Sofia Chapa Rodriguez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Punctual Bilingual Education Professional focused on fostering environment conducive to student learning. Polished in supporting classroom management and learner engagement goals. Familiar with child development and behavioral principles paired with 4+ years of experience assisting teachers in developing lesson plans and activities. Enthusiastic professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of educational policies and procedures, behavioral management as well as student engagement. Training in Administration of Criminal and Juvenile Justice, Constitutional Law, Criminology, and Issues in Criminal Justice. Motivated to learn, grow and excel professionally.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - Current
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Helped special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment that was integral to students' needs.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
- Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Special Assistant to the President and CEO
Distinctive Schools Of Illinois
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Initiated operational improvements using lean methodologies to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
- Created and made appropriate documentation for annual budgets and senior leadership goals.
- Supported and supervised team of 8 leadership and 20+ staff professionals.
- Conducted research on emerging trends within industry and capitalized on finds to develop new products, services and strategies.
- Facilitated over $500K in annual business for 2 years.
- Oversaw daily administrative operations, including travel itineraries, budgeting and multiple operations projects across 5 sister companies throughout the U.S.
- Researched, prepared, and proofed briefing materials, agendas and cadence for various executive meetings across three states (i.e., Funder Visits, Executive Briefings, and Board Meetings).
- Assisted with team building initiatives and overall support for maintenance of organizational culture and employee morale as well as coordinated/planned all major events.
- Served as a liaison to Campus Directors for 6 campuses across 3 states as well as labor attorney offices, school management corporations, and community leadership.
- Coordinated requested deliverables for grant/performance data from various stakeholders (e.g., Chicago Public Schools, Chicago International Charter Schools and Charter School Growth Fund).
Executive Assistant/SIG Specialist
Chicago Public Schools - OS4 Network
Chicago, IL
08.2013 - 02.2017
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, Chief Officers and Deputy Chief Officers.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance data.
- Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems for Network Office supporting 45 underperforming schools.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for 5+ managers.
- Managed administrative functions, including complex calendar management with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
- Distributed company-wide announcements, booked conference rooms and coordinated catering for annual staff development forums, senior leadership
retreats, principal conferences, teacher professional learning and other professional development activities/events for 40+ schools. - Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for 5+ members of the executive team and senior management group.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Transcribed minutes of meetings and executed meetings and events for company to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
- Maintained School Improvement Grant (SIG) database for the schools, Network Office and Illinois State Board of
Education. - Worked collaboratively with auditors throughout reviews, offering assistance and clerical support.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Labor Officer
Chicago Public Schools - Chief Executive Office
Chicago , IL
10.2002 - 08.2013
- Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences, including conference calls.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Managed administrative functions, including complex calendar management with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
- Procured/researched information for correspondence, memorandums, referral responses, spreadsheets, project reports and committees established by the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Labor Relations Officer and the Senior Policy
Advisor. - Served as a liaison to administrative assistants at seven different union and labor attorney offices as well as coordinated requested deliverables for such offices.
- Prepared CEO Board Report Briefing matrix and follow-up grid, as well as Executive Session communications.
- Maintained database of all Nepotism Certification, Financial Interest, Conference Certification and Secondary Employment forms for the office of Policy and Ethics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Social Sciences
National Louis Univerity
Chicago, IL 09.2004 - 12.2008
Master of Arts - Special Education
National Louis Univeristy
Chicago, IL 05.2021 - Current
Skills
Social development and integration
Certification
Licensed Substitute Teacher
Timeline
Master of Arts - Special Education
National Louis Univeristy
05.2021 - Current
Licensed Substitute Teacher
04-2021
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Special Assistant to the President and CEO
Distinctive Schools Of Illinois
01.2016 - 08.2018
Executive Assistant/SIG Specialist
Chicago Public Schools - OS4 Network
08.2013 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Social Sciences
National Louis Univerity
09.2004 - 12.2008
Executive Assistant to the Chief Labor Officer
Chicago Public Schools - Chief Executive Office
10.2002 - 08.2013
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