Tammy Rodriguez
South Bend,IN
Summary
Dynamic Lead Preschool Teacher with a strong background at Growing Together Preschool, skilled in curriculum development and parent-teacher communication. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through creative teaching strategies and play-based learning. Committed to fostering inclusive environments and supporting diverse learners, ensuring every child thrives academically and socially.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Growing Together Pre- School School City of Mishawaka
Mishawaka, IN
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum fostering cognitive and social development in preschool children.
- Coordinated daily classroom activities, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
- Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Assessed student progress through observations and assessments, adjusting instructional methods to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with parents to create supportive home-school connections, enhancing student learning experiences.
- Established classroom routines that improved behavior management and facilitated smooth transitions between activities.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring availability of necessary resources for daily activities and reducing waste.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
Early Head Start Teacher
Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties Head Start Consort Ium
South Bend, IN
07.2013 - 08.2021
- Developed individualized lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs of children.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Assessed children's developmental progress and communicated findings to parents and staff.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance educational outcomes for families.
- Established strong relationships with families, fostering engagement in children's education.
- Advocated for community resources to support family needs beyond the classroom setting.
- Developed strong relationships with families by maintaining open lines of communication about their child''s progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that connected subject areas, fostering deeper understanding for students.
- Established a nurturing learning environment where children felt safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
- Strengthened student language skills through daily exposure to vocabulary-rich stories, songs, and conversations.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction to meet individual needs and abilities.
- Improved student literacy rates by implementing engaging reading activities and strategies.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student progress and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Summer Camp Director
Growing Kids Learning Center
South Bend, IN
07.2009 - 07.2013
- Developed and implemented engaging camp programs tailored to diverse age groups.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Oversaw staff training and development to enhance team performance and service quality.
- Coordinated logistics for transportation, activities, and accommodations for participants.
- Ensured camper safety through diligent supervision, risk management procedures, and adherence to established protocols.
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
- Addressed any issues or concerns raised by parents professionally and efficiently, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated daily schedules for staff assignments and efficient use of shared resources throughout the summer season.
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Planned activities, events and field trips to enrich student development.
- Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, transportation and payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riley High School
South Bend, IN05-2000
Skills
- Special needs support
- Creative teaching strategies
- Fine motor skills
- Sensory integration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Parent communication
- Curriculum development
- Gross motor skills
- Music and movement
- Creative lesson plans
- Child assessment
- Classroom organization
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Curriculum planning
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Positive reinforcement
- Head start programs
- Activity planning
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Child CPR and first aid
- Daily schedule creation
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Documentation and reporting
- Organizational and planning skills
- Coordinating with teachers and specialists
- Play-based learning
- Supervising classroom activities
- Curriculum implementation
- Age-appropriate curriculum
- Strong work ethic and dependable
Accomplishments
Certified Highscope Teacher
Infant/Toddler CDA
Preschool CDA
Certification
- ECHO Training
- Certified Highscope Teacher
- Conscious Discipline Training
- Highscope Training
- Early Childhood Development Training
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Growing Together Pre- School School City of Mishawaka
01.2022 - Current
Early Head Start Teacher
Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties Head Start Consort Ium
07.2013 - 08.2021
Summer Camp Director
Growing Kids Learning Center
07.2009 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Riley High School