Abigail Rodriguez
Seattle,WA
Summary
Compassionate elementary educator skilled in creating engaging lesson plans that cater to individual learning styles, integrate technology and foster an inclusive classroom environment. Known for strong classroom management, team leadership and building positive relationships with diverse groups of students to promote overall growth and success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First and Second Grade Teacher
Discovery Elementary
Everett, WA
09.2012 - Current
- Proficiency with Math Expressions, Collaborative Classroom, Magnetic Reading Foundations, UFLI, Second Step, Character Strong and Inspire Science McGraw curriculums in Title I school
- Collaborated with a Professional Learning Community to tailor education for academically diverse student group
- Designed instructional approaches incorporating Science of Reading methodologies and GLAD strategies to support English Language Learners
- Served on leadership team, influencing grade level decision making and interpreting school-wide assessments
- Mentored high school students, first year teachers and a student teacher, sharing best practices for classroom management and instructional strategies
- Created science and reading clubs to creatively engage students and foster advanced critical thinking
- Piloted new curriculums to facilitate selection processes
First and Fourth Grade Teacher
Crossroads Elementary
Gulfport, MS
01.2010 - 05.2012
- Facilitated student learning in a socially and economically diverse classroom setting
- Tailored educational approaches through integration of computer programs and SMART Board technologies
- Contributed ideas as Grade Chair and member of the Accelerated Reader Committee
Student Teacher
Colegio Menor San Francisco de Quito
Quito, Ecuador
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Prepared and led lessons in all subject areas with a 2nd grade class of ELL students
- Attended professional development seminars related to special needs services, writer’s workshop and TERC 2007 curriculum
- Created and led a 5 week science unit on the human body
Education
Masters - Elementary Education with a focus on Literacy
Concordia University
Portland, OR01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Literacy in Early Education
Boston University
Boston, MA01-2009
Skills
- Intermediate Spanish
- Active Board Technologies
- i-Ready Programs
- Classroom management and organization
- Social-emotional learning and behavioral management
- Analyzing testing data
- Parent-teacher communication via ParentSquare
- Team leadership experience
- Field trip organization
- Autism spectrum support
Certification
- State of Washington Certified Teacher
- National Board Certified Teacher
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
First and Second Grade Teacher
Discovery Elementary
09.2012 - Current
First and Fourth Grade Teacher
Crossroads Elementary
01.2010 - 05.2012
Student Teacher
Colegio Menor San Francisco de Quito
08.2008 - 12.2008
Masters - Elementary Education with a focus on Literacy
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Literacy in Early Education
Boston University