Cynthia Rodriguez
Summary
High-energy teacher with solid background educating students. Maintains organized and disciplined classroom environments devoted to student learning. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences. Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress. Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students and colleagues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Teacher
Winchester Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Customized instructional plans to meet needs of different students.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
RBT
Hi-5 ABA
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
Attendant
Maureen Adigano
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Targeted appropriate socialization goals during outings while monitoring students to maintain safety.
- Responded to emergency situations and implemented both verbal and physical de-escalation strategies.
- Helped to improve patient behaviors with modeling and reinforcement techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA05.2023
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA05.2020
Certification - Secondary Education
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA05.2020
High School Diploma -
Sherando High School
Stephens City, VA06.2016
Skills
- Tutoring and after school help
- Mediation and advocacy talent
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Teaching, tutoring and counseling
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- One-on-one support
- People skills
- Good work ethic
- Friendly, positive attitude
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Dari
Elementary
American Sign Language
Elementary
Education Portfolio
https://sites.google.com/su.edu/rodriguez-eportfolio/home
Timeline
Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
RBT
Hi-5 ABA
06.2021 - 12.2021
Teacher
Winchester Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2023
Attendant
Maureen Adigano
11.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Special Education
Shenandoah University
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Shenandoah University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Shenandoah University
Certification - Secondary Education
Shenandoah University
High School Diploma -
Sherando High School
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