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DESIREE RODRIGUEZ

Conroe,TX

Summary

Qualified Special Education Coordinator with extensive experience in conducting comprehensive educational assessments and developing individualized education plans. Proven track record of collaborating with educators and families to create supportive learning environments. Demonstrated proficiency in bilingual communication and data analysis to support student success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bilingual Educational Diagnostician

Conroe ISD
07.2023 - Current
  • Executed language and cognitive evaluations to children and adolescents in school-based settings and used bilingual skills based on student language need.
  • Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive evaluations that addressed the unique challenges faced by bilingual students.
  • Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
  • Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in committees focused on improving the overall learning experience for all students.
  • Served as a resource for educators seeking guidance on working effectively with linguistically diverse populations, promoting inclusive learning environments.
  • Promoted cultural awareness among school staff by sharing insights into the unique experiences faced by bilingual learners, fostering empathy and understanding.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop personalized educational plans for bilingual students, resulting in improved academic performance.
  • Strengthened communication between home and school by providing translation services during meetings and written correspondence for non-English speaking families.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of students'' cognitive, academic, and functional skills to identify areas of improvement.

Elementary Bilingual Teacher/ 4th GradeTeam Leader

Calder Road Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2023
  • Organized after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, providing additional support to enhance their language skills.
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and cooperative learning strategies.
  • Developed individualized instruction plans to address diverse learning needs and support academic success.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication and collaboration on student progress.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on educational trends and research in bilingual education.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting respect and inclusivity for all students.
  • Mentored new teachers in bilingual education best practices, contributing to their professional growth and development.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.

Dual Language Social Studies Teacher

Marshall ISD
08.2011 - 05.2012
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
  • Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
  • Assisted struggling students through targeted one-on-one tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.

ESL Teacher

Cabo Rojo School District
01.2009 - 05.2010
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
  • Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
  • Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
  • Conducted curriculum audits to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and educational regulations.

ESL Curriculum Coordinator

Colegio La Monserrate
08.2007 - 12.2008
  • Managed resources effectively by overseeing budgeting processes and allocating materials according to needs.
  • Facilitated transition to more student-centered learning model, promoting autonomy and self-directed learning.
  • Led team in adoption of new learning management system, enhancing delivery of online education.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers, nurturing their growth as professionals and contributing to a positive school culture.
  • Designed, implemented, and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

The University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX
05-2023

Graduate Certificate - Educational Diagnostician

The University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX
05-2023

Bachelor of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

Interamerican University
Puerto Rico
05-2010

Skills

  • Psychoeducational evaluation
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Social skills training
  • Bilingual assessment
  • Parent-teacher consultation
  • Learning disabilities identification
  • Gifted and talented identification
  • Intellectual disability assessment
  • Instructional strategies development
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Special education expertise
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Time management abilities
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

Bilingual EC-6

Generalist EC-6

English as a Second Language EC-8

Special Education EC- 6

Educational Diagnostician

Timeline

Bilingual Educational Diagnostician

Conroe ISD
07.2023 - Current

Elementary Bilingual Teacher/ 4th GradeTeam Leader

Calder Road Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2023

Dual Language Social Studies Teacher

Marshall ISD
08.2011 - 05.2012

ESL Teacher

Cabo Rojo School District
01.2009 - 05.2010

ESL Curriculum Coordinator

Colegio La Monserrate
08.2007 - 12.2008

Master of Science - Special Education

The University of Texas At Tyler

Graduate Certificate - Educational Diagnostician

The University of Texas At Tyler

Bachelor of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

Interamerican University

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