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Daphne Rodríguez

Special Education TEacher
Winter Springs,FL

Summary

Professional educator prepared for this role with strong classroom management, curriculum development, and student engagement skills. Known for fostering collaborative environment and achieving educational outcomes. Adaptable and reliable, ready to meet changing needs and ensure student success. Strong in communication, problem-solving, and fostering positive learning atmosphere.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Middle Intensive Reading Teacher

Seminole County Public Schools
08.2010 - Current
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and strategies in the intensive reading curriculum.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse learning needs of students in the intensive reading program.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and academic achievement, promoting a structured and supportive learning atmosphere conducive to success in intensive reading coursework.
  • Managed resources effectively, including textbooks, supplemental materials, technology devices, ensuring accessibility for all students in the intensive reading program.
  • Tracked student performance data to inform future lesson planning decisions and target areas needing additional focus or reinforcement.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced reading skills across various subjects.

Elementary School Teacher/Coordinator

Journeys Academy at Highlands Elementary
01.2021 - Current
  • Spearheaded Elementary School Program relocated to Highlands Elementary School by developing curriculum for grades 1st -5th integrating Social/emotional coping skills.
  • Advocated for Individual education plans for students, who needs included child psychologist, social workers and behaviorist services.
  • Collaborated with Highlands administration and instructional staff to acquire curriculum for students using B.E.S.T. standards.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with students and families through communication and weekly reports to parents.
  • Developed with school psychologist Positive Behavior Incentive System using Zones of Regulation
  • Student transition success rate 89% returning to their zone schools
  • Build, plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional lessons for 5 grade levels that are rigorous, clear, measurable, and aligned with B.E.S.T.Standards. Using differentiated instruction methods such as small groups, hands on activities, and technology.
  • Grades 1st - 5th Principal (Jodi Farbstein-Gonzalez)

Virtual Elementary School Teacher- Grade 1st

Seminole County Virtual Schools
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Appointed temporarily from Journeys Academy to SCVS due to COVID pandemic.
  • Increased re-engagement to from 48% to 100% student assignment completion-through developing positive parent/student relationships, positive phone calls, and consistent contact with parents and learning coaches.
  • Lead classroom instruction in a virtual environment (synchronous and asynchronous sessions) for 37 students.
  • Collaboration with administration and colleagues in identifying opportunities to improve the academic experience for students using analytical techniques with Virtual School Administration and VSA Educator systems for student engagement.
  • Develop and design Live Lessons on Zoom, and Interactive Newsletter with an increase of 100% student engagement implementing Social Emotional, Math and Language Arts Lessons adapted to COVID virtual learning.
  • Principal: Courtney Covonough

ESE Case Manager 1st- 12th Grades

Journeys Academy
01.2009 - 01.2020
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with students and families through communication and weekly reports to parents.
  • Build a warm inclusive classroom environment, implementing restorative practices to ensure a strong learning setting.
  • Contribute to writing 45+ IEPs and Behavior Modification plans and participate in multi-disciplinary IEP meetings.
  • Led classroom instruction for Reading/ Language Arts 6th and 12th grade students (six instructional periods daily); in addition to designing, implementing, and managing education plans to meet the academic and developmental needs of ESE students.
  • Using differentiated instruction methods such as lectures, discussions, hands on activities, and demonstrations.
  • Use formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction to ensure all students and ESE students achieve individual learning goals within the mastery of standards, 85% of students grew 40%+from diagnostic to end of the course exam.
  • Language Arts, Reading and ESOL Grades 6th-12th
  • Principals: Michael Icardi, Kenny Bevan, Michael Showalter

Education

Bachelor of Science - Juvenile Forensics And Behavioral Sciences

COLUMBIA COLLEGE
01.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Exceptional Student Education, Reading, Language

Columbia College
Columbia, MO

Skills

  • Behavior Interventions management (ESE certification)
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Classroom management
  • Individualized learning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Technology integration

Accomplishments

  • Improved test scores by 32% by reworking testing strategies approach.
  • SCPS Teacher of the Year 2019-2020,
  • Achieve 3000 Nationwide Highest Reading Average
  • Office Max Teacher of The Year- 2010-2011,
  • SCPS Grant of the Year 2009-2010
  • Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students. Oversaw 42 students 7th grade students per class daily.

Certification

  • Language Arts 6th- 12th grades
  • Elementary Education K-5th grades
  • Exceptional Student Education K-12th grades
  • Reading K-12th grades Endorsement
  • ESOL K-12th Endorsement

LANGUAGES

English
Spanish – speak, read, and write.

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher/Coordinator

Journeys Academy at Highlands Elementary
01.2021 - Current

Virtual Elementary School Teacher- Grade 1st

Seminole County Virtual Schools
01.2020 - 01.2021

Middle Intensive Reading Teacher

Seminole County Public Schools
08.2010 - Current

ESE Case Manager 1st- 12th Grades

Journeys Academy
01.2009 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Juvenile Forensics And Behavioral Sciences

COLUMBIA COLLEGE

Bachelor of Arts - Exceptional Student Education, Reading, Language

Columbia College

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