BRAYAN CARDOZO
Pittsboro
Summary
Bilingual and results-driven educator with over 15 years of experience teaching middle and secondary students in dual language, ESL, and Social Studies settings. Proven ability to improve student achievement through culturally responsive instruction, data-driven decision-making, and content-based language development. Experienced leader in family engagement, bilingual programs, and international education. Eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dual Language Social Studies & Language Arts Teacher
Culbreth Middle School – Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill-Carrboro, NC
08.2021 - Current
- Teach Social Studies and Language Arts in a Spanish-English Dual Language program serving diverse middle school learners.
- Increased student proficiency in content-based literacy by aligning instruction with WIDA and state standards.
- Designed and implemented project-based units integrating language development and historical thinking skills.
- Served as Leadership Team Leader, supporting instructional initiatives and school-wide academic priorities.
- Provided weekly academic tutoring for AVID students, supporting college and career readiness.
- Led culturally responsive family engagement initiatives, strengthening school-community relationships.
Faculty Member – Philosophy & Social Sciences / International Coordinator
Universidad La Gran Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Taught undergraduate courses including Logic, Epistemology, Historiography, and Modern History.
- Coordinated international academic partnerships, expanding global collaboration opportunities.
- Designed interdisciplinary courses combining ethics, civic education, and social studies.
Social Studies Teacher (Middle & High School)
International Bilingual New England School
Bogotá, Colombia
07.2015 - 08.2020
- Delivered bilingual Social Studies instruction aligned with national and international curricula.
- Improved student academic performance through inquiry-based instruction and formative assessment.
- Integrated educational technology to increase student engagement and historical analysis skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design curriculum supporting bilingual learners.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Technology
Francisco José de Caldas District University
01.2022
Master of Arts - Contemporary Philosophy
University of San Buenaventura
01.2017
Bachelor of Education - English Language Teaching
Francisco José de Caldas District University
01.2009
Skills
- Languages: Spanish (Native), English (TOEFL Advanced/C1, November 2025)
- Instruction: Dual Language, ESL, ELAR 7-12, Social Studies 6-12
- Assessment & Data: Standards-aligned instruction, formative assessment, student growth tracking
- Technology: Learning management systems, instructional technology integration
- Collaboration: Instructional leadership, family engagement, cross-cultural communication
- In progress licensed in [TEXAS]
- In progress Licensed in English Language Arts and Reading 7-12, endorsement in Bilingual Education
Certification
- North Carolina Educator License – Active
- Elementary Education (K-6)
- English as a Second Language (K-12)
- Spanish (K-12)
- Social Studies (6-9, 9-12)
- Texas Educator Certification (TEA) – Eligible and In Process
- Standard Certificate: English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR) 7-12
- Endorsement: Bilingual Education – Spanish
- TExES Exams (In Preparation / Approved by TEA)
- TExES 160 – Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (EC-12)
- TExES 331 – English Language Arts & Reading (7-12)
SKILLS
Spanish (Native)
English (TOEFL Advanced/C1, November 2025)
Timeline
Dual Language Social Studies & Language Arts Teacher
Culbreth Middle School – Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
08.2021 - Current
Faculty Member – Philosophy & Social Sciences / International Coordinator
Universidad La Gran Colombia
01.2017 - 01.2021
Social Studies Teacher (Middle & High School)
International Bilingual New England School
07.2015 - 08.2020
Master of Arts - Contemporary Philosophy
University of San Buenaventura
Bachelor of Education - English Language Teaching
Francisco José de Caldas District University
Master of Education - Educational Technology
Francisco José de Caldas District University
LEADERSHIP & PROGRAMS
- JUNTOS Program Coordinator – NC State University Partnership
- Led bilingual family engagement programs supporting postsecondary readiness for Latino students.
- Coordinated academic mentoring, leadership development, and community outreach initiatives.
- Increased student participation in college-readiness programming through targeted recruitment and support.