Lisa Rodriguez
Winter Springs,FL
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Orange County Public Schools, adept at developing individualized education plans and implementing effective behavior intervention strategies. Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration and teacher mentorship, fostering student engagement and academic success through tailored instruction and strong relationships with families.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Orange County Public School District
08.2005 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to student needs and learning objectives.
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies to enhance student engagement and classroom management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt instructional methods.
- Trained and mentored new teachers on best practices for special education instruction.
- Advocated for students' rights and access to appropriate educational resources within the district.
- Monitored compliance with state and federal regulations regarding special education services and documentation.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged parent and guardian involvement in educational process, enhancing home-school connection and supporting student achievement.
- Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
Intensive Reading Teacher
Orange County Public School District
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Developed and implemented individualized reading strategies to enhance student literacy skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated small group instruction, focusing on targeted interventions for struggling readers.
- Assessed student progress through formative evaluations and adjusted instruction accordingly.
- Integrated technology tools to support differentiated learning in the classroom environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through interactive activities, fostering a positive learning environment.
English Language Arts Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
04.1995 - 05.2001
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of literary concepts.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated collaborative discussions and critical thinking activities among students.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-1994
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior intervention strategies
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Teacher mentorship
Certification
- Certifications in
- 5-9 English Language Arts
- ESE k-12
- ESOL
- Elementary Ed k-6
- Reading k-12 Endorsed
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Orange County Public School District
08.2005 - Current
Intensive Reading Teacher
Orange County Public School District
08.2003 - 05.2004
English Language Arts Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
04.1995 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - English Education
University of Central Florida