Miguel Cazares
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Del Rio, TX • Open to middle school or high school math roles

Roles I'm open to

  • Math Teacher
  • Algebra I / Geometry
  • Intervention or support math

Middle & High School Math Teacher

I run structured, respectful math classrooms where students build confidence and show measurable growth

Instructional Commitment

"Every student can grow in math with clear instruction, consistent practice, and timely feedback"

I teach for understanding, ownership, and confidence

Algebra I
Geometry
Math Intervention
Family partnership

Bell-to-bell

class routines

Daily checks

for understanding

Small-group reteach

when gaps appear

Family updates

clear + consistent

What principals can expect

Day-one classroom consistency with clear math instruction

  • Clear routines from warm-up to exit ticket, so students know the flow every day
  • Explicit modeling plus guided practice before independent work
  • Fast reteach cycles using exit-ticket data before gaps compound
  • Calm, respectful classroom management with consistent follow-through

Academic and tutoring foundation

Math minor with 4.0 math GPA, plus engineering and research experience that helps me simplify complex ideas for students

  • 2.5 years of hands-on instructional support across tutoring and TA roles
  • Math tutor in the Texas State University Math Lab
  • Calculus TA supporting student practice and understanding
  • Math tutor for low-income adults in Chapultepec
  • Private math tutoring plus computer science tutoring on the side
  • Three consecutive summer research programs: CS DREU at UT Arlington, Math REU at Texas State, and CS DREU at Colorado State (Fort Collins) focused on network security
  • Selected for a Systems Engineer position at IBM during final semester at Texas State
  • 3rd place Student Employee of the Year, university-wide at Texas State
  • Psychology Department programmer: simplified complex 64-node brain-scan programs used by Dr. Reiko Graham and Dr. Natalie Ceballos

School snapshot

  • Grade bands: middle school + high school
  • Core classes: Algebra I, Geometry, Math Intervention
  • Academic prep: Math minor, 4.0 math GPA
  • Location: Del Rio, TX • open to nearby districts

Best fit

  • Campuses that value consistent routines and clear expectations
  • Math teams that collaborate on pacing and intervention
  • Schools prioritizing both achievement and student confidence
Principal Plan
Focus Day-to-day moves Timing Student result Evidence you'll see
Classroom Launch Worked examples Warm-up + objective First 10 minutes daily Students know what to do, why it works, and how to practice First-week routine sample
Direct Instruction I do / We do / You do Guided practice Every new concept Students build conceptual understanding before independent practice Worked-example set
Intervention Cycle Exit tickets Small-group reteach Weekly cycle Misconceptions are corrected early before they impact unit performance Intervention tracker sample
Family Communication Progress notes Action steps at home Bi-weekly + as needed Families know current progress and exactly how to support at home Family update example
(c) 2026 Miguel Cazares
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[email protected] - Del Rio, TX • Open to middle and high school math roles