Rita Rodriguez
San Antonio
Summary
Experienced principal with a strong focus on faculty recruitment, policy implementation, and strategic planning. Proven ability to foster community engagement and create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
St. Anthony Catholic School
San Antonio
08.2006 - Current
- Managed faculty recruitment and professional development initiatives.
- Fostered community engagement through school events and outreach programs.
- Implemented educational policies aligned with Catholic values and standards.
- Guided strategic planning efforts to advance school mission and vision.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques.
- Created an environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity.
- Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Promoted an atmosphere of respect among students by enforcing disciplinary codes consistently throughout the school year.
- Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Ensured that all classrooms are equipped with necessary materials needed for successful instruction delivery including textbooks, computers, lab equipment.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated school policies and procedures.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement, and legal compliance.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
- Evaluated curricula, teaching methods and programs to determine effectiveness and compliance with local regulations.
Assistant Principal
St. Anthony Catholic School
San Antonio
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Managed daily operations, optimizing class schedules and resource allocation to enhance instructional delivery.
- Supported the principal in strategic planning for academic programs and initiatives.
- Guided instruction through mentoring teachers, enhancing leadership skills and teaching effectiveness.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, reviews of lesson plans and feedback from parents and students.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Implemented school-wide discipline policies to promote a positive learning environment.
- Investigated incidents involving disciplinary action against students or faculty members.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by staff members during school events.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Developed positive school climate by fostering effective communication and collaboration among staff and students.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12-2001
Skills
- Education administration
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Policy implementation
- Teacher evaluation
- Faculty recruitment
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Certified ECE Teacher
- Certified Special Education Teacher K-12
- Certified Generalist Teacher for Pre-K-6
- CAP Certification for Administration Through SA Archdiocese
Timeline
Assistant Principal
St. Anthony Catholic School
08.2018 - 07.2022
Principal
St. Anthony Catholic School
08.2006 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Texas At San Antonio