Dania Rodriguez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Education professional with experience supporting young children in Head Start and early childhood classrooms. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, behavior support, and lesson preparation. Focus on inclusive learning environments and academic progress for diverse learners.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Region 19 Head Start
El Paso, Texas
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Assisted and led classroom activities, routines, transitions, and daily instructional activities.
- Prepared and organized instructional materials and classroom activities aligned with early childhood learning objectives.
- Supported implementation of Frog Street curriculum activities and Second Step social-emotional learning lessons.
- Used positive behavior support strategies to encourage appropriate classroom behavior and student participation.
- Provided individualized assistance to students based on their developmental, academic, behavioral, and communication needs.
- Assisted students with classroom routines, self-help skills, and social-emotional development.
- Supervised students during classroom activities, transitions, meals, and other daily routines while maintaining safety.
- Communicated and collaborated with teachers and staff regarding student needs, classroom behavior, and progress.
Teacher,Floater
Flowers in the Garden
El Paso, TX
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
Library Aid/ Presa Elementary/ August 2018- Februa
Presa Elementary
- Assisted students and staff with library resources and daily circulation procedures.
- Cataloged and organized books and educational materials to improve accessibility.
- Digitized documents and maintained electronic library records.
- Maintained an organized, safe, and welcoming library environment.
- Managed opening and closing procedures while following established security guidelines.
Education
Special Education -
University of El Paso Texas
El Paso, TX05-2026
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX10-2024
Skills
- Classroom management and behavior support
- Individualized student support
- Special education and inclusive practices
- Lesson planning and activity design
- Social-emotional learning strategies
- Positive behavior interventions
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Collaborative teamwork skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- First aid and CPR certification
Certification
- CPR/First Aid
- Shaken Baby Training
- Food Handlers
- Early Matters El Paso Childhood Learning fAcademy, 24 training hours
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Custom
- Road to Succes volunter
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Region 19 Head Start
10.2025 - 05.2026
Teacher,Floater
Flowers in the Garden
07.2024 - 01.2025
Library Aid/ Presa Elementary/ August 2018- Februa
Presa Elementary
Special Education -
University of El Paso Texas
El Paso Community College