Lynda Rodriguez
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Motivated educator with over 30 years of experience working with school faculty and staff to supporting academic goal achievement. Evaluates student literacy needs and implements individualized lesson plans. Well-versed in student needs assessment and adapting curriculum.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English II Teacher
Cristo Rey Fort Worth
04.2021 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Developed and implemented course materials, lecture notes and assignments.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Advised students and provided guidance on academic progress.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
Fifth Grade ELA Teacher
Chapel HillAcademy
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Utilized various formative assessment tools for evaluating student progress and providing constructive feedback on their work.
Theater Teacher
Aledo Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Saint Rita School
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
Classroom Teacher
Kauffman Leadership Academy
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Teach Sixth grade Science and ELA within the alignment of state standards
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Theater Teacher
Benbrook Middle High School
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Teach all theatre classes grades 6-9
- Coordinate curriculum by attending district heldprofessional development classes
- Maintain attendance and grading records daily
- Attend all on-campus training sessions
- Direct two UIL One-Act Plays.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
Interim Youth Services Coordinator
City Of Burleson,
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Plan Summer Reading Program, give tours, supervise volunteers and assist library patrons while city conducts Children's Librarian Search
- Compiled and submitted library activity and performance reports for improved insight.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Identified issues and opportunities to better serve residents and support organization's mission.
Theatre Arts Teacher
Hill School Of Fort Worth
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Teach all High School Theatre classes, adapt curriculum for students with special needs, direct two productions per year, sponsor Texas Thespian Troupe
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Research/Collaboration
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Texas Wesleyan University
Master of Arts - Performing Arts-Drama
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX12.2001
Skills
- Reading Coursework
- Quality Education
- Writing Concepts
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Hands-On Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Reading Comprehension
- Teacher Collaboration
- Curricula Planning
- Academic Advice
- Literary Works Writing
- Diversify Instruction
Additional Information
- Honors and Awards, James L. Turrnetine Scholar-1987Ella C. Mcfadden Scholar 1987-1991Featured Artist-Renegade Showman and Angels; A History of Theater in FortWorthTexas Commission on the Arts recognized Arts Educator.Langston Review of the Arts in Texas Recognized PlaywrightARC of Fort Worth and Tarrant County-Volunteer of the Year, 1994
Certification
TEA Certified Teacher
Theater K-!2
Core Subjects 4-8
English Language Arts/Reading 4-8
License # 1904531
Timeline
Fifth Grade ELA Teacher
Chapel HillAcademy
07.2023 - 10.2023
English II Teacher
Cristo Rey Fort Worth
04.2021 - Current
Theater Teacher
Aledo Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Fourth Grade Teacher
Saint Rita School
08.2016 - 06.2018
Classroom Teacher
Kauffman Leadership Academy
07.2015 - 06.2016
Theater Teacher
Benbrook Middle High School
08.2014 - 08.2015
Interim Youth Services Coordinator
City Of Burleson,
01.2014 - 07.2014
Theatre Arts Teacher
Hill School Of Fort Worth
01.2008 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Texas Wesleyan University
Master of Arts - Performing Arts-Drama
Texas Woman's University
TEA Certified Teacher
Theater K-!2
Core Subjects 4-8
English Language Arts/Reading 4-8
License # 1904531
Master of Education - Educational Research/Collaboration
Texas Christian University
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