Takeda T. Rodriguez
Union City,Georgia
Summary
Bilingual professional with a background in education and a strong passion for law. Skilled in curriculum development, instructional design, and leadership. Fluent in English and Spanish, with a track record of success in improving outcomes. Seeking to leverage teaching experience and bilingual proficiency in a legal setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Teacher Mentor/Spanish Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Renaissance Middle School
07.2024 - Current
- Mentored and coached new teachers, providing guidance and strategies for effective teaching
- Designed and developed engaging Spanish language curriculum aligned with national and state standards
- Created detailed lesson plans incorporating various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
Team Lead/Spanish Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools' Purpose-Built School
07.2019 - 05.2023
- Administrative liaison for Spanish Language team
- Managed department budget and purchase orders
- Concurrently taught Spanish I to grades 6-8
- Conducted classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs and practiced culturally responsive teaching
- Organized and conducted Hispanic Heritage Month activities.
International Advanced Placement High School English Teacher
Carol Morgan School, Santo Domingo
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Ensured compliance with College Board teaching and technology standards
- Created differentiated lesson plans and materials to meet student's varying needs
- Maintained accurate and organized student records tracking student progress.
Spanish I Teacher
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Middle School
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Created individualized learning plans
- Conducted classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs
- Implemented multiple intelligence theory-based activities and lessons.
Immigration Specialist
09.2008 - 11.2010
- Highly organized and detail-oriented Immigration Specialist
- Conferred with foreign nationals daily in Spanish and English
- Identified opportunities to optimize client experiences and provide exceptional customer service throughout the immigration process
- Demonstrated exceptional aptitude for creative problem solving and finding effective solutions that suit the foreign nationals' needs
- Processed immigration applications and determined viability of foreign nationals' immigration cases
- Interpreted for foreign nationals during the interview process
- Maintained accurate and organized client records.
AmeriCorps Volunteer
09.2007 - 09.2008
- Conferred with foreign nationals daily in Spanish and English
- Provided efficient administrative support
- Tutored ESOL students in Spanish and English
- Assessed the foreign nationals' circumstances and provided tailored community referrals and resources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Greensboro, NC 08.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Organizational Skills
Legal Document Preparation
Effective Communication
Ethical Conduct Standards
Collaboration and Teamwork
Research and analysis
Multilingual capabilities
Immigration case file strategies
Active Listening
Certification
GA Spanish K-12
Timeline
Teacher Mentor/Spanish Teacher
Fulton County Schools, Renaissance Middle School
07.2024 - Current
Team Lead/Spanish Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools' Purpose-Built School
07.2019 - 05.2023
International Advanced Placement High School English Teacher
Carol Morgan School, Santo Domingo
07.2018 - 06.2019
Spanish I Teacher
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Middle School
07.2014 - 07.2017
Immigration Specialist
09.2008 - 11.2010
AmeriCorps Volunteer
09.2007 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
08.2004 - 05.2008