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Christa Rodriguez, ED.D

Columbus,GA

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with thirteen years of experience in education. Skilled in managing teams to execute district directives, in collaboration with principals. Forward-thinking leader dedicated to building strong student connections to enhance engagement and potential. Flexible and compassionate, employing gentle discipline to foster a positive learning environment. Managed academic programs, facilitated school-wide initiatives, and fostered positive learning environments. Strengths include strategic planning, team collaboration, and communication skills. Significant contributions to previous work include enhancing student performance and improving teacher effectiveness through innovative strategies and leadership.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher, Elementary

DODEA/Southeast District/McBride Elementary
Ft. Benning, GA
08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborating with team members to analyze student data to determine the best instructional practices to improve student achievement. During Focus Collaboration, we took our lowest standard, RI5.3, and increased it from 43% to 80% from September to April.
  • Developing lesson plans with differentiation and rigor, managing the classroom environment, monitoring student goals, and providing interventions to support tiered instruction for both literacy and math, aligned with the HQIP.
  • The team utilizes co-teaching practices for literacy and math instruction to target student needs.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.

Math IS, K - 5

DODEA/Southeast District/Dexter Elementary
Ft. Benning, GA
08.2018 - 05.2022
  • Company Overview: DoDEA
  • Providing instructional coaching for teachers.
  • Providing tier 3 interventions for students at a grade level or more behind in math. Students' progress was monitored to make data-informed decisions on math goals.
  • Participated in Student Support Team (SST) meetings to determine the next steps to support student achievement. Participated in Tier 2 discussions to support academic performance, as outlined in the MTSS process.
  • Participated in Train the Trainer models to redeliver professional development to teachers, and engage them to include rigor and differentiation in their lesson plans.
  • Extra Duty Assignments: School Improvement Chair, Focus Collaboration Chair, and Dexter’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Committee

Teacher, Kindergarten

DODEA/Southeast District/McBride Elementary
Ft. Benning, GA
08.2011 - 05.2018
  • Company Overview: DoDEA
  • Collaborating with team members to analyze student data to determine the best instructional practices to improve student achievement. Our team focused on improving student writing to increase sentence writing from 23% in December to 58% in April.
  • Developing lesson plans with differentiation and rigor, and providing interventions to support tiered instruction. I specifically worked with students in the low average to low, differentiated group for the entire grade level to focus on improving early literacy skills.
  • Extra Duty Assignments: Sponsored Spanish Club for grades 3-5, and CSI Team Member.
  • Adapted teaching methods according to individual student needs.
  • Actively participated in community outreach initiatives designed to foster better relationships between schools and local families.

Education

Doctor in Educational Leadership - Curriculum and Instruction

University of Phoenix
12.2021

Master of Education -

University of Mary Washington
05.2010

Bachelor of Art - Major in Art History

University of Mary Washington
05.2007

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Conflict resolution
  • Alternative dispute resolution training
  • Team building
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Instructional best practices
  • Literacy development
  • Cognitive and behavioral development
  • Relationship building
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Growth mindset
  • Technology integration
  • Communication skills
  • Progress monitoring
  • Collaboration
  • Instructional Development
  • Communication

Leadership Experience

Focused professional in educational leadership, dedicated to the success of students, faculty, and families Flexible and compassionate, employing restorative practices to foster a positive learning environment.

  • Continuous School Improvement Chair, McBride Elementary School, Continuous School Improvement Chair, Dexter Elementary, SY 2019-2022
  • Professional Learning Communities Team Member, Dexter Elementary, SY 2020-2021
  • Professional Learning Community Chair, Dexter Elementary, SY 2019-20
  • Continuous School Improvement Chair, McBride Elementary, SY 2017-2018
  • Math Teacher Leader, McBride Elementary, SY 2016–2018
  • Professional Learning Community Member, McBride Elementary, SY 2016/17
  • Continuous School Improvement Team Member, McBride Elementary, SY 2015-2017

Awards

  • 2023, Inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success.
  • 2022, Nominated for District Teacher of the Year (Fort Moore).
  • 2018, Received a Certificate of Recognition for my service as a Math Teacher Leader and dedication to co-facilitating the College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics Quarterly Professional Learning from Dr. Coleman, the Community Superintendent.
  • 2015, Filmed for training purposes for excellence on literacy instruction on guided reading and reading centers.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher, Elementary

DODEA/Southeast District/McBride Elementary
08.2023 - Current

Math IS, K - 5

DODEA/Southeast District/Dexter Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2022

Teacher, Kindergarten

DODEA/Southeast District/McBride Elementary
08.2011 - 05.2018

Doctor in Educational Leadership - Curriculum and Instruction

University of Phoenix

Master of Education -

University of Mary Washington

Bachelor of Art - Major in Art History

University of Mary Washington

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