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Sandra Rodriguez
Chicago,IL.
Summary
Student-centered high school counselor knowledgeable about best practices in student counseling, educational planning and career preparedness. Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Social Emotional Learning Teacher
Hibbard Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Worked with most grade levels from pre-k through sixth grade
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of diverse students.
Summer Freshman Connections Counselor
Taft High School
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Presented information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning to incoming 9th graders.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
High School Counselor Intern
Taft High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Implemented school counseling curriculum by teaching learning activities in classrooms and large group settings based on academic, career, postsecondary and social/emotional needs of students.
- Provided individual student planning activities such as facilitation of completion of Individual Learning Plan in Naviance; transition activities and events to inform families of test results and implications for educational planning.
- Delivered response services to address students’ barriers to academic achievement such as small groups, short-term, goal-oriented individual counseling sessions, facilitation of conferences with students, teachers and families.
- Gave indirect student support by referring students/families to community resources, sharing strategies that support student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators and community organizations.
- Provided system support by supporting school goals and objectives, progress monitored counseling interventions, coordinated professional development/in service programs for faculty and staff.
- Participated in regular professional development workshops to stay current with evidence-based practices.
4th Grade Math/Science Bilingual Teacher
Hibbard Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2022
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
Computer/MTSS Teacher
Hibbard Elementary School
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
- Taught correct hand placement for typing and basic computer skills.
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
Special Education Assistant Teacher
UNO Charter School
10.2010 - 10.2012
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Elementary Teacher
Brentano Math And Science Academcy
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Mozart Elementary School
01.2006 - 06.2008
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Education
M.A - School Counseling
Concordia Graduate School
River Forest, IL05.2023
B. A. - Elementary Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL. 05.2006
Associate - Arts
Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL05.2003
Skills
- Individual Student Counseling
- Educational Support
- Post-Secondary Career Exploration
- College Planning
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Parent Communication
- Advise Students
- Career Planning Presentations
- Letters of Recommendation
- Individual and Family Support
Certification
School Counseling, May 2023
Professional Elementary License (K-9), May 2006
IEIN# 727986
Endorsements
Middle School Language Arts & Social Sciences
Bilingual/ESL
Affiliations
American School Counselor Association (ASCA), 2022-current
Illinois School Counselor Association (ISCA), 2022-current
Future Aspiration(s)
August 2024, LPC exam, tentatively LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) license
August 2026, Aspire to obtain LCPC after 2 years of school counseling experience
Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Accomplishments
- Counseled 200+ high school students in college exploration and career planning to successfully matriculate 93% in higher-education enrollment.
- Managed a high-volume caseload of 400+ students, including students with IEP and 504 plans.
- Collaborated with team of school counselors in the development of scholarships and trades resource for students.
- Provided short-term individual counseling for students with academic and/or social-emotional difficulties/challenges.
- Presented whole-classroom lessons to students on various topics including financial literacy, scholarship award letters and Learn. Plan. Succeed.
- Met with individual parents and students for junior college meetings.
- Wrote letters of recommendation for students.
- Maintained active/engaging monthly bulletin boards to encourage and inspire students to be their best.
Software
Digital Calendars
Video Conferencing
Email Management
Interests
Reading
Hiking
Watching movies
Timeline
Summer Freshman Connections Counselor
Taft High School
07.2023 - 08.2023
Social Emotional Learning Teacher
Hibbard Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
High School Counselor Intern
Taft High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
4th Grade Math/Science Bilingual Teacher
Hibbard Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2022
Computer/MTSS Teacher
Hibbard Elementary School
10.2012 - 06.2013
Special Education Assistant Teacher
UNO Charter School
10.2010 - 10.2012
Elementary Teacher
Brentano Math And Science Academcy
09.2008 - 06.2010
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Mozart Elementary School
01.2006 - 06.2008
M.A - School Counseling
Concordia Graduate School
B. A. - Elementary Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Associate - Arts
Wilbur Wright College
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