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Rolando Morales
Teacher
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Teacher - 6th Grade ELA
Northside Independent Sch District
San Antonio, Texas
10.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Full Time Substitute
North East Independent School District
San Antonio, TX
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Took over classes from all elementary grade levels Kindergarten to Fifth grade for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping. This role also included assisting with PE instruction and ALE.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Worked all four Intersessions for the school's extended school year.
Instructional Assistant -Jackson Keller Elementary
North East Independent School District
San Antonio, TX
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Supported classroom instruction via remote learning through tech apps such as Zoom.
- Supported classroom instruction through traditional learning where students are present in the classroom.
Account Executive
Texas Security Integration
San Antonio, TX
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Manage existing customer accounts and look for potential opportunities to generate business.
- Contributed to annual revenue of $1.2 million by selling security system services and developing new accounts.
Agent
New York Life
Laredo, TX
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Offers high quality life insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care insurance, securities, investment, and other products for insurance and retirement, education, and business planning needs.
Store Manager/Sales Manager
Men's Wearhouse
Laredo, TX
11.2014 - 07.2018
- Create exceptional customer service that creates brand loyal customers and analyze strategies to increase store revenue.
- Trained all new employees on store operations expectations. Coach existing team to maintain current operating standards. Trained all employees shifting to management level positions.
Store Manager
TMX Finance
San Antonio, TX
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Manage all store operations to ensure that sales transactions, customer payments and collection activities are properly performed in accordance with the Company's operations procedures and all applicable laws.
- Increase store profitability through customer relationship development, community involvement, marketing, soliciting new business sources, employee training and managing all store operating expenses.
- Trained all new employees to meet store operations standards. Coached existing employees to maintain operation standards. Trained employees transitioning to management positions.
Store Manager
Starbucks Coffee Company
San Antonio, TX
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Laredo, McAllen, Brownsville, and San Antonio), Promote exceptional customer service and motivate store team to go above and beyond with legendary customer service.
- Manage the store's financial performance and look for ways to increase business and customer- count.
- Trained numerous employees to launch first Starbucks location in McAllen, TX. Assisted with training employees for majority of stores in South Texas valley. Training included employee and customer safety regulations, producing quality products, and implementing relationship building with customers.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX 01.2017 - 05.2017
EC-6
Teachworthy Alternative Teaching Program
San Antonio, TXSkills
Decision making
Critical thinking
Organization and planning
Managing
Verbal communication skills
Marketing strategy implementation
Relationship building and management
Software
Spreadsheets
Email Communication
Social Media
Presentation Software
Additional Information
Knowledge and completion of the following:
1. PTP - Preparing for the Teaching Profession & The Complete Process
2. Strategies for Success
3. Curriculum Planning
4. Classroom Behavior Management
5. Equity for All
6. Focus on Reading
7. Teachers as Leaders
8. Pre-kinder Guidelines
9. Digital Literacy
10. Pre-Kinder Guidelines
11. The Science of Teaching Reading
Certification
EC-6 Generalist
Timeline
Teacher - 6th Grade ELA
Northside Independent Sch District
10.2022 - Current
Full Time Substitute
North East Independent School District
08.2021 - 10.2022
Instructional Assistant -Jackson Keller Elementary
North East Independent School District
09.2020 - 06.2021
Account Executive
Texas Security Integration
06.2019 - 08.2020
Agent
New York Life
05.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Texas A&M International University
01.2017 - 05.2017
Store Manager/Sales Manager
Men's Wearhouse
11.2014 - 07.2018
Store Manager
TMX Finance
01.2012 - 01.2014
Store Manager
Starbucks Coffee Company
01.2003 - 01.2012
EC-6
Teachworthy Alternative Teaching Program
References
Matthew Little
PE Teacher, Jackson Keller Elementary
(210)407-4433
mlittl1@neisd.net
Nicole Reich
Assistant Principal, Jackson Keller Elementary
(210)407-4445
nreich@neisd.net
Nicole Meneses
Librarian, Jackson Keller Elementary
nmenes@neisd.net
(210)379-4262
Cynthia Rodriguez
Teacher, 6th grade ELA, Briscoe Middle School
cynthiav.rodriguez@nisd.net
(210)723-2487