Lorena Gaeta Rodriguez
Teacher Education Multiple Subject Supervisor
San Jose,CA
Summary
Focused professional with 19+ years of experienced and proven leadership, mentoring, strategic planning, collaboration, and problem solving skills. Aiming to leverage my skills to inspire students, teachers and community members to reach their highest potential as a Teacher/Supervisor in the CSU System.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Assistant Principal
Willow Glen Elem, San Jose Unified School, District
San Jose, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Instructional Coach
Multiple Sites- San Jose Unified School District
San Jose, CA
08.2011 - 06.2021
- Engaged in Coaching Cycles with classroom teachers & site coaches through modeling, observation, side-by-side coaching, and reflection.
- Created and facilitated professional development for individuals and grade levels to implement best instructional practices for all students.
- Collaborated with grade level teams to develop and improve teaching strategies in all subject areas.
- Planned collaboratively with teachers using the CCSS ELD standards in designated & integrated ELD classrooms.
- Led Professional Development on how to plan for integration of best practices for English learners in all subject areas
- Communicated with families regarding Bilingual Two-Way Immersion Program.
- Supported students through the Pathways to Biliteracy process.
- Supported teachers with Canvas Instructional Platform.
- Presented at the ATDLE Conferences on Distance Learning Language Supports.
- BTSA support provider for teacher clearing their teaching credential.
Bilingual Teacher
Bachrodt Elementary, SJUSD
San Jose, CA
08.2005 - 06.2011
- Taught core curriculum in Spanish and English to 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade classes.
- Actively collaborated with grade level colleagues to create dynamic lessons.
- Maintained an effective behavior management within the classroom.
- Developed positive on going communication with parents, staff.
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
Bilingual Teacher
Cherryland Elementary Hayward Unified School
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Created dynamic curriculums to include all students needs and levels.
- Increased students' understanding of English and Spanish through teaching in various languages.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
Education
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, Ed - School Administration
Santa Clara County Office of Education
San Jose 08.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - undefined
UC Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Cal Poly Pomona
Skills
Elementary education
Lesson Planning
Curriculum Development
Training and mentoring
Multitasking ability
Staff Management
Verbal and written communication
Staff Development
Special education
Group facilitation and presentations
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Willow Glen Elem, San Jose Unified School, District
07.2021 - Current
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, Ed - School Administration
Santa Clara County Office of Education
08.2013 - 05.2014
Instructional Coach
Multiple Sites- San Jose Unified School District
08.2011 - 06.2021
Bilingual Teacher
Bachrodt Elementary, SJUSD
08.2005 - 06.2011
Bilingual Teacher
Cherryland Elementary Hayward Unified School
08.2003 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - undefined
UC Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Cal Poly Pomona