BROOKLYN REYES

11674 E. Broadview Dr., Kiowa, CO

(559)618-2650
Brooklynreyes2001@gmail.com · b15@colostate.edu · https://msbrooketeach.weebly.com/

Once graduated, I aspire to teach secondary English and Creative Writing with a focus on justice-
oriented strategies and diverse literature. I also plan to one day publish a Young Adult book.

EXPERIENCE
JANUARY 2023 – CURRENT
STUDENT TEACHER/ LONG-TERM SUB
While student teaching, I have practiced community building, unit planning, and flexibility during
a wide variety of situations. It was during these past two months that I learned how important it
is for educators to not only be flexible, but how much we need to adjust lessons based on
student interests, struggles, and differing comprehension levels. This lesson has become even
more apparent to me as I have become a long-term sub for 6th, 11th, and 12th graders with a
weekend’s notice. It is an opportunity to learn and grow, as all educators should always be
doing.

SITE DIRECTOR, ALPHABEST

OCTOBER 2020 – DECEMBER 2022
AlphaBEST is a company that runs before and after-school programs in elementary schools. I
started as a Group Lead who would lead students in zones (activities in language, STEM, fitness,
SEL, and art), and then moved up to Site Director. I ran the site at Beattie Elementary where I
interacted with parents, oversee the routine, help us as a group to create a safe community, and
used PBIS, among many other things.

AUGUST 2022 – DECEMBER 2022

STUDENT, EDUCATION 463: METHODS IN TEACHING LANGUAGE ARTS
v Studied anti-racist and anti-oppressive pedagogies
v Planned lessons and units oriented around justice and students
v Considered means of assessment

JFEBRUARY 2021 – MAY 2021

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, CSU ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
Researching and developing a First-Generation Peer- Mentoring program for the English
Department at CSU. The research included information on first-generation students, what
affects them, statistics, peer mentoring, and first-generation programs at other colleges. Once
the research was complete, I brainstormed ideas for a class and program that can be
incorporated into the English Department at CSU.

JUNE 2020 – AUGUST 2020

TEACHING FELLOW, GENERATION TEACH
 At Generation Teach, I have completed two weeks of virtual reality simulations and training in
identity, community building, and content. I was lead teaching two sections and supporting two
sections of reading five days a week. I have received daily coaching and feedback from
professional teachers with the opportunity to implement proven teaching methods. I also taught
and supported synchronous classes online, proficiently led instruction in a virtual setting, and
managed multiple learning and information systems. I have planned, led, and supported
strategic and engaged virtual community-building initiatives to foster strong student
relationships and investments following school courses. I have completed an AmeriCorps term of
service while serving middle-school students who achieve an average of two months of growth in
reading and math.

EDUCATION
CURRENT
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Fourth-year student at CSU majoring in English Education, Creative Writing, and Literature. I
have taken a handful of eye-opening classes such as Reading Without Boarders, Religions of the
East, CO301D, Educational Technology, EDUC 350, Modern Women Writers, Medieval Women
Writers, Young Adult Literature, and Reading and Creating Graphic Memoirs. Throughout my
years here I have made the Dean’s list during the Fall semester of 2020, Spring semester of 2021,
Fall semester of 2021, and Spring semester of 2022. I currently hold a 3.766 GPA.

MAY 2019
DIPLOMA, ELBERT SCHOOL
While in high school I kept a 4.0 GPA, earning GPA awards (as well as other ones), took the
college prep classes they offered, and did concurrent enrollment with Arapahoe Community
College. I also participated in FFA where I held the position of Secretary, showed hogs, and
competed in events such as Parliamentary Procedure. Lastly, in my senior year for my Capstone
Project, I taught the 10th grade English class.

SKILLS
• Creative • Organized
• Welcoming/Kind/Cheerful/Positive/ Energetic • Ambition to learn
• Communication • Presentation building
• English • Relationship Building

CERTIFICATES
• CPR Certified • AVID Trained

ACTIVITIES
v Was club president of CSU Inklings, which is the English Social Club
v Participated in FFA, National Honor Society, and Book Club in high school
v Leadership positions in 4-H and FFA such as Historian, Hospitality, Secretary, and Reporter
v Community service includes a bike dissemble and helping set up, serve, and take down events
for associations like the SIP and the Colorado Cattleman’s Association
v Passions include barrel racing, reading, writing, and art
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