Erica Rodriguez
Houston,TX
Summary
Bilingual Elementary Educator with four years of experience delivering engaging, student-centered instruction in diverse classroom settings. Skilled in differentiated instruction, curriculum development, and fostering inclusive learning environments that support academic growth and social-emotional development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Specialist
Harris County – Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity
Houston
03.2024 - 01.2026
- Reviewed, analyzed, and reconciled Department accounting transactions; created and maintained various departmental financial spreadsheets
- Input information into county’s financial computer system and ensured the Department met all county-established deadlines and timelines
- Provided additional assistance to the Department’s Budget and Finance and Operations Divisions as needed
- Performed a variety of clerical and technical duties to support the procurement of goods and services essential to daily operations by collaborating with internal divisions and the County
- Worked with Purchasing to prepare and coordinate vendor quotes and purchase orders, while maintaining purchase records and logs, and processed invoices and purchasing card transactions
- Completed Harris County’s Prompt Pay Policy Training
- Ensured performance measure was met on 5-day invoice turnaround time
- Edited and revised departmental policies and procedures; created processes and ensured information was clear and accurate
Bilingual Teacher
Houston Independent School District
Houston, Texas
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans, adapting methods for diverse learning styles
- Established clear rules, managed student behavior effectively, and maintained a safe, inclusive, and orderly learning environment
- Built trusting relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Participated in professional development, workshops, and collaborated with staff to enhance teaching practices
Human Resources Generalist
Royal Baths Manufacturing Company
Houston, Texas
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Work closely with Managers/Supervisors, determining HR and staffing needs. Recruit through various methods to ensure good candidate selection. Interview prospective candidates, verifying employment history, coordinating pre-placement exams, etc. Prepare offer letter for new hires.
- Assist Managers/Supervisors with layoffs, disciplinary actions, terminations, promotions and transfers.
- Maintain employee benefit programs and inform employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs.
- Maintain different types of employee LOA.
- Support HR Manager in employee matters.
Human Resources Manager
Straight Line Industrial Services, Inc.
Houston, Texas
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Work closely with Managers/Supervisors, determining HR and staffing needs. Recruit through various methods to ensure good candidate selection. Interview prospective candidates, verifying employment history, coordinating pre-placement exams and testing through the HASC.
- Maintain employee benefit programs and inform employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs.
- Respond to Texas Workforce Commission wage and unemployment claims.
- Handle field employee inquiries regarding agency policy and procedures and employee benefits
- Their options, process resulted in a clean, seamless transition.
- Ensure compliance with employment law by conducting investigations and presenting solutions or recommendations to senior management.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
07-2007
Skills
- Attendance recordkeeping systems
- MS Office Suite, Quickbooks, Paycom, Macola, ADP Workforce Now, SAP, Mondaycom, PeopleSoft, OpenText Intelligent Capture
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Strong analytical, statistical and business operations knowledge and skills
- Attended SAP Basic Training and Timekeeping Courses at Baylor College of Medicine
- Documentation management and reporting
- Conflict resolution
- Performance monitoring
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Project Specialist
Harris County – Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity
03.2024 - 01.2026
Bilingual Teacher
Houston Independent School District
08.2020 - 02.2024
Human Resources Generalist
Royal Baths Manufacturing Company
09.2018 - 08.2020
Human Resources Manager
Straight Line Industrial Services, Inc.
05.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix