Tracy Rodriguez
MIAMI,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
AcadeMir Charter School West K-8
06.2021 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, master scheduling and related activities.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Monitored testing sites and regulation adherence.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
Curriculum Specialist
AcadeMir Charter School West
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Designed, implemented, and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
Grade Level Chairperson & Teacher
AcadeMir Charter School West
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Created interactive learning experiences and mentored fellow teachers.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Dean of Students
The Charter School At Waterstone
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with ambitious parent relations initiatives.
- Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
Gifted Education Teacher
Archimedean Academy
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
General Education Teacher & Department Chairperson
The Charter School At Waterstone
10.2011 - 06.2016
- Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.
- Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Related to students through consideration of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
Office Manager
GMR - Guardianship & Advocacy Organization For TBI
06.2007 - 09.2011
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Executed financial controls, procedures, systems and forecasting techniques to evaluate budget status.
- Analyzed revenues, expenditures and cash management for both company and clients.
- Prepared project budgets and forecasting for company and clients.
Education
Master of Science - Education & Leadership
St. Thomas University
Miami, Fl 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Florida International University
Miami, FL04.2009
Skills
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Program Development
- Personnel Management
- Budget Development
- Policy Implementation
- Group Facilitation and Presentations
- Performance Monitoring
- Team Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- Certified in FELE, Elementary K-6, ESOL K-12, Reading K-12
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Principal
AcadeMir Charter School West K-8
06.2021 - Current
Curriculum Specialist
AcadeMir Charter School West
06.2021 - 06.2022
Grade Level Chairperson & Teacher
AcadeMir Charter School West
06.2019 - 06.2021
Dean of Students
The Charter School At Waterstone
02.2017 - 06.2019
Gifted Education Teacher
Archimedean Academy
06.2015 - 02.2017
General Education Teacher & Department Chairperson
The Charter School At Waterstone
10.2011 - 06.2016
Office Manager
GMR - Guardianship & Advocacy Organization For TBI
06.2007 - 09.2011
Master of Science - Education & Leadership
St. Thomas University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Florida International University
- Certified in FELE, Elementary K-6, ESOL K-12, Reading K-12
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