LEAH RODRIGUES
Tracy,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed and ambitious with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist - Early Childhood
Tracy Unified School District
07.2022 - Current
- Develops developmentally appropriate lesson plans, instructional materials and provides large group and individualized small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
- Implements developmentally appropriate lessons into learning experiences through diverse mediums that also address student IEP goals.
- Using various instructional strategies and evidence-based practices to support the education of each student.
- Evaluates student progress, academically and socially, and prepare progress reports to be sent to parents.
- Communicates with parents via in-person, email, and telephone (outside of meetings).
- Conducts assessments and observations of children 2.5 to five years of age to determine special education eligibility in conjunction with the psychoeducational assessment.
- Communicates and collaborates with the School Psychologist, Speech and Language Pathologist, and Program Specialist on how to support student’s needs and to better access the classroom environment.
- Implement all duties in compliance with all state and federal Special Education laws and mandates.
- Devised lesson plans designed to enhance students' attention and engagement by evaluating and adapting coursework to individual needs.
Education Specialist - Early Childhood
Lammersville Unified School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Teaches children aged three to five.
- Prepare lesson plans and developmental-appropriate activities that also address students’ IEP goals and objectives.
- Attend meetings and write evaluations, IEPs, and progress reports.
- Conducts assessments and observations of children 2.5 to five years of age to determine special education eligibility in conjunction with the psychoeducational assessment.
- Communicates with parents via email and telephone (outside of meetings).
- Communicates and collaborates with Speech and Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and Behavior Specialist on how to support students’ needs and to better access the classroom environment.
- Plans, implements and evaluates program activities designed to achieve educational objectives and program performance standards.
- Trains and supervises Instructional Aides.
- Implement all duties in compliance with all state and federal Special Education laws and mandates.
Volunteer
Tracy Unified School District
10.2017 - 07.2020
- School Site Council Chair President for George Kelley Elementary School providing oversight of district-allocated funds in support of the students and teachers.
Human Resource Analyst
San Joaquin Delta College
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Analyzed and developed position occupational data, such as physical, mental, and training requirements of the job.
- Developed and revised human resources procedures and related forms and identified departmental problems and implemented solutions in compliance with federal, state, and district requirements.
- Assisted the vice president with special projects involving research and implementation as required.
- Participated in the recruitment of applicants for various positions at the college; established deadlines for applications; job advertisements and other documentation; screened applications and reviewed documents for minimum qualifications; scheduled recruitment committee meetings; and administered examinations to qualified applicants as appropriate.
- Participated in collective bargaining negotiations representing the district.
Employment Specialist
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, LLNL
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Consulted with administrators and hiring managers in client organization regarding strategic staffing needs; performed research and made recommendations on appropriate employment activity
- Analyzed, interpreted and provided information to management and staff on employment policies and practices
- Screened applicants and conducted employment interviews communicating employment and benefits information to candidates
- Collaborated with Compensation, Immigration Services, Relocation Services, and Health Services to ensure institutional requirements were met
- Independently reviewed and approved job classifications and postings/listings
- Independently reviewed and approved selection decisions, recommended starting salaries, reviewed offer packages and negotiated job offers and hiring incentive provisions utilizing LLNL's applicant-tracking tool (PeopleSoft HCM).
- Delivered exceptional service level by listening to concerns and providing appropriate solutions.
- Managed rolling caseload of job postings and new hires and maintained impeccable documentation.
- Contacted job applicants to inform of application status.
- Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
Human Resources Business Partner
UC Berkeley
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Counseled department managers and supervisors on employee and labor policies, procedures, and appropriate practices.
- Applied professional HR concepts when counseling employees concerning work-related issues.
- Completed on-boarding of new employees and conducted termination/exit interviews.
- Coached managers in compensation programs, personnel policies, and procedures.
- Provided advice and counsel to client groups according to established human resources policies and procedures.
- Prepared job descriptions for job reclassification and employment contracts for contract employees.
- Managed spreadsheets of contract employees to track and schedule the payment of contractual bonuses.
- Served as link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
- Ensured accurate PeopleSoft HCM entry of hires, terminations, reclassification, promotions, equity increases, contract renewals, leave of absences, and various other HCM transactions.
- Entered corrections and deletions to employee records within PeopleSoft HCM.
Human Resources Generalist
UC Berkeley
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Completed on-boarding of new employees and conducted termination/exit interviews.
- Offered advice and counsel to client groups according to established human resources policies and procedures.
- Prepared employment contracts for contract employees.
- Managed spreadsheets of contract employees to track and schedule the payment of contractual bonuses.
- Ensured accurate PeopleSoft HCM entry of hires, terminations, reclassification, promotions, equity increases, contract renewals, leave of absences, and various other HCM transactions.
Human Resources Coordinator
UC Berkeley
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Acting lead for the Human Resources Information Management (HRIM) team.
- Accurately entered various employee changes into the Human Capital Management System.
- Coordinated mass hiring entry of 400+ summer employees.
- Analyzed and interpreted various union and employee contracts for accurate HCM entry/
- Explained human resources policies and procedures to employees.
- Resolved personnel issues regarding human resources matters needing clarification, submissions and corrections.
- Helped with employee transfers and referrals.
Education
Masters of Education - Special Education
TEACHERS COLLEGE OF SAN JOAQUIN
05.2023
Certificate In Human Resource Management -
UC BERKELEY EXTENSION
05.2016
Bachelor Of Arts - Liberal Studies
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2005
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Lesson Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Reviewing Compliance
- Drafting and Administering Contracts
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- People Soft Proficient
- Policy Interpretation
- Employment Data Tracking
- New Employee Orientations
- Policy and Procedure Writing
UC Berkeley Spot Award
Received for significant contributions for a specific project or task, or group or projects or tasks, above and beyond normal performance expectations.
Timeline
Education Specialist - Early Childhood
Tracy Unified School District
07.2022 - Current
Education Specialist - Early Childhood
Lammersville Unified School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
Volunteer
Tracy Unified School District
10.2017 - 07.2020
Human Resource Analyst
San Joaquin Delta College
04.2017 - 09.2017
Employment Specialist
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, LLNL
01.2016 - 03.2017
Human Resources Business Partner
UC Berkeley
06.2015 - 12.2015
Human Resources Generalist
UC Berkeley
01.2014 - 05.2015
Human Resources Coordinator
UC Berkeley
06.2013 - 01.2014
Masters of Education - Special Education
TEACHERS COLLEGE OF SAN JOAQUIN
Certificate In Human Resource Management -
UC BERKELEY EXTENSION
Bachelor Of Arts - Liberal Studies
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
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