Isabel A. Rodriguez
Summary
Professional with many years of expertise who is well organized and self-motivated. Extensive knowledge in event planning, meeting coordination and support, stakeholder management, administrative assistance, data collection and analysis, and project management. Ability to prioritize any concerns that may occur while managing numerous projects at once. Tech-savvy professional with the flexibility to work in both fast and slow-paced environments. Known for increasing productivity and relieving workload of administrative staff. Courteous and diplomatic with everyone. Always maintaining a cheerful, upbeat attitude. Excellent skills at forming and leading teams, in addition to maintaining various complex and detailed calendar.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Counselor
New York City Department of Education
06.2020 - Current
- Support Principal and Assistant Principals with various administrative tasks such as transcribing, intake and on boarding of ELLs, constitute various ad hoc projects, and scheduling meetings with multiple stakeholders
- To ensure success of over 345 students, independently manage daily tasks, establish and engage with several stakeholders and important key agents, facilitate their communication, and sustain that communication.
- Screen incoming calls and determine level of priority while using caution in dispensing information demonstrating sound judgment and discretion in handling confidentiality and sensitive topics.
Case Manager
New York City Department of Education
07.2017 - Current
- Manage complex and detailed calendars in an advanced, proactive manner in order to coordinate and execute meetings with different stakeholders to review kids' present educational plans and remain within compliance.
- Manager and point of contact for Special Education-related policies and procedures.
Special Education Teacher With Bilingual Extension
New York City Department Of Education
07.2017 - Current
- Lead a team of 8 special education teachers to formulate and present modifications to be implemented within the curriculum that I co-created for remote and in-person learners
- Create, plan, and deliver interesting and fascinating professional development and training for 40-person workforce on use of technology and research-based teaching techniques
- Assigned Model Teacher and Teacher Lead in a mentorship program to support staff on-boarding, training, and mentoring for 15 veteran and new hires concurrently.
Coordinator and Teacher
Medgar Evers Dual College Credit Course
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Coordinated with the Managing Director and various stakeholders to support administrative duties related to course credit, transcripts, expense management, and invoices
- Spearheaded the inclusion and diversification of students enrolling in these courses by holding educational seminars and providing comprehensive counseling to parents and students in different modalities
Group Leader
Ridgewood Greater Youth
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed and maintained safe learning environments while continuously supervising a group of 13 kids during all activities.
Head Teller
Citibank
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Kept thorough records of teller's daily transactions for management scrutiny and audit.
- Ordered and maintained inventory of supplies required for business continuity.
- Assigned area mentor teller for new hires in South Brooklyn
Lead Cashier
Foot Locker
07.2013 - 05.2016
- Worked with management to coordinate sales goals and tasks for 8 cashiers in addition to creating their schedules and increasing productivity.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Alfred University
Alfred, NY 06.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Teaching Urban Adolescents With Disabilities 7-12
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY 06.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminology, Sociology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York 06.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office and Suite
- Google Suite
- Risk Assessment and Monitoring
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Multitasking
- Needs Determination
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Meeting Agenda Preparation
- Master Calender Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Counselor
New York City Department of Education
06.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Counseling
Alfred University
06.2020 - 05.2022
Coordinator and Teacher
Medgar Evers Dual College Credit Course
09.2017 - 06.2019
Case Manager
New York City Department of Education
07.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher With Bilingual Extension
New York City Department Of Education
07.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Teaching Urban Adolescents With Disabilities 7-12
Long Island University
06.2017 - 08.2019
Group Leader
Ridgewood Greater Youth
11.2016 - 06.2017
Head Teller
Citibank
01.2015 - 11.2016
Lead Cashier
Foot Locker
07.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminology, Sociology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
06.2013 - 05.2017
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