Sara Rodriguez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate NISD employee with strong organizational skills eager to secure the Mathematics Staff Development Teacher position. Ready to help the team achieve school, district, and state goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher, Team Lead & Science Facilitator
NISD - Wanke Elementary
08.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- 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.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
4th & 5th Grade Dual Classroom Teacher
NEISD - Coker Elementary
02.2015 - 06.2019
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Instructed groups of up to 22 students and provided individual support.
4th Grade ESL Teacher & Social Studies Facilitator
NISD - Frances M. Rhodes Elementary
08.2001 - 06.2014
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Education
Master of Science - Integrating Technology in Classroom
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2001
Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Organize meetings to facilitate team goals
- Continuous Improvement Planning
- Instructional Strategies
- Curriculum Management
- Special Projects
- Organizational Skills
- Small Group Leadership
- Instructional Techniques
- Language Skills
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Manage Programs
- Google Applications
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher, Team Lead & Science Facilitator
NISD - Wanke Elementary
08.2019 - Current
4th & 5th Grade Dual Classroom Teacher
NEISD - Coker Elementary
02.2015 - 06.2019
4th Grade ESL Teacher & Social Studies Facilitator
NISD - Frances M. Rhodes Elementary
08.2001 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Integrating Technology in Classroom
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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