Morgan Rodriguez
Richmond,TX
Summary
Committed and results-oriented track coach with a proven track record of success in developing competitive track and field programs. Dedicated to building high achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled in successfully building strong relationships with athletes, staff, and the community to foster a culture of excellence and achievement. Proficient in strategic planning, program development, and compliance with UIL athletic regulations. Focused on ensuring the holistic development of student-athletes both on and off the track.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher - Department Chair
Alief Hastings High School
08.2014 - Current
- Teach physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Prepare lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with TEKS.
- Develop individualized fitness programs for and with students, improving overall physical health and wellness.
- Regularly assess student performance through formative and summative assessments, using data-driven methods to adjust instruction accordingly.
- Observe, coach, and mentor department staff.
- Lead instructional discussions/reflections with team members concerning curricular matters and student performance.
- Model a monthly strategy to the team and provide interventions and support to teachers as needed.
- Department budgeting and inventory.
Head Coach Girls Cross Country
Alief Hastings High School
08.2014 - Current
- Communicate with coaches around the Houston area to create competition schedule.
- Utilize RankOne to communicate with parents, staff and administration.
- Build strong relationships with administration, coaches, staff, students, and parents which foster respect and trust.
- Enforce TEA-UIL rules with athletes and coaches to ensure student-athlete eligibility.
- Monitor grades of student-athletes to ensure academic success.
- Knowledgeable in UIL Portal use for various administrative duties.
- Organize and schedule district transportation through Alief TripTracker.
- Order student-athlete meals for competition and ensure on-time pick up from nutritional staff.
- Manage athletic budget to properly allocate for equipment.
- Build relationships with middle school coaches and athletes to ensure development of student-athletes at the middle school level.
Track Hurdle & Jump Coach
Alief Hastings High School
08.2014 - Current
- Individualized programs to meet the needs of individuals within the program.
- Enforce TEA-UIL rules with athletes and coaches to ensure student-athlete eligibility.
- Monitor team practices to establish high level of performance.
- Monitor grades of student-athletes to ensure academic success.
- Collaborate with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement
- Schedule and organize team events, dinners and field trips to cultivate relationships and build rapport.
- Build relationships with middle school coaches and athletes to ensure development of student-athletes at the middle school level.
- Develop a consistent level of competitive success consistently reaching the Regional Championships.
- 12x Regional Qualifier.
- 28x Area Qualifier.
Special Education Teacher - In Class Support
Alief Hastings High School
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans which fulfilled TEA requirements, the district’s curriculum program, and student's IEP.
- Implemented modifications and/or accommodations per ARD and LPAC committees.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science -
Samford University
Birmingham, AL05.2011
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Rule Enforcement
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Decision Making
- Sound Judgment
- Recruitment Management
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher - Department Chair
Alief Hastings High School
08.2014 - Current
Special Education Teacher - In Class Support
Alief Hastings High School
08.2014 - 08.2015
Head Coach Girls Cross Country
Alief Hastings High School
08.2014 - Current
Track Hurdle & Jump Coach
Alief Hastings High School
08.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science -
Samford University
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