Brandon Horton

727-272-8461
bhorto12@uncc.edu
brandonm.horton@cms.k12.nc.us

Professional Objective
To obtain an elementary school teaching position that will allow me to be a role model for young children, and that will
allow me to make a major difference in their academic learning.

Education
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Major: Elementary Education
Concentration: Social Studies and Social Sciences
Expected Graduation: May 2016
Overall GPA: 3.9

Honors & Awards

Chancellors List every semester at UNC Charlotte.

Teaching Experience
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Substitute Teacher
January 2015- Present
Provided instruction in math, literacy, writing, science, and social studies in grades k-5
Managed classroom and promoted student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.

Clinical Experience/Practicum
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Fall 2013
Endhaven Elementary School - General observation in kindergarten and 2nd grade classroom in literacy and math
Fall 2014
Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School- Over 80 hours of fieldwork: Observed and worked in the classroom with
K-2 students in literacy, mathematics, social studies, and science. Experience with Readers Workshop Lucy Calkins
literacy model, lead mini lessons, lead guided reading groups, lead interactive read alouds, observed phonics
instruction, and completed a case study on a selected student in reading, which consisted of doing a running record
and small group activities. During math, worked with students during independent practice activities. Worked with
students in a small group setting. Observed the use of technology integration in the classroom and assisted students on
IPads and computers.
Stoney Creek Elementary SchoolWorked with K-5 students in ASEP afterschool program, leading health and physical education games.

Cabarrus County Schools

Spring 2014
Beverly Hills Elementary school and W M Irvin Elementary School Special education observation in grades K-5

Child Care Experience

Steele Creek YMCA Charlotte, NC
Before and After School Counselor

February 2013- Present

 Provided leadership and guidance for a Before and After school group grades K-5
Provided growth and development opportunities for all Afterschool participants.
Development and operation of all aspects of program schedule including planning, leading, and evaluating

activities, which consist of homework assistance and tutoring, academic enrichments, and physical activity

Implemented character development traits in daily activities.

Provided an enjoyable experience for each Afterschool participant

YMCA of Greater Charlotte Y Readers Summer Camp Charlotte, NC

Summer 2014
Summer Camp Counselor
Assisted the Site Coordinator, Teachers and Teacher Assistants to lead and supervise literacy and enrichment
activities.
Provided each participant with the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, spiritually and socially.
Planned and lead physical activities for students during the afternoon block.
Supervised students on weekly swim days and field trips.
Steele Creek YMCA Charlotte, NC
Summer 2013
Summer Camp Counselor
Provided leadership and guidance for a group of campers K-5
Planned, implemented, and evaluated camp activities including games and physical activities, enrichment
activities, and freaky Friday activities.
Attended and supervised campers on afternoon fieldtrips and swim days.

Elevation Church Uptown Ekidz Children's Ministry Charlotte, NC

November 2012- Present
Quest (ages 3-Kindergarten) small group leader
Leading small groups of children through weekly lesson plans, including doing crafts, reading bible stories,
teaching memory verses, playing games, and providing childcare service to children while families are in
service.

Calvary Chapel St.Pete, Fl Children's Ministry

January 2011- January 2012
Children's Ministry Volunteer ages 2-5th Grade
Teaching in classroom and implementing lessons and curriculum, helped assist in crafts, supervised children,
cleaned up classroom, and ran errands to resource room.