Maisie Rodriguez
Summary
Passionate reading and writing teacher of 3 years who knows the value of literacy and nourishes it in each student, regardless of ability. Experience with a variety of learners including GT, Pre-AP, OL, SPED and EB students. Thrives on collaboration with team members and specialists. Lover of all things tech in the classroom, inclusive to Tier 1-3 instruction!
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Klein ISD - Klein Intermediate
2023.08 - Current
- Differentiated instruction for DNM, App, Meets and Masters
- Tier 3 intervention led by MAP data
- Daily PLC collaboration addressing 4 core questions: Teaching strategy for TEK, how to CFU, intervention plan and enrichment activities
- Daily PLC collaboration breaking down TEKs for personal understanding to be able to plan backwards
- Pen in hand academic monitoring using "laps" to create Tier 2 instruction - academic seating
- Scaffolded writing for DNM and EB (emergent bilingual) students
- Student led learning by giving autonomous opportunities for intervention and enrichment
- TEK based tutoring schedule - data pulled from current QSE/CCA
- TEK based gradebook
- Daily learning and language objectives using WHO, WHAT, HOW formula
- Data talks with parents - composite from previous STAAR, MAP and current assessments
- SPED/MOD intervention - autonomous pathways
- SPED/MOD quarterly documentation submission
- AI tracking
Reading Teacher / Interventionist
Northline Elementary School - HISD
2023.01 - 2023.05
- Teaching phonics to 1st and 2nd grade students in the afternoon
- Teaching 4th and 5th grade students to advance from fluency to comprehension
- Tracking data for over 100 students that are currently being assisted in reading
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Elementary ESL Teacher 4th Grade
Spring Branch ISD
2020.10 - 2021.08
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by creating data tracker folders with each student to show them their progress, including using RAZKIDS tracker.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more subjects using variety of teaching styles to meet individualized students needs.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and communicated this to student, parent and administration.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Student Teacher
Klein ISD
2020.01 - 2020.05
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Experience with a 20 student classroom
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Integrated new strategies for optimal classroom management and behavioral control
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices
- Provided group teaching in classroom setting, as well as individual student support
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Chicano/Latino Studies
Michigan State University
Lansing, MI12.2017
Skills
- Differentiated lesson planning
- Pen in hand academic monitoring
- Daily PLC collaboration
- DNM, App, Meets, Masters intervention practices
- Dynamic reading/writing strategies by TEK
- Transfer of Tier 2 instruction to Tier 1
Certification
- Texas Teaching Certification EC-6 with ESL supplementation
References
Kiara Tarver
Literacy Specialist - Klein Intermediate
346-376-1971
Gigi Randon
Dyslexic Specialist - Spring Branch ISD
713-446-7435
Timeline
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Klein ISD - Klein Intermediate
2023.08 - Current
Reading Teacher / Interventionist
Northline Elementary School - HISD
2023.01 - 2023.05
Elementary ESL Teacher 4th Grade
Spring Branch ISD
2020.10 - 2021.08
Student Teacher
Klein ISD
2020.01 - 2020.05
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Chicano/Latino Studies
Michigan State University
- Texas Teaching Certification EC-6 with ESL supplementation
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