Abigail Rodriguez Garcia
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Bilingual elementary educator with over 12 years of experience in early childhood and kindergarten education, including 9 years in Head Start and 3 years in a Title I kindergarten classroom. Holds a Master of Education in Special Education with Nevada licensure (K–12). Proven ability to accelerate early literacy growth, implement effective IEP supports, and improve school readiness outcomes through data-driven instruction and differentiated learning strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Sage Collegiate Public Charter School
Las Vegas, NV
07.2023 - Current
- - Deliver standards-aligned instruction in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning in a Title I classroom.
- - Increased student literacy readiness through targeted phonemic awareness instruction and data-driven small-group interventions.
- - Implement differentiated instruction to support students with IEPs and multilingual learners.
- - Monitor student progress using formative and summative assessments.
- - Maintain strong family communication to improve student engagement.
Head Start Teacher
Acelero Head Start
04.2015 - 07.2023
- - Prepared preschool students for kindergarten by strengthening early literacy, language development, and foundational math skills.
- - Developed individualized learning plans based on developmental assessment data.
- - Improved student outcomes across literacy and social-emotional domains.
- - Partnered with families through conferences and home visits.
- - Maintained compliance with Head Start performance standards.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Arizona City, AZ10-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA04-2015
Skills
- IEP Implementation
- Early Literacy & Phonemic Awareness
- MTSS & Tiered Intervention
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Family Engagement
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
Certification
- Nevada Teaching License – Special Education (K–12)
- Bilingual: English/Spanish
- CPR/AED Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Sage Collegiate Public Charter School
07.2023 - Current
Head Start Teacher
Acelero Head Start
04.2015 - 07.2023
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Northridge