Mrs. Rocio Rada
Bradenton
Summary
Strategic K–12 educational leader with extensive experience in MTSS coordination, ESOL program implementation, compliance oversight, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated success supervising instructional staff, facilitating data-based problem solving, and ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations. Bilingual professional committed to equitable student outcomes and systemic school improvement, seeking to expand leadership impact within student services and instructional support roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MTSS/Chair Coordinator
Team Success Charter School
Bradenton, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Lead school-wide implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework for K–12 students.
- Facilitate Tier 2 and Tier 3 MTSS meetings, guiding collaborative problem-solving and data-based decision-making.
- Conduct weekly meetings with teachers to review student data, monitor intervention progress, and adjust instructional strategies.
- Analyze screening, benchmark, attendance, behavioral, and progress monitoring data to identify students requiring additional support.
- Develop and monitor SMART goals to measure intervention effectiveness.
- Ensure fidelity of academic and behavioral interventions across grade levels.
- Collaborate with administration, ESOL, ESE, school psychologist, counselors, and intervention teams to coordinate comprehensive student support plans.
- Maintain and organize MTSS compliance files in alignment with district and state regulations.
- Prepare documentation and progress files for district audits and monitoring reviews.
- Ensure parent communication and documentation timelines are met in accordance with district guidelines.
- Provide coaching and professional development to teachers on intervention strategies, data collection, and documentation procedures.
ESOL Coordinator K-12
Team Success Charter School
Bradenton, FL
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Oversee K–12 ESOL program implementation to ensure equitable access to instruction for multilingual learners.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state ESOL regulations, including the Florida Consent Decree and Title III requirements.
- Coordinate identification, placement, monitoring, and exit procedures for English Language Learners (ELLs).
- Supervise and support ESOL instructional staff and paraprofessionals to ensure effective service delivery.
- Develop and manage ESOL service schedules aligned with student language proficiency levels.
- Coordinate ACCESS for ELLs testing logistics, accommodations, and secure administration procedures.
- Maintain accurate ELL records, service logs, parent notifications, and reclassification documentation.
- Conduct compliance file reviews and prepare documentation for district audits and monitoring visits.
- Collaborate with MTSS, ESE, administration, and classroom teachers to align language supports with academic interventions.
- Provide professional development to teachers on sheltered instruction strategies, scaffolding, and culturally responsive practices.
- Facilitate parent communication and support engagement of multilingual families.
ESOL Resource Teacher
Team Success Charter School
Bradenton, FL
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided direct ESOL instruction aligned with Florida State Standards and WIDA English Language Development Standards to support language acquisition and academic achievement.
- Implemented Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports within the MTSS framework to address academic and language development needs of English Language Learners (ELLs).
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to implement sheltered instruction strategies (SIOP), scaffolding, and differentiated supports based on language proficiency levels.
- Supported newcomer and migrant students through transition planning, orientation, and individualized instructional interventions.
- Ensured consistent implementation of ELL accommodations across instructional settings to provide equitable access to curriculum.
- Supervised and coordinated four ESOL paraprofessionals, including service scheduling, instructional planning, and performance feedback.
- Monitored instructional fidelity and student progress through ongoing data analysis and progress monitoring.
- Facilitated meetings with parents, teachers, and administration to review language growth and adjust intervention plans.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state ESOL regulations, including the Florida Consent Decree and Title III requirements.
- Maintained accurate ELL cumulative records, service logs, parent notifications, and reclassification documentation.
- Coordinated ACCESS for ELLs assessment logistics, including accommodations, secure test administration, and documentation procedures.
- Prepared and organized documentation for district/state audits and compliance monitoring reviews.
Student Services Coordinator
Team Success Charter School
Bradenton, FL
10.2017 - 05.2022
- Promote a safe and supportive school environment by addressing students’ social, emotional, behavioral, academic, physical, and mental wellness.
- Serve as primary liaison between students, families, and school administration to strengthen communication and student advocacy.
- Lead MTSS/RTI/IST processes to support academic and behavioral intervention planning.
- Monitor and promote daily, weekly, and monthly attendance in compliance with Manatee County and state regulations; implement attendance intervention strategies.
- Conduct home visits to assess student needs and strengthen family-school partnerships.
- Collaborate with CPS and local law enforcement to ensure student safety and access to essential services.
- Assist families in completing medical, legal, and Social Security documentation to secure appropriate external services.
- Coordinate and implement school-wide prevention and safety programs, including:
Monique Burr Foundation (Child Safety Matters) – K–5
Drug Free Manatee & Manatee Children’s Services – Middle & High School
Project Heart Student Program
Migrant Student Program - Facilitate food assistance initiatives, including EFELT and community-based feeding programs for low-income students.
- Coordinate distribution of winter clothing and school supplies for students in need.
- Partner with community agencies such as Centerstone, Family Resources, Early Learning Coalition of Manatee, and Manatee Library to expand student support services.
- Provide Mental Health First Aid support and training for staff to promote awareness and early intervention.
- Collaborate with ESE, Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for diverse learners.
Case Manager
Safe Children Coalition
Bradenton, FL
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to determine client strengths, needs, and risk factors across biological, psychological, and social domains.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans with measurable goals to promote health stabilization and improve quality of life.
- Coordinated medical, vocational, educational, mental health, and community-based services in collaboration with primary clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.
- Linked clients and families to appropriate community resources and support services to achieve care plan objectives.
- Advocated for acquisition of services, insurance authorizations, and necessary resources to ensure continuity of care.
- Monitored implementation and progress of services, maintaining consistent contact with clients until case closure.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation in compliance with regulatory and agency standards.
- Documented clinical, functional, and quality-of-life outcomes to evaluate effectiveness of case management interventions.
- Coordinated care without service fragmentation, ensuring seamless collaboration among providers.
- Facilitated referrals from courts, DJJ programs, and other judicial systems; acted as liaison between clients and criminal justice agencies when required.
- Supported residential and inpatient programs by coordinating intake, orientation, aftercare planning, and monitoring compliance requirements.
- Participated in staffing meetings, interdisciplinary case reviews, and professional training initiatives.
Education
Ed.S - Ed.S. in School Psychology Florida
National Louis University
Tampa, FL09-2027
Master of Science - Master In Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2012
Master of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ04-2008
Skills
Strategic leadership
Influencing skills
Staff development
Staff management
Strong leadership and teamwork
Excellent time management skills
Bilingual Ability to multi-task
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Diverse Student Populations Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
ESOL Endorsement – 2025
Mental Health First Aid 2025
First Aid Certified by Manatee School District
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
MTSS/Chair Coordinator
Team Success Charter School
08.2024 - Current
ESOL Coordinator K-12
Team Success Charter School
08.2023 - 05.2024
ESOL Resource Teacher
Team Success Charter School
09.2022 - 05.2023
Student Services Coordinator
Team Success Charter School
10.2017 - 05.2022
Case Manager
Safe Children Coalition
01.2015 - 09.2017
Ed.S - Ed.S. in School Psychology Florida
National Louis University
Master of Science - Master In Education
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix