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Ashleigh Rodriguez

Waipahu

Summary

I am passionate about supporting students with disabilities and helping create school environments where every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. As a Student Services Coordinator, I work closely with students, families, educators, and related service providers to coordinate special education services, facilitate the IEP process, ensure compliance with IDEA and state regulations, and support collaborative decision-making that promotes positive student outcomes. I believe that strong relationships, open communication, and teamwork are the foundation of meaningful student success. I earned my Master of Education in Teacher Leadership from Spalding University in 2024 and completed the Teacher Leader Collaborative in 2026, experiences that strengthened my leadership skills and deepened my commitment to educational equity and student advocacy. As I continue to grow professionally, I plan to expand my expertise in special education law and leadership while pursuing a doctoral degree focused on special education leadership. My long-term goal is to create an agricultural community where young adults with disabilities can develop vocational skills, build independence, and thrive in meaningful careers and fulfilling lives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Services Coordinator

Hawai'i State Department of Education
07.2025 - Current
  • Supporting students with special needs by coordinating individualized services, collaborating with educators, therapists, and families to ensure each student’s unique needs are met. Managing IEP (Individualized Education Plan) processes, connecting families with resources, overseeing student support programs, and ensuring compliance with special education regulations. Key liaison between school staff, service providers, and guardians to promote student success in a safe and inclusive environment.
  • 1 year 1 month

Secondary Special Education Educator, 7th Grade Resource, ELA and SS

Hawaii State Department of Education
07.2022 - 05.2025
  • Extended School Year-Special Education Educator (Mild/Moderate)
  • 2 years 11 months

Emergency Hire Secondary Special Education Educator, 8th Grade, Inclusion Math

Hawaii State Department of Education
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Extended School Year-Special Education Educator (Mild/Moderate)
  • 2 years 9 months

Long Term Substitute for Family and Consumer Science and Teen Health for 6th, 7th, 8th Grades

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Part Time Co-Educator for 6th Grade Resource Math
  • 6 months

Long Term Substitute for Resource Math and Science Grade 6

01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Long Term Substitute for RTI-ELA Grades 6, 7, 8
  • 6 months

Substitute Educational Assistant

Department Of Education
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • 1 year 2 months

Education

Master of Education - M.Ed. - Teacher Leadership, Competency-Based Learning

Spalding University
07-2024

Post Baccalaureate Certificate - Special Education-PBSPED, Special Education and Teaching

University of Hawaii at Manoa
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration-BSBA, Sports Management

Columbia College
01-2017

Associate of Science - Business Administration- ASBA, Business Administration

Coastline Community College
01-2011

Skills

  • Student Welfare
  • Enrollment Services
  • Behavior management
  • Student support
  • Intervention planning
  • Report writing
  • Student advocacy
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emergency readiness
  • Critical thinking
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Special Education
  • SE: CK and Mild to Moderate Appl 5543
  • Core ACAD Skills for Education Writing 5273

Honors-Awards

Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Timeline

Student Services Coordinator

Hawai'i State Department of Education
07.2025 - Current

Secondary Special Education Educator, 7th Grade Resource, ELA and SS

Hawaii State Department of Education
07.2022 - 05.2025

Emergency Hire Secondary Special Education Educator, 8th Grade, Inclusion Math

Hawaii State Department of Education
01.2022 - 05.2022

Long Term Substitute for Family and Consumer Science and Teen Health for 6th, 7th, 8th Grades

07.2021 - 12.2021

Long Term Substitute for Resource Math and Science Grade 6

01.2021 - 06.2021

Substitute Educational Assistant

Department Of Education
09.2019 - 10.2020

Post Baccalaureate Certificate - Special Education-PBSPED, Special Education and Teaching

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration-BSBA, Sports Management

Columbia College

Associate of Science - Business Administration- ASBA, Business Administration

Coastline Community College

Master of Education - M.Ed. - Teacher Leadership, Competency-Based Learning

Spalding University