LAUREN RODRIGUEZ
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated educator with 18 years of experience in Elementary instruction, and Administrative work in private, charter and public school systems. Practical experience in teaching almost all Elementary grade levels. Efficient in administrative responsibilities; such as scheduling, testing, parental communication and instructional support to teachers. Familiar with the process of SSTs (504s, IEPs, FABs and BIPs). Florida Certified in Elementary Education and ESE with ESOL endorsement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant/Curriculum Specialist
Gladeview Christian School
Miami, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluate curriculum for preschool, elementary, and middle school to assist in making decisions for the upcoming school year.
- Review teacher lesson plans and provide feedback for preschool, elementary and middle school.
- Create teacher schedules for the school year; taking into account instructional blocks, electives and common planning times for teachers.
- Schedule professional developments for teachers, with topics including; using data to drive instruction, classroom management strategies, utilizing curriculum, and effective lesson planning.
- Coordinate all school testing which includes SAT, i-Ready, and MAPs.
3rd Grade Teacher
Gladeview Christian School
Miami, FL
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Create weekly lesson plans for bible, reading/language arts, math, science, and social studies.
- Implement a classroom management plan centered around positive reinforcement and being proactive.
- Engage with other teachers in linear planning and utilizing pacing guides to ensure effective teaching is taking place.
- Conduct parent conferences to discuss student learning needs, behavioral concerns and recommendations in how to bests support their child.
- Participate in professional development about best teaching practices, curriculum, and classroom management techniques,
3rd Grade Teacher Math/Science/Social Studies
Academir Charter School West
Miami, FL
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Design year-long math focus calendars for the grade-level, aligned to MDCPS pacing guides, the Go Math Curriculum and district/state testing calendars.
- Produce math lesson plans for the grade-level on a weekly basis.
- Collect and analyze data from i-Ready, district topic assessments, and in-class performance to help guide daily instruction, identify RTI students, determine low standards and enrich high standards.
- Comfortable with administering both paper-based and computer-based FSA assessments.
- Implement accommodations in a general education setting for students with 504s and IEPs.
- Provide appropriate accommodations to ELL students.
- Utilize technology, such as i-Ready, Gizmos, Discovery Education, Reflex Math, Fusion Online and Think Central, to support instruction.
- Key results:
- Achieved top FSA grade-level proficiency percentage in MDCPS for 3rd grade math in 2015.
- Successfully developed and executed annual grade-level plan for “Crunch Time” since 2013.
- Selected as a model class for Math/Science/Social Studies for beginning of the year setup.
- Effectively implemented a Positive Behavioral System (PBS) within the classroom.
- Committee Membership:
- Mentor/Mentee program
- STEM PLC (team assisting with the school’s STEM designation)
- School Book Study (focus on STEM).
2nd Grade Teacher Math/Science/Social Studies
Academir Charter School West
Miami, FL
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Collaborated in the opening of the school and helped to establish a successful and safe learning environment for all incoming students.
- Provided departmentalized instruction in Math, Science and Social Studies aligned to the MDCPS pacing guides and state standards.
- Prepared students for the SAT by incorporating the Go Math curriculum, SAT Dailies, and differentiated instruction.
- Developed consistent routines and behavior systems with my co-teacher that allowed the transition between classes feel minimal for the students.
2nd Grade Teacher
Downtown Miami Charter School
Miami, FL
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Provide instruction in all subject areas through differentiated instruction; including whole group, small groups, centers and cooperative learning.
- Implement reading and math intervention daily to ensure learning gains are being made.
- Track individual student progress in reading fluency, sight words and math facts as an aide in instructional planning.
- Integrate accommodations into daily lesson plans for ESE students in the general education classroom.
- Incorporate technology into all subject areas through interactive websites, games, power-points and online instructional resources.
4th Grade Departmentalized Math and Science Teacher
Downtown Miami Charter School
Miami, FL
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Planning and implementing lessons based on the 4th grade curriculum for the subjects of Science and Math.
- Participating in school wide reading intervention program to improve students’ scores on the FCAT and benchmark assessments.
- Ability to incorporate technology in the classroom with the use of a Smartboard and student computers.
- Maintained a safe learning environment for students in a low-income community.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Elementary Education
Florida International University
Miami, FL04-2008
Skills
- Schedule and calendar management
- Computer skills in word, excel, and Canva
- Strong communication skills verbal and written
- Office administration
Timeline
Administrative Assistant/Curriculum Specialist
Gladeview Christian School
08.2022 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Gladeview Christian School
08.2018 - 06.2022
3rd Grade Teacher Math/Science/Social Studies
Academir Charter School West
08.2013 - 06.2018
2nd Grade Teacher Math/Science/Social Studies
Academir Charter School West
08.2011 - 08.2013
2nd Grade Teacher
Downtown Miami Charter School
08.2010 - 06.2011
4th Grade Departmentalized Math and Science Teacher
Downtown Miami Charter School
08.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor’s Degree - Elementary Education
Florida International University