Gilma Alejandra Rodriguez
Round Rock,Texas
Summary
Experienced lead teacher in the IB program with 16 years of leadership experience, excellent program management skills, and a commitment to meeting the learning needs of each student. Well-organized in lesson planning and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. Successful analytical problem solver, calmly addressing classroom or student personal issues to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns."
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Magellan International School
Austin, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Planning and teaching through the development of the different inquiry units of the PYP program (IB) with learning experiences that help strengthen students' skills, attitudes, and knowledge using a global, constructive, and innovative approach.
- Supporting and working with students individually when they need help or additional attention.
- Creating reports, tracking, and evaluating the academic and socio-emotional progress of students.
- Leading meetings with parents and informing them about the progress of each student.
- Working on digital platforms to create and publish blogs, photos, and additional information (Managebac).
- Regularly communicating with parents through the daily agenda or, if necessary, via email.
- Planning and conducting unit closures, family day, and accompanying students in other events under my responsibility.
- Creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Creating and adapting instructional materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students.
Lead Teacher
Gimnasio del Norte School.
Bogota.
08.2011 - 06.2019
- Planning and teaching through the development of the different inquiry units of the PYP program (IB).
- Design and implement tools to support students with special needs.
- Design and implement tools to support students with special needs.
- Creating reports, tracking, and evaluating the academic and socio-emotional progress of students.
- Leading meetings with parents and informing them about the progress of each student.
- Working on digital platforms to create and publish blogs, photos, and additional information (Phidias).
- Regularly communicating with parents through the daily agenda or, if necessary, via email.
- Planning and conducting unit closures, family day, and accompanying students in other events under my responsibility.
- Creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Creating and adapting instructional materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students.
Teacher
Helvetia School.
Bogota.
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Plan and carry out creative and innovative learning experiences for teaching Spanish as a second language.
- Support and work with students individually when they need help or additional attention.
- Create reports, track and evaluate academic and socio-emotional progress of students.
- Conduct meetings with parents alongside the team and inform them about the progress of each student.
- Regularly communicate with parents through the daily agenda or via email if necessary.
- Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Create and adapt instructional materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students.
- Support and accompany students in special events who were under my responsibility.
Lead Teacher
Maryland School.
Chia, Cundinamarca.
02.2009 - 11.2009
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Lead Teacher
Oxford School.
Chia. , Cundinamarca.
02.2006 - 11.2006
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Teaching Assistant
Abraham Maslow School.
Chia., Cundinamarca
02.2005 - 11.2005
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
- Supervised students in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways and playgrounds.
- Graded assignments, tests and papers according to teacher instructions.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions on various topics.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Assisted with the development of Individual Education Plans.
Education
Certificate. - Research On Inquiry. Category 3.
International Baccalaureate
Austin, TX08.2021
Certificate. - Language Disorders.
Proexcel
Bogota.04.2018
Certificate. - Teaching And Learning. Category 2.
International Baccalaureate.
Bogota.02.2017
Diploma. - Early Childhood Education
Instituto Colombiano De Neurociencias And AACBI.
Bogota.02.2015
Certificate. - Making The PYP Happen in The Classroom. Category 1
International Baccalaureate.
Bogota.10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Universidad de San Buenaventura.
Bogota. 08.2008
Certificate. - Motor And Motor Skills.
Proexcel.
Bogota. 04.2007
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Classroom management
- Lesson Development
- Student Records Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Behavior Modeling
Accomplishments
- CERTIFICATE OF AWARD FOR BEING CARING ACCORDING TO THE I.B. PROFILE.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Magellan International School
08.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher
Gimnasio del Norte School.
08.2011 - 06.2019
Teacher
Helvetia School.
08.2010 - 06.2011
Lead Teacher
Maryland School.
02.2009 - 11.2009
Lead Teacher
Oxford School.
02.2006 - 11.2006
Teaching Assistant
Abraham Maslow School.
02.2005 - 11.2005
Certificate. - Research On Inquiry. Category 3.
International Baccalaureate
Certificate. - Language Disorders.
Proexcel
Certificate. - Teaching And Learning. Category 2.
International Baccalaureate.
Diploma. - Early Childhood Education
Instituto Colombiano De Neurociencias And AACBI.
Certificate. - Making The PYP Happen in The Classroom. Category 1
International Baccalaureate.
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Universidad de San Buenaventura.
Certificate. - Motor And Motor Skills.
Proexcel.
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