Margaret Rodriguez
Edison,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking Teacher offering 20+ years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Excelled in fostering diverse, supportive learning environments and enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Language-arts-teacher
Perth Amboy High School
09.2004 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment that celebrated diversity and nurtured the unique talents of each individual learner.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular activities such as the school poetry club or student council, providing guidance and encouragement for student participants.
- Mentored new teachers in effective lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment methods, contributing to their professional growth.
- Led parent-teacher conferences that provided constructive feedback on student progress while fostering collaboration between home and school environments.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Assessed student writing using rubrics aligned with state standards, ensuring consistent evaluation criteria across all assignments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, promoting a more holistic understanding of language arts.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and fellow educators through open communication channels.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2004
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative writing
- Teaching strategies
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Recordkeeping skills
- Lesson plan implementation
- Project-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Student engagement
- Adaptability and flexibility
Additional Information
- SAT Course
- Mentor
- Panther Enrichment Center Tutor
- Language Arts Teacher / HSPA Preparation-Saturday Course
- Language Arts Teacher / HSPA Preparation-After School Course
- Language Arts Teacher / Summer School
- SIOP Trained
- ScIP Committee
- Vertical Honors/AP Team – English
- Understanding by Design (all stages)
- Class Advisor
- Poetry Club Advisor
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Language-arts-teacher
Perth Amboy High School
09.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Montclair State University
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