Hi, I’m
Issis Rodas Fino
Bilingual Education Engineer
Germantown,MD
Summary
I am a highly adaptable and experienced educator with a strong belief in providing quality learning experiences to every student. I have a proven record of engaging students effectively through technology tools like Edpuzzle, Canva, Nearpod, Zoom, etc. My background in industrial engineering, project management, and administration, spanning 16+ years, complements my commitment to innovation and excellence in education. Bilingual proficiency enhances my personalized service to a diverse range of students and educators. As a growth-oriented 'Education Engineer,' I'm dedicated to making a meaningful impact inside and outside the classroom. Let's connect to elevate education together.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification in School Leadership
1
Certification in Teaching Spanish
Work History
Mount Airy Christian Academy, Mount Airy, MD
Spanish Language Teacher
2021.11 - Current (2 years & 10 months)
Job overview
- Encouraged more than 300 students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members.
- Developed and implemented instructional strategies for K-8 grades to meet diverse needs of students.
Montgomery County Public Schools
Spanish Language Teacher
2020.08 - 2021.10 (1 year & 2 months)
Job overview
- Encouraged 130 middle school students to participate actively in learning and academic success.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
Green Acres School, Rockville, MD
Science and Mathematics Teacher
2021.06 - 2021.08 (2 months)
Job overview
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to help students master learning objectives.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
Columbia Child Development Center, Falls Church, VA
Reggio Emilia Pre-K Teacher
2019.03 - 2020.09 (1 year & 6 months)
Job overview
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Assisted and supervised 28 children through entire school day.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Universidad Tecnologica De Honduras
Professor in Industrial Engineering
2017.01 - 2017.12 (11 months)
Job overview
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
Education
Liberty University , Lynchburg, VA
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction
03.2021
University Overview
- Kappa Delta Pi Member
Universidad Tecnologica Centroamericana (UNITEC) , Honduras
Bachelor of Science from Industrial Engineering
09.2004
University Overview
- Study Abroad: Valencia, España, Industrial Innovation
Skills
- Language Development
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Administrative Organization
- Team Collaboration
- Fluency in Spanish
- Meeting Deadlines
- Content Development
- Curriculum Planning
- Customer Service And Support
- Computer Science
- Multimedia
- Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of a new Spanish and French middle school curriculum.
- Achieved a creation of a Christian Spanish Curriculum by brainstorm desired outcomes, create a list of milestones and lessons, compile course content, materials, and resources, and get feedback with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
ACTFL advanced Spanish speaking proficiency
April 2021
This badge earner took an ACTFL speaking proficiency exam and was rated at the Advanced Level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Speakers at the Advanced level engage in sophisticated conversations in order to communicate information on autobiographical topics, as well as topics of community, national, or international interest.
ACTFL advanced Spanish writing proficiency
April 2021
This badge earner took an ACTFL writing proficiency exam and was rated at the Advanced Level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Writers at the Advanced level can produce routine informal and some formal correspondence, as well as narratives, descriptions, and summaries of a factual nature while using paraphrasing and elaboration to provide clarity.
Timeline
Spanish Language Teacher
Mount Airy Christian Academy
2021.11 - Current (2 years & 10 months)
Science and Mathematics Teacher
Green Acres School
2021.06 - 2021.08 (2 months)
Spanish Language Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
2020.08 - 2021.10 (1 year & 2 months)
Reggio Emilia Pre-K Teacher
Columbia Child Development Center
2019.03 - 2020.09 (1 year & 6 months)
Professor in Industrial Engineering
Universidad Tecnologica De Honduras
2017.01 - 2017.12 (11 months)
Liberty University
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction
Universidad Tecnologica Centroamericana (UNITEC)
Bachelor of Science from Industrial Engineering
ACTFL advanced Spanish speaking proficiency
April 2021
This badge earner took an ACTFL speaking proficiency exam and was rated at the Advanced Level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Speakers at the Advanced level engage in sophisticated conversations in order to communicate information on autobiographical topics, as well as topics of community, national, or international interest.
ACTFL advanced Spanish writing proficiency
April 2021
This badge earner took an ACTFL writing proficiency exam and was rated at the Advanced Level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Writers at the Advanced level can produce routine informal and some formal correspondence, as well as narratives, descriptions, and summaries of a factual nature while using paraphrasing and elaboration to provide clarity.
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