Kristen Rodriguez
Dallas,GA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced elementary educator with over a decade of proven success in fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. Proven success in curriculum development and implementation, adapting to diverse learning styles. Skilled in technology integration for remote and blended learning. Collaborative and effective communicator with a commitment to ongoing professional development. Dedicated to fostering academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and a love for learning in students. Seeking a position in a dynamic educational setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Highgrove Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Team Leader August 2022 - May 2023
- Provided individual, small group and whole class instruction to students of all learning abilities
- Designed lessons that were standard based, interactive and incorporated a variety of teaching strategies to meet all learning styles utilizing interactive board, document camera and Google classroom
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
4th Grade Teacher
Highgrove Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Team Leader August 2015 – June 2019, August 2020 – 2021
- Teacher of the Year 2015-2016
- Responsibilities similar to above.
1st Grade Teacher
Highgrove Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Team Leader August 2013 – June 2015,
- Responsibilities similar to above.
4th/5th Grade Teacher
Highgrove Elementary
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Responsibilities similar to above.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (General Subjects) - Education
University of California - Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Education and English
University of California - Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2007
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Technology Integration
- Google Suite: Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Forms, Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, Power Point and Adobe Professional
- Mimio Studio and Activ Inspire: Interactive board and pad, Document Camera, Projector and Internet Savvy
- Lesson Planning, standard aligned
- Classroom Management: Positive Reinforcement
Certifications And Tests
- Georgia Educator Certificate Level 4 (P-5 and ESOL endorsement) 7/1/2022 - 6/30/2027
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (General Subject), 07/01/2013
- California Supplemental Authorization English
- CBEST, 02/12/2005
- CSET, 09/16/2006, 11/04/2006, 01/20/2007
- RICA, 12/07/2007
Conferences And Trainings
- 3rd Grade Math Training - 01/23
- 3rd Grade History - 11/22
- Ellevation Platform Training - 10/22
- Gateway Expansion Training (District Literacy Small Group) - 07/26 - 07/29
- Wonder Works in Tier 1 Grades 3-6 - 12/21
- Breakout EDU - 10/2021
- Engaging Students with Flipgrid - 06/21
- Eureka Math - 2018 - 2019
- No Excuse University Leadership - 11/2017
- Wonders Training - 06/2014
- Dibels Training - 08/2013
- Academic Vocabulary - Kate Kinsella - 02/2013, 03/2013
Relocation City
Dallas
Relocation State
GA
Technology Experience
Technology Leader, 08/2013, 06/2017, Help teachers and staff with iPod and iPad integration, and Activ Inspire presentations. Helped with troubleshooting technical issues.
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Highgrove Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2023
4th Grade Teacher
Highgrove Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2021
1st Grade Teacher
Highgrove Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2015
4th/5th Grade Teacher
Highgrove Elementary
01.2013 - 06.2013
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (General Subjects) - Education
University of California - Riverside
Bachelor of Arts - Education and English
University of California - Riverside
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