BIO

Mr. Flores is a dedicated social studies educator with a Master's in Curriculum & Instruction and a Bachelor's in History. His teaching experience spans middle and high school, specializing in World History, U.S. History, and Civics with an emphasis on Indigenous perspectives and primary source-based learning. He has a proven track record of student success, including high proficiency rates on standardized EOC exams, and has developed district-wide curricula aligned to state standards. Beyond the classroom, Eric has served as a coach, mentor, and committee leader, drawing on his military background and multilingual skills (English, Spanish, Portuguese) to foster inclusive, structured, and engaging learning environments. His approach emphasizes critical thinking, differentiated instruction, and real-world connections to help all students achieve their potential.

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Every student can reach their maximum potential under an educator who builds relationships that account for each student's abilities and experiences. An educator is a guide and mentor who needs to adapt instruction to each student so that all can achieve the standard. It is the teacher whose work ethic will serve to model personal and academic responsibility to the students. 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

Middle School Social Studies Teacher | Tsehootsooi Middle School | Fort Defiance, AZ 

High School Social Studies Teacher | Sandalwood High School| Jacksonville, FL

Middle School Social Studies Teacher | Duval Charter School At Flagler Center| Jacksonville, FL

After Hours Reading Instructor | Duval Charter School At Flagler Center | Jacksonville, FL

History & Social Science Teacher | Alhambra ESD | Phoenix, AZ 

ELA & Reading After Hours Instructor | Arizona Department of Education | Alhambra ESD | Phoenix, AZ

Middle School History Teacher | Gateway Academy | Phoenix, AZ