MARISA RIDDLE RODGERS
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Education professional with comprehensive teaching experience and a track record of fostering student growth. Known for effective lesson planning and classroom management that encourages active participation and collaboration. Highly adaptable, fostering strong relationships with students and staff to achieve educational goals.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom teacher
Wake County Public Schools
Raleigh, NC
01.2003 - Current
- Classroom teacher utilizing Common Core to instruct fifth graders in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and technology
- Member of the leadership team as fifth-grade representative/grade chair
- Member of the School Improvement Team and School Guidance Committee
- Read to Achieve Camp instructor at Wakefield Elementary, Richland Creek Elementary, Forest Pines Elementary, and Sanford Creek Elementary, 2014-2025
- Intercession teacher for Track 4 students
- Teacher of the Year, Wakefield Elementary School 2019
- Y Learning instructor partnered with Kerr Family YMCA and Wakefield Elementary School
MSL Item Writer
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
01.2016 - 01.2025
- Wrote test items for Social Studies and Science Measures of Student Learning (MSL) for the North Carolina Department of Education (NCDPI) field project and TOPS
Tailored Enrichment for Kids
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Designed and taught “Crack the Code” and “Master Chef” classes for enrichment for students grades K-5
Teacher/Substitute Teacher
Bridges School
Granger, IN
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement for multi-age class (3-5 year olds).
District Sales Manager
Continental Airlines, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Developed strong partnerships with key clients, ensuring long-term business relationships and repeat sales.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
Regional Sales Manager
Eastern Air Lines, Inc.
Kansas City, MO
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Developed training programs for sales staff, enhancing product knowledge and performance.
- Led sales strategy development for Western region, aligning with corporate goals.
- Increased regional sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and identifying new business opportunities.
- Managed a team of sales representatives, providing coaching and guidance to improve individual performance and overall team success.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories.
District Sales Manager
Continental/Eastern Sales Incorporated
Kansas City, MO
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Agent and Tariff Specialist, Eastern Air Lines, Inc., Charlotte, NC
- Ticketing and Gate Agent, Eastern Airlines, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, NC
- Advancement to Regional Sales Manager following experience as a reservations agent, ticket agent, customer service agent, and international tariff specialist in Charlotte, NC, culminating as Regional Manager of the Midwestern Region. Served as liaison between airlines, corporations, and travel agencies; negotiated group, charter, and sports teams' air travel, selected and trained managerial and sales candidates for Regional and district positions.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Development and Learning
UNCC
Charlotte, NC01-1985
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Psychology, and English
Catawba College
Salisbury, NC01-1978
Skills
- Managing the classroom for a diverse population
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Experience with special-need students
- Assessment and data analysis
- Classroom management and leadership
- HELPS and LETRS training
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
- Student engagement
Certification
National Board Certified Teacher, 2020
Maintenance of Certificate, 2025
NC Department of Public Instruction, K-6 Educator Masters license
LETRS
HELPS
Timeline
Tailored Enrichment for Kids
02.2017 - 04.2019
MSL Item Writer
North Carolina State University
01.2016 - 01.2025
Classroom teacher
Wake County Public Schools
01.2003 - Current
Teacher/Substitute Teacher
Bridges School
01.1993 - 01.1995
District Sales Manager
Continental Airlines, Inc.
01.1990 - 01.1992
Regional Sales Manager
Eastern Air Lines, Inc.
01.1988 - 01.1990
District Sales Manager
Continental/Eastern Sales Incorporated
01.1986 - 01.1988
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Psychology, and English
Catawba College
Master of Arts - Human Development and Learning
UNCC