REBECCA RODRIGUEZ
Education
Ossining,NY
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Children's Village-Family Court Appointed Teacher
10.2023 - Current
- Provide direct instruction to students placed in a non secure detention center through the Family Court System
- Assist students in core subjects grades 7-12 including English, Math, Social Studies, & Science
- Prepare lesson plans for life skills including employment search, resumes, the interview process, public speaking, volunteer opportunities, & vocational careers
- Participate in daily debriefing to discuss transitional long term goals for residents
- Collaborate with educational team to identify & meet each students individual needs
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere
- Supervise Academic Coordinator & 4-6 Line Staff during classroom instruction
- Provide detailed academic court report for the presiding judge to review
- Communicate with students primary schools & coordinate meetings to discuss academic progress & outcomes
- Utilize Google Classroom, Schoology, & Edmentum Learning Platforms
School Based/Home-bound Science Teacher
Lakeland Central School District
08.2014 - 10.2023
- Communicate directly with administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, and parents from initial referral notification through students' re-entry plan
- Collaborate with classroom teachers requesting, retrieving, completing, and returning students' assignments, exams, and projects
- Provide individual & small group direct instruction to both long and short-term students out on suspension or illness covering courses such as Living Environment, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, Health, Life Science, Forensics Science, Earth Science, Chemistry-Regents, Connections to Chemistry
- Create lesson plans, conduct STAR assessments, provide grades, and prepare long-term students for the Regents exam
- Monitor attendance, supervise and correct behavioral issues
- Coordinate scheduling of appointments and conduct Google Meets for students learning virtually
- Create and maintain Google Classrooms for students out of school long term
- Organize and document students' data and progress reports for CSE meetings
- Proctor Regents exam to students with IEP and 504 plans
- Participate in Committee of Special Education meetings
- Train new employees in procedures & protocols
- Act as an interpreter for non-English speaking parents and faculty.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
Science Teacher/Summer School
Harrison High School
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Provided direct instruction to students retaking the Living Environment Regents exam
- Researched and analyzed data from previous New York State Living Environment Regents' exams to assist students in recognizing trends in test questions
- Assessed the students' ability to analyze, interpret, and explain diagrams & biological processes
- Assisted students with scientific terms and reading comprehension of test questions
- Reviewed how to decipher and reply to constructed-response questions of the Regents exam
- Monitored students' progress through bi-weekly assessments to pinpoint areas of continued weakness and reviewed test-taking strategies.
Senior Tutor-CRLA Certified Tutor
Westchester Community College
09.2009 - 06.2014
- Provided individual & small group tutoring sessions to adults, assisted in problem-solving, and course comprehension in advanced science courses including General Biology, Human Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, Forensics, Human Genetics, Medical Terminology, and Basic Chemistry
- Reviewed laboratory and class material by discussing text, predicting test questions, and assisted in writing scientific papers
- Aided students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them regularly to clarify learning obstacles and improve study skills
- Assisted managing coordinator with administrative tasks, training new tutors, monitored tutor hours preparation of payroll, scheduling tutoring appointments, and inventory.
Education
Master's - Adolescent Education/ Living Environment 7-12
Pace University
Pleasantville, New York12.2012
Bachelor's - Funeral Business Administration
St. John's University
Queens, New York12.2003
Associate - Mortuary Science
American Academy McAllister Institute
New York, New York12.1999
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Skills Development
- English Language Learners
- Special Education
- Small Group Instruction
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- New York State Professional Certification-Living Environment (7-12), 2016
- New York State Funeral Director License, 2000
Affiliations
- Medical Pre-Professional Club Westchester Community College Co-Advisor 2010-2014 ~ Introduced students to current professions available in the medical field~ Assisted club members with information regarding the necessary prerequisites, essays and the application process needed for enrollment to Bachelor Degree pre-professional medical programs~Advised students on how to fulfill volunteer hours & how to obtain letters of recommendation
- The Association of Hispanic Professionals
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Children's Village-Family Court Appointed Teacher
10.2023 - Current
School Based/Home-bound Science Teacher
Lakeland Central School District
08.2014 - 10.2023
Science Teacher/Summer School
Harrison High School
06.2014 - 08.2014
Senior Tutor-CRLA Certified Tutor
Westchester Community College
09.2009 - 06.2014
Master's - Adolescent Education/ Living Environment 7-12
Pace University
Bachelor's - Funeral Business Administration
St. John's University
Associate - Mortuary Science
American Academy McAllister Institute
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