Francisca Reyes Rodriguez
Donna,TX
Summary
Compassionate, hardworking, adaptable and results-oriented bilingual professional seeking a role that allows me to use my interpersonal and problem-solving skills while growing professionally. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conductive to learning while facilitating clear communication between children, parents, and fellow staff . Bilingual in English and Spanish, facilitating effective communication with diverse families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Building My Future Daycare and Learning Center
Hidalgo, USA
04.2023 - Current
- Writing/creating and implementing lesson plans and curricula to meet the needs of young learners.
- Planned and executed activities to promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
- Actively encouraged children to develop communication, problem-solving, and social skills.
- Engaged with children individually to foster positive relationships and enhance learning.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children effectively.
- Implement curricula for children with special needs.
- Maintain well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Intern
Boys and Girls Club
Pharr, USA
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Assessed child needs, created treatment/action plans, and facilitated counseling sessions and grief support for youth members.
- Led small psycho-educational groups targeting topics like self-esteem, peer leadership, substance abuse, and emotional regulation.
- Collaborated with staff to develop effective prevention and intervention strategies for managing 'at-risk' behaviors.
- Conducted initial assessments of children to collect essential background information for tailored support.
- Meditated conflicts and utilized de-escalating techniques during behavioral episodes.
- Maintained clinical records, assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans utilizing Therapy Notes.
Preschool Teacher
Lemus Daycare
San Juan, USA
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered age-appropriate curricula that addressed diverse learning needs of young learners.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Created innovative activities that actively engaged young children in the learning process.
- Fostered self-esteem and self-confidence in students through tailored support and encouragement.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional, and physical skills.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in the classroom.
Intern
The Nueva Luz Foundation
Weslaco, USA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Facilitated client intakes to gather essential information for service delivery.
- Co-planned and co-conducted counseling sessions under MSW supervision to support client progress.
- Conducted Biopsychosocial Assessments.
- Utilized motivational interviewing with clients.
- Conducted immigration questionnaires for immigration processes (U-Visa, VAWA, I-601).
- Client to student communications.
- Managed clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and processing payments to ensure smooth office operations.
- Attended Heart Rate Variability Training.
- Conducted Community outreach information presentations about PTSD.
Education
Master's Degree - Social Work
The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TXBachelor's Degree - Social Work
The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TXHigh School Diploma - International Baccalaureate Curriculum
IDEA College Preparatory
Donna, TXSkills
- Highly Motivated
- Cutural sensitivity
- Compassionate
- Collaborative teamwork
- Reliable
- Problem solving
- Observational skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
References
- Stephanie Martinez, Director, Building My Future Learning Center & Daycare, 2500 E Dicker Rd, Hidalgo, TX, 78557, 956-562-2366
- Patricia Rangel, Medical Biller Assistant, Tu Vida Medical Transport, 918 Utah Ave, Weslaco, TX, 78596, 956-376-1264
Languages
Fluent in both English and Spanish
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Intern
Boys and Girls Club
05.2023 - 12.2023
Preschool Teacher
Building My Future Daycare and Learning Center
04.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Lemus Daycare
10.2022 - 04.2023
Intern
The Nueva Luz Foundation
01.2022 - 05.2022
Master's Degree - Social Work
The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work
The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
High School Diploma - International Baccalaureate Curriculum
IDEA College Preparatory