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Priscila Abby Rodriguez-Abella

Homestead

Summary

Experienced in visitor engagement at Biscayne National Park, providing program information, reservations assistance, and educational outreach support through the Florida National Parks Association. Certified science teacher with skills in effective communication, lesson adaptation for various age groups, and group dynamics management. Proficient in planning and leading classroom activities, supporting school events, and collaborating with families. Passionate about conservation and dedicated to making science education accessible to all.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information Specialist (Biscayne and Everglades National Park)

Florida National Parks Association
02.2025 - Current
  • Inform visitors about South Florida National Parks and Institute programs offered by FNPA; and sell Institute programs to visitors in-person, over the phone, email, or instant messaging.
  • Manage reservations including making reservations, rebooking reservations, and cancelling reservations.
  • When working in the retail stores, completing the check-in process and directing visitors participating in Institute programs; assisting store associates with the completion of store merchandise sales.
  • Used database to research, gather, analyze and present data.

English and Language Arts Teacher (5th grade)

Somerset Prep Academy
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
  • Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
  • Develop engaging lesson plans.
  • Integrated multimedia resources into lessons to stimulate student interest and reinforce key concepts.
  • Evaluate and grade student performance.
  • Prepare students for course exam.
  • Enforce guidelines for classroom behavior.
  • Arrange parent-teacher conferences and maintain communication.
  • Test administrator and proctor for standardized testing.

Biology and Science Teacher (6th grade and 8th grade)

Somerset Oaks Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Achieved 84% passing rate on the Biology EOC (the school’s highest rate)
  • Delivered and designed engaging science content with hands-on experiments, aligned with Florida standards, and adapted instruction for diverse learning needs
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
  • Incorporated project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills.
  • Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
  • Plan and execute lab experiments and scientific investigation.
  • Evaluate and grade student performance.
  • Prepare students for the end of course exam.
  • Enforce guidelines for classroom behavior.
  • Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners; provided personalized support that contributed to marked improvements in overall understanding of course material.
  • Arrange parent-teacher conferences.
  • Head of the Art Club for Middle School.
  • Test administrator and proctor for standardized testing.

Paraprofessional

Somerset Oaks Academy
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Assisted teachers in implementing activities and lesson plans.
  • Provided individual attention and support to students.
  • Assisted with baseline testing for students.
  • Supervised students during meals and recess.

Substitute Teacher

Somerset Preparatory Academy
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Assisted students to understand lessons and homework assignments.
  • Collected attendance and classroom feedback for the teacher.
  • Provided after-care assistance.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Teaching Fellow

Gulliver Preparatory with AmeriCorps/Breakthrough Miami Program
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Yearbook and Journalism teacher
  • Counseling students, creating and achieving goals
  • Preparing lesson plans
  • Teaching and conducting experiments
  • Chaperoning field trips
  • Improved student comprehension by implementing creative teaching strategies and real-world examples in lessons.
  • Provided mentoring, gave advice on study skills and helped students with learning problems.

Education

Bachelor’s - Biological Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences

Florida International University
12.2022

Associate in arts -

Miami Dade College
12.2020

High School -

Somerset Academy South Homestead High School
01.2019

Skills

  • Curriculum design and lesson planning
  • Biology content knowledge
  • Visitor relations
  • Collaborative learning
  • Interpretation skills
  • Visitor assistance
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Active listening
  • Technology implementation

Certification

  • State of Florida Teaching Certification Science - Grades 6th – 12th
  • State of Florida Teaching Certification Biology – Grades 6th – 12th
  • Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
  • Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness
  • Introduction to Effective Behavior Management (Project RISE)
  • Discovering Inclusion (The Advocacy Network on Disabilities)
  • Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Information Specialist (Biscayne and Everglades National Park)

Florida National Parks Association
02.2025 - Current

English and Language Arts Teacher (5th grade)

Somerset Prep Academy
08.2024 - 01.2025

Biology and Science Teacher (6th grade and 8th grade)

Somerset Oaks Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024

Paraprofessional

Somerset Oaks Academy
03.2023 - 06.2023

Substitute Teacher

Somerset Preparatory Academy
01.2023 - 03.2023

Teaching Fellow

Gulliver Preparatory with AmeriCorps/Breakthrough Miami Program
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor’s - Biological Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences

Florida International University

Associate in arts -

Miami Dade College

High School -

Somerset Academy South Homestead High School

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