Angela Rodriguez
Glendale,Arizona
Summary
Accomplished Program Director with 3 years of experience seeking a challenging, growth-oriented position. Skilled at developing solid partnerships, securing public support, and building strong teams. Seeking to apply expertise as a Stewardship Coordinator. Experienced in implementing strategic and tactical marketing approaches on local, regional, national, and global levels. Proven ability to enhance organizational visibility and effectively network at conferences, trade shows, and media events. Dynamic public speaker and recognized leader in fundraising and organizational development. Known for motivating professional colleagues and possessing a thorough understanding of donor development, estate planning, grant writing, and creating unique funding strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teachers Aid
Saint Simon and Jude Cathedral School
09.2023 - Current
- Provide extra help as needed to students with physical, mental, or linguistic limitations.
- Support students with assistive devices and supportive technologies when needed.
- Coordinate with classroom teachers to determine daily tasks.
- Adhere to accommodations in students’ SSPs and 504 plans.
- Lead activities designed to foster students’ mental, physical, and social development.
- Active supervision of students in various settings including classrooms, playgrounds, and field trips.
- Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus- wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
- Enforce school rules and policies as well as assigned teacher’s protocols and procedures.
- Participate in parent-teacher conferences as requested by teachers
- Attend staff meetings, professional development, and training sessions
- Communicates appropriately with parents and staff and refers all parent questions and concerns pertaining to students to the teacher.
- Treats confidential information about students, staff, and school affairs in a professional and ethical manner.
- May be asked to assume the duties of the teacher in the absence of the teacher.
- Must be punctual and on time for work.
- Performs other related duties as assigned, demonstrates ability to be flexible, and carries out duties.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Program Director
Champions at Copper King Elementary
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Lead and supervise a team of teachers to create unique and engaging classroom experiences,leverage and develop “best in class” educators to be passionate and committed professionals
- Ensure your site is operating effectively; maintain licensing, safety, and educational standards
- Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, school and district leaders, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners
- Lead recruitment and enrollment efforts of new families and children in our sites
- Developed Champions program from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Improved program offerings based on changing trends, audience feedback and directives from station owners.
- Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
Program Assistant Director/ Pre-K Teacher
Champions Imagine School at Bell Canyon
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Lead and supervise teachers to create unique and engaging classroom experiences to be passionate and committed professionals.
- Ensuring the site is operating effectively; maintain licensing, safety, and educational standards.
- Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, school and district leaders, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.
- Lead recruitment and enrollment efforts of new families and children in our sites
- A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
- Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively.
- Meet state specific guidelines for the role.
- Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency. visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Oversaw purchasing and organization of Champions inventory.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Junior Achievement Volunteer- Kindergarten
Saint Simon and Jude School
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Introduced kindergartner students to the intersection of financial literacy and early elementary grades social studies learning objectives.
- Provided kindergartners with fundamental introduction to personal economics and the choices consumers make to meet their needs and wants.
- Introduces to kindergartners the role of money in the society will providing them with practical information about earning, saving, and sharing money.
- Taught kindergartners to be able to practice personal economics by considering choices.
- Explain the differences between needs and wants.
- Introduced the concept of money, particularly earning and saving.
- Identify the importance of giving to a worthy cause.
Lead Teacher
Explorer's and Learning Center
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
- Planned and led games, reading and activities for groups of 24 children.
- Kept records of over 24 students' progress, detailing behavioral, emotional, academic, and social growth.
- Observed children, using Anecdotal method to record development, interests, and skills.
- Updated rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols to clarify and share with 2-year-old students.
- Inventoried classroom supplies and budgeted for new classroom supplies and tools to enhance learning.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.
Lead Teacher/ Assistant Director
Lil Paws Learning Center
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental, and social development of each child.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
- Developed instructional materials and products for technology-based redesign of courses.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates, and grading.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up to date on children's academic performance.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2027
Associate of Science in Early Childhood Development and Administration -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ05.2013
Skills
- Program Development and Management
- Team Leadership
- Supervising Employees
- Lesson Development
- Teaching
- FMS Software
- Advertising
- Computer Proficiency
- Lesson Planning
- SMART Classroom Technology
- Collaboration
- Curriculum Development
- Scheduling
- Enrollment
- CPR and First-Aid Certified
- Intermediate Business Knowledge
- Customer service experience
- Effective leader
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Administration knowledge
- Partnership Development
Accomplishments
- Grand Canyon University Honors in Kappa Delta Pi in Sorority Alpha Epsilon Gamma
- Completed 7 hour required trainings on the AZ Childcare Registry.
- Completed part 1 and part 2 of the internship totaling 240 hours of service in a Child and Family studies related position.
- Award Of Excellence: Resource Teacher 2014
- Award Spotlight of Excellence: Two's Classroom 2014
Certification
Certificate in Early Childhood Classroom Management
| May 2013 | PHOENIX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Certificate in Science Activities for Young Children
| May 2013 | PHOENIX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Award of Excellence for Resource Teacher
| JULY 2014 | BRIGHT HORIZIONS LIL PAWS LEARNING Center
Certificate of Appreciation
| JULY 2014 | BRIGHT HORIZIIONS LIL PAWS LEARNING CENTER
Faculty Spotlight Award Certificate
| June 2014 | BRIGHT HORIZIONS LIL PAWS LEARNING CENTER
Certificate of Lead Teacher
| May 2014 | BRIGHT HORIZIONS LIL PAWS LEARNING CENTER
Timeline
Teachers Aid
Saint Simon and Jude Cathedral School
09.2023 - Current
Program Director
Champions at Copper King Elementary
09.2022 - 09.2023
Program Assistant Director/ Pre-K Teacher
Champions Imagine School at Bell Canyon
09.2022 - 09.2023
Junior Achievement Volunteer- Kindergarten
Saint Simon and Jude School
04.2022 - 05.2022
Lead Teacher
Explorer's and Learning Center
07.2014 - 07.2015
Lead Teacher/ Assistant Director
Lil Paws Learning Center
07.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education -
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science in Early Childhood Development and Administration -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
Certificate in Early Childhood Classroom Management
| May 2013 | PHOENIX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Certificate in Science Activities for Young Children
| May 2013 | PHOENIX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Award of Excellence for Resource Teacher
| JULY 2014 | BRIGHT HORIZIONS LIL PAWS LEARNING Center
Certificate of Appreciation
| JULY 2014 | BRIGHT HORIZIIONS LIL PAWS LEARNING CENTER
Faculty Spotlight Award Certificate
| June 2014 | BRIGHT HORIZIONS LIL PAWS LEARNING CENTER
Certificate of Lead Teacher
| May 2014 | BRIGHT HORIZIONS LIL PAWS LEARNING CENTER
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