Content Writer Curriculum Developer

Patrick F Pichler Sanchez

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Cross-curricular STE(A)M content writer, curriculum developer, and facilitator/instructor passionately seeking collaboration to develop critical thinking students by innovating curricula, instructional practices, and bilingual education programs. Actively creating student-adaptive and standard-surpassing rigor that encourages students to ask critical questions like How? and Why? while they organize new and dynamic information in their minds. Supporting students to use their skills and senses to observe phenomena, solve problems, investigate concerns, collect precise data, plan and carry out interventions, scrutinize data by spotting possible bias or conflicts-of-interest, communicating and comparing analysis/conclusions with peers, and realizing the societal impact of evidence and proper analysis of knowledge. Ultimately, to provide hands-on educator training and new, innovative approaches to tackling and exceeding the expectations set by each state and nation to facilitate to their students a lasting culture of lifelong learning and critical-thinking in their approach to the world’s scientific information and practice.

● Diversified Science knowledge, dedication to lifelong learning, and endless pursuance of the unknown—affirmed by Magna Cum Laude recognition of science degree in Biology from University of Texas.

● Dedication to the delivery of individualized and rigorous Inquiry and Project-based pedagogy piloted and endorsed through the University of Texas U-Teach program.

● Training knowledge as Chemistry Team Lead and Teacher Mentor for Pre-IB MYP curriculum and STEM best-practice implementation at Houston ISD.

● NMSI (National Math and Science Initiative) teacher of 3 years for Pre-AP and AP Chemistry.

● Diversified science knowledge with 7-12th grade Texas Science Composite Teaching Certification.

● Current Masters degree student of Curriculum and Instruction (and Bilingual Education) at Texas A&M. Experience

Curriculum Writer and Education Consultant (May 2021 - November 2021) PhoenixSpace.org (Online/Digital Global Non Government Organization)

Writer of STEM curriculum for Phoenix Space, a non-profit organization for Syrian refugees living in Turkey, Jordan, and other locations.

Our mission is to accelerate the pace and foster greater interest in the math and sciences of students who

(because of their situation) may find themselves 2-3 years behind their age group. Pre-IB STEAM and IPC Teacher (Nov 2019 - June 2020) ETON Colegio (Lomas de Santa Fe, Cuajimalpa, CDMX, MX)

Added to the established education of 100+ students in STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, and Math) and 8th grade Physics by implementing Project and Inquiry based lessons.

Wrote and Delivered Multidisciplinary IB Unit Planners used to connect lessons in each of the students’ current lessons and offer real-world examples of conceptual knowledge. Latinx Column Contributing Editor (Jan 2019 - Nov 2019) ABOUT Magazine - Out of Circulation (Houston, TX)

Created and wrote for column “Nunca Pueden Quitar Esto” a column focusing on the experience of the binational, biracial, cross-border population becoming more prevalent along US/MEX Border states.

Intersectional teaching and revolutionary ideas pioneered by bell hooks, Gloria Anzaldua and Paolo Freire.

Gathered young/emerging Latinx talent (photos, artists, writers, and sponsors) for current/future issues.

AP and Pre-IB Chemistry Teacher (June 2015 - May 2019) Sam Houston Math, Science and Technology Center (Houston I.S.D.)

Facilitated the education of 180+ students per year in: AP Chemistry, Pre-AP Chemistry, Pre-IB Chemistry and Physics within a majority English as Second Language (ESL) population.

Acted as Chemistry Department Head to plan and create curriculum and lessons, and develop alternative teaching strategies by implementing multiple data-driven assessments for Teachers in Professional Learning Communities with focus on Special Education (S.P.E.D.) and ESL language acquisition.

Coached Speech and Debate Club with the Houston Urban Debate League (HUDL) as well as within Texas U.I.L. academic competitions.

Bartender - from Server (Jan 2013 - June 2015)

Longhorn Steakhouse (Harlingen, TX)

Entrusted by management to exemplify a high standard of hospitality, respect, efficiency, and cleanliness in a high volume, upscale restaurant chain.

Shift Supervisor - from Barista (Nov 2010 - Dec 2012) Starbucks Coffee Company (Harlingen, TX and Honolulu, HI)

Responsible for all managerial duties such as scheduling, control of store keys and money safe, seasonal roll-out, employee training and career planning, daily bank deposits, and resolving customer suggestions. Cyber Surety Technician - Rank Airman First Class (June 2007 - Nov 2010) United States Air Force (Multiple Locations)

Served to secure classified/sensitive to top-secret digital material transmitted along the Global Armed Services internet and computer/airplane terminals.

Acted as an internet and emissions inspector ensuring the confidentiality of all classified or sensitive material.

Education

● Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction in Bilingual Education (in Process) Texas A&M International University - Online Degree

● Bachelor of Science in Biology (with 8th-12th Grade Teaching Certification) University of Texas at Brownsville - Graduated Magna cum Laude (GPA: 3.733) Certifications/Professional Development

● Composite Science Teaching Certification (Grades 7-12)

● National Math Science Initiative (NMSI) College Board AP-Chemistry Trained

● IB Unit Planner Trained and Chemistry Inquiry-Based Learning Trained

● Security+ compTIA Certification

References

Andrew Monzon, Assistant Principal

Houston Math Science Technology Center, HISD

832-***-****; *******@**********.***

Gus Valencia, U-Teach Program Coordinator, Dept

of Teaching & Learning, University of Texas - RGV

956-***-****; *******.********@*****.***

Elizabeth Achar, Colleague/Chemistry Instructor

Houston Math Science Technology Center, HISD

832-***-****; **************@*****.***

Gloria Romero, Former Student and Mentee

Stephen F Austin State University Class of 2023

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