsoto_12@yahoo.com | E-Portfolio: https://brandonsoto121212.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology minor in Secondary Education Anticipated: 12/2019
(Physical Education Concentration)
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Overall GPA: 2.72/4.00

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Student Government Association (SGA) El Paso, TX
Senator At-Large 06/2018 – 05/2019
 Developed a special project aimed to increase student engagement on campus where over 500
students attended the event; which included creating a proposal and a budget
 Represented students on campus while communicating with different departments and staff to
ensure students’ concerns are heard regarding improvements on campus

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE / VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

El Paso, TX 10/2019 – Present
Ramona Elementary School (Student Internship) Kinder-6th Grade: 250 Students
 Learn how an elementary school operates through day to day objectives
 Set up community fundraisers that benefit students, building rapport with parents
 Teach afterschool programs such as wrestling and gymnastics, to help students discover who they
are and what they enjoy
El Paso, TX 08/2019 – Present
Hanks High School (Student Internship) 9th-12th Grade: 90 Students
 Develop lesson plans based on the TEKS coordinated to target high school students
 Built an inclusive classroom with a vast amount of SPED students who are eager to learn and
participate in physical activity
 Taught information that applies to the real world of fitness, such as teaching them various
exercises they can perform in local gyms
Socorro, TX
Socorro Volunteer Fire Department 08/2019 – Present
 Learn and operate different machinery, maintain self and peer safety the entire time
 Respond to various dispatch calls including medical, motor vehicle accidents, domestic, and
traumatic calls
 Work with other firefighters to ensure the safety of the public
Menaus, Brazil
Brazil Mission Trip 06/2019 – 07/2019
 Slept on a boat traveling up and down the Amazon River facing all environmental elements
 Provided villagers with supplies and memorable experiences through games and activities
 Adapted to Amazon River culture of waking up early to work for the village

WORK EXPERIENCE
Applebee’s Grill & Bar El Paso, TX
Server 05/2017 – Present
 Help with food preparation to make sure food is presentable for the guest to make their visit
enjoyable
 Accept and complete the proper change procedure on a computerized system

SKILLS
These are technical skills, languages and software you know how to use
- Spanish: Limited - Time Management - CPR Certified
- Social Networking Skills - Typing Proficient - Audio Video Production
 Brandon Soto
1735 Charlie Smith Dr. | (915) 474-2750
brandonsoto_12@yahoo.com | E-Portfolio: https://brandonsoto121212.weebly.com

REFERENCES

Student Government Association (SGA): Maggie Ortega –

Phone: (915) 747-5584 Email: sga@utep.edu

Ramona Elementary School (Student Internship): Fernando Arriaga –

Phone: (915) 525-5040 Email: farriaga2@yisd.net

Hanks High School (Student Internship): Patricia Mullany –

Phone: (915) 494-1748 Email: pmullany@yisd.net

Socorro Volunteer Fire Department: Diego Sarinana –

Phone: (915) 996-3855

Applebee’s Grill & Bar: Christopher Rodriguez –

Phone: (915) 307-0401

El Paso County Sports Park: Claudio Martinez –

Phone: (915) 857-7676