Lindsey Rodriguez
Aransas Pass,TX
Summary
Experienced educator with a strong background in special education and technology integration. Skilled in differentiated instruction and classroom management, committed to creating inclusive strategies that promote student success and collaboration among educators and families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialized Behavior Support (SBS) Teacher
Medina Valley ISD
La Coste, Texas
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Provided specialized instruction and behavioral support for elementary students with diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented individualized accommodations, behavior interventions, visual supports, and positive reinforcement systems.
- Collaborated with general education teachers, instructional staff, and families to ensure effective support strategies for student needs.
- Maintained comprehensive student documentation while implementing IEP accommodations and instructional supports to enhance individualized learning.
- Oversaw self-contained special education classroom for students across multiple grade levels, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Led inclusive activities in classroom to enhance student engagement. promoting social skills and teamwork.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Library Media Center Teacher
Medina Valley ISD
La Coste, Texas
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Led information literacy sessions for students and staff, equipping them with essential research skills.
- Supported students and staff in locating books and resources, enhancing access to library materials.
- Created and facilitated programming events to engage students in library activities and promote a love for reading.
- Assessed students' individual learning needs and developed instructional strategies to meet those needs.
- Planned and delivered Literacy lessons while maintaining a structured, positive classroom environment.
- Integrated technology and student-centered activities into instruction.
- Designed visually appealing book displays to encourage literacy and reading interest. to promote literacy and reading interest.
- Managed circulation desk operations, ensuring efficient checkout procedures.
Computer/Technology Applications Teacher
Medina Valley ISD
La Coste, Texas
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Taught technology skills and applications to elementary students.
- Instructed students on software applications and basic computer skills.
- Planned and led lessons on basic computer skills, keyboard techniques and internet use.
- Trained students in safe and responsible internet usage practices.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate varying student skill levels.
- Managed classroom routines, student behavior, and technology-based learning activities.
- Troubleshot computer hardware and software issues to enhance student learning experiences.
- Integrated project-based learning into classroom activities, fostering hands-on engagement and collaboration.
- Developed and implemented STEAM lessons aligned with state standards, promoting critical thinking and creativity.
Special Education Interventionist
Medina Valley ISD
La Coste, Texas
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided targeted academic intervention and individualized support for students receiving special education services.
- Provided individual, small group, and classroom-based interventions for students with special education services.
- Developed individualized math and Reading intervention plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and special education staff to tailor interventions for diverse student needs.
- Facilitated small group sessions that improved student engagement and comprehension in targeted subjects.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student progress in targeted interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance to track intervention effectiveness and inform future strategies.
5th Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher
Medina Valley ISD
La Coste, Texas
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Planned and delivered standards-aligned instruction in science and social studies.
- Facilitated hands-on experiments to deepen student understanding of scientific concepts and promote engagement in the learning process.
- Incorporated inquiry-based teaching techniques to facilitate learning about scientific processes.
- Managed classroom routines and student behavior while implementing differentiated instruction and assessment to support diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking among students.
- Encouraged critical thinking by posing questions and facilitating discussions among students.
- Showed comprehensive understanding of social studies and science principles to enhance teaching.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student learning experiences.
- Established a positive learning environment by setting clear expectations for behavior and performance.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student understanding and progress.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2018
Skills
- IEP development
- Behavioral strategies
- Special education
- Instructional strategies
- Tailored instruction
- Data instruction
- Classroom management
- Student engagement techniques
- Interactive learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson planning
- Project learning
- Learning strategies
- Texas teaching credential
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship development
- Social-emotional learning
- Google workspace
- Canva, Procreate, iMovie
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Special Education
- Technology Integration
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Collaboration
- Family Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Student Engagement
- Leadership
- Organization
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Canva
- Procreate
- Educational Technology Integration
- Learning Management Systems
- Digital Content Creation
- Video Editing
- Lifetouch Yearbooks
- Picaboo Yearbooks
- Creativity
- Project Management
Affiliations
- Yearbook Project Coordinator (2022–2025)
- Morning Announcements Club Sponsor (2022–2025)
- Anime Club Sponsor (2025–2026)
Certification
- Core Subjects EC–6 (Generalist)
- Special Education EC–12
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental
Timeline
Specialized Behavior Support (SBS) Teacher
Medina Valley ISD
08.2025 - 05.2026
Library Media Center Teacher
Medina Valley ISD
08.2024 - 05.2025
Computer/Technology Applications Teacher
Medina Valley ISD
08.2022 - 05.2024
Special Education Interventionist
Medina Valley ISD
01.2022 - 05.2022
5th Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher
Medina Valley ISD
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University San Antonio