ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ
Seattle
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Impact Public Schools, excelling in program ownership and stakeholder engagement. Expert in data-driven insights and change management, I successfully designed multi-site development programs that enhanced adult learner outcomes. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, I influence teams to achieve strategic goals and drive continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal & Assistant Principal
Impact Public Schools
Washington
01.2023 - Current
- Served as the single-threaded owner for schoolwide initiatives, owning outcomes from strategy through implementation and iteration
- Defined vision, priorities, and success metrics aligned to organizational goals and partner needs
- Gathered and prioritized input from teachers, staff, families, and leadership to inform initiative roadmaps
- Used qualitative and quantitative data to guide decisions, resource allocation, and continuous improvement
- Partnered cross-functionally with operations, special programs, and central teams to ensure initiatives delivered intended outcomes
- Influenced stakeholders without direct authority to align teams, resolve tradeoffs, and deliver on commitments
- Balanced competing priorities, timelines, and constraints while maintaining accountability for results
- Progressed from Assistant Principal to Principal
Manager, Teaching Fellow Program
Impact Public Schools
Washington
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Designed and owned a multi-site development program supporting adult learners across three schools
- Built program strategy, scope, and delivery roadmap aligned to organizational priorities
- Gathered partner feedback to iterate on program design and improve outcomes
- Led weekly professional learning sessions and provided real-time coaching
- Developed scalable tools to track progress, measure success, and ensure consistency
Lead Teacher
Impact Public Schools
Seattle
01.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Teacher
Zeta Charter Schools
Bronx
01.2019 - 01.2021
Genius / Administrator / Product Zone Specialist
Apple
01.2015 - 01.2019
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA06.2024
Residency Teacher License - Elementary Education
Washington State
Seattle, WA01-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
SUNY Purchase
Purchase, NY01-2018
Skills
- Product Strategy & Roadmapping
- Partner & Stakeholder Engagement
- Leadership Development & Coaching
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operations & Process Improvement
- Data-Driven Insights
- Change Management
- Influencing Without Authority
- Program & Initiative Ownership
- Customer / Partner Experience
- Professional development
- Policy implementation
- Effective communication
- Change management
Certification
Washington State Residency Teacher License, Early Childhood Education, English Language Learner
Open To
In-Person / Remote
Timeline
Principal & Assistant Principal
Impact Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Manager, Teaching Fellow Program
Impact Public Schools
01.2022 - 01.2023
Lead Teacher
Impact Public Schools
01.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Teacher
Zeta Charter Schools
01.2019 - 01.2021
Genius / Administrator / Product Zone Specialist
Apple
01.2015 - 01.2019
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
City University of Seattle
Residency Teacher License - Elementary Education
Washington State
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
SUNY Purchase