Hi, I’m
Ana Rodriguez
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed in and outside of school. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals and closing the achievement gap.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School
High School Assistant Director
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Partner with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supervise and evaluate teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Train teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as students, parents, and outside agencies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Tracked and documented student attendance for permanent records.
- Informed families of changes to school activities through ALMA and our FACE Department
- Helped maintain school security through patrols and observation of students, teachers and visitors.
- Monitored and corrected student behavior throughout facility and grounds.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School
High School Director of School Culture
02.2022 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Led Dean Team in creation and implementation of school systems and policies that create a safe and orderly environment
- Led team meetings to analyze behavioral and attendance data
- Managed incentive systems and celebrations
- Facilitated communication with families around student behavior and school policies
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Coordinated smooth mealtimes and student transitions.
- Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
- Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with ambitious parent relations initiatives.
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School
Dean of Students
07.2018 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Partnered with senior administration to create behavioral policies that are in alignment with our vision.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Manage behavior intervention systems such as lunch and after school detention, parent meetings, and suspensions
- Supported instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
Inwood Academy For Leadership
Summer School Director (2019, 2020, and 2021)
06.2019 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
Teach For America
Humanities Mentor Teacher
04.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Observed TFA participants during Pre-Service training
- Facilitated individual, co-teacher, and group feedback and planning meetings
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Facilitated professional development sessions
- Collaborated with fellow mentor teachers and our lead to analyze data and plan relevant trainings
- Invited to return as a Lead Mentor Teacher
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School
Global I & U.S. History Special Education Teacher
07.2017 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
- Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter.
- Participated in grade level, department, and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
Uncommon Schools (Uncommon Charter High School)
Spanish III & Spanish for Heritage SpeakersTeacher
10.2014 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Developed and wrote data driven curricula for both courses that was used by teachers at our sister schools.
- 98% FLACS Checkpoint B passing rate
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in their post secondary journey
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for students having difficulties or falling behind.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
Uncommon Charter High School
11th Grade Level Lead
07.2015 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Facilitate grade level meetings centered around behavioral and academic data for 11th grade students
- Create and implement 11th grade protocols and lead orientation
- Created interactive learning experiences and mentored fellow teachers.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
- Worked in team environment to create intervention plans for Students of Concern
Uncommon Schools
Summer Teaching Fellow Mentor Teacher
05.2016 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Modeled Global History lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
- Recorded student performances for critical review and examination.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Both Fellows were offered full time jobs after final evaluation
Education
Fordham University, Bronx, NY
M.S.Ed, from School Building Leadership
08.2021
Fordham University, Bronx, NY
Master of Arts from Political Science - Elections And Campaign Mgmt.
08.2012
Fordham University, Bronx, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science
05.2011
Skills
- School Administration
- Behavior Management
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
High School Assistant Director
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School
07.2022 - Current
High School Director of School Culture
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School
02.2022 - 07.2022
Summer School Director (2019, 2020, and 2021)
Inwood Academy For Leadership
06.2019 - 08.2021
Dean of Students
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School
07.2018 - 02.2022
Humanities Mentor Teacher
Teach For America
04.2018 - 08.2018
Global I & U.S. History Special Education Teacher
Inwood Academy For Leadership Charter School
07.2017 - 08.2018
Summer Teaching Fellow Mentor Teacher
Uncommon Schools
05.2016 - 08.2016
11th Grade Level Lead
Uncommon Charter High School
07.2015 - 06.2017
Spanish III & Spanish for Heritage SpeakersTeacher
Uncommon Schools (Uncommon Charter High School)
10.2014 - 07.2017
Fordham University
M.S.Ed, from School Building Leadership
Fordham University
Master of Arts from Political Science - Elections And Campaign Mgmt.
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science
Similar Profiles
CYD-MARIE MINIERCYD-MARIE MINIER
Senior Scholar Talent Lead, Debate at Success Academy Charter SchoolsSenior Scholar Talent Lead, Debate at Success Academy Charter Schools
Tahmina UddinTahmina Uddin
Special Education Teacher at Inwood Academy For LeadershipSpecial Education Teacher at Inwood Academy For Leadership
Ayana AddisonAyana Addison
Instructional Assistant at Global Leadership Academy Southwest Charter SchoolInstructional Assistant at Global Leadership Academy Southwest Charter School