VANESSA RODRIGUE
Discovery Bay
Summary
Resourceful Vice Principal known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in leadership, curriculum development, and conflict resolution. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring positive outcomes in educational environments. Committed to fostering supportive and inclusive school communities where all students can thrive.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
VICE PRINCIPAL
PITTSBURG UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2023 - Current
- Assist principal in the general administration of the school
- Assist in the preparation of the school budget, including procurement of textbooks, materials and supplies
- Student discipline
- Attendance compliance, SART meetings with parents
- Assist with planning, development, and implementation of the instructional program and staff development
- Supervise and evaluate personnel, including certificated and classified employees
- Developing school site safety plan and organizational procedures for health, safety, and education of students and staff
- Support in the development and implementation of Section 504 plans
- Facilitate difficult and contentious conversations, parent meetings, and IEPs.
DATA ENTRY CLERK
eQual
San Francisco, CA
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Identified discrepancies between source documents and entered data.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant rules and regulations governing data entry activities.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information entered into the system.
- Utilized specialized software applications related to the job role.
- Checked source documents against entered data to ensure accuracy.
- Reviewed existing information for accuracy and made necessary corrections.
SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR
LIBERTY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Provide leadership for development of district and department goals and objectives, policies, procedures, and program improvement for students including design, implementation, and management of education programs
- Collaboration with Director and district personnel to support program development and expansion
- Assist in the evaluation, support, training and coaching of staff
- Organize and lead Special Education monthly meetings with all Special Education departments (department chairs, psychologists, speech and language pathologists)
- Assist school administrators with the activities and evaluation of assigned staff by providing support and technical direction and feedback
- Facilitate and organize all aspects of the 'Extended School Year' program for special education students
- Support in the development and implementation of Section 504 plans
- Facilitate difficult and contentious conversations, parent meetings, and IEPs
- Collaborate with legal counsel in regard to Mediation and Due Process Hearings
- Case management for Non-public students
- Coordinate/conducting-service trainings and professional development
- Assist in selection and procurement of curricular materials and support staff with implementation of curriculum
- Coordinate with outside providers in procurement of parent supports and community resources
- Hiring of special education staff and related service providers.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
LIBERTY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2015 - 07.2018
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Assessment
- Complete initial and triennial psycho-educational assessments to determine eligibility for special education services
- Fluent in many assessment instruments, including cognitive assessments, areas of processing, behavioral-social/emotional, and projective assessments
- Crisis response intervention and risk assessments for suicidal ideation
- Manifestation determination and functional behavioral assessments
- Facilitation of IEP/ 504/ SST meeting
- Support staff with understanding disabilities and implementation of appropriate accommodations and modifications based on individual learning style
- Counseling
- Provide individual counseling services to students with direct services, in addition to students requiring check-ins and crisis counseling, with a variety of presenting concerns, including grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and academic motivation for general education and special education students
- Provide group counseling services, including group services for self-esteem, social skills, and emotional regulation
- Consultation/Collaboration
- Participation and facilitation of Student Study Team Meetings and progress monitoring of interventions
- Participation on the RTI/Equity Team on site
- Consult with special education teachers to develop student behavior intervention plans
- Collaborate with outside providers as a liaison between home and school support
- Collaborate with General education teachers on academic interventions/differentiation of instruction and understanding student's disabilities and how they best access instruction and curriculum
- Collaborate staff on Tier 1/2/3 interventions and implementation within the classroom setting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, SEIS, Aeries & PowerSchool
- Teacher Training/Feedback
- Program development & support
- Knowledge of federal and state education laws
- Fostering community relationships & parent involvement
- Facilitating difficult conversations.
Education
AMINISTRATOR SERVICES CREDENTIAL -
CALIFORNIA STATE EAST BAY
06.2019
MASTER OF ARTS EDUCATION, ED.S -
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
06.2011
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY PPS -
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
06.2011
BACHELOR OF ARTS PSYCHOLOGY -
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
06.2007
BACHELOR OF ARTS CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
06.2007
Skills
- Participation and facilitation of Student Study Team Meetings and progress monitoring of interventions
- Participation on the RTI/Equity Team on site
- Consult with special education teachers to develop student behavior intervention plans
- Collaborate with outside providers as a liaison between home and school support
- Collaborate with General education teachers on academic interventions/differentiation of instruction and understanding student's disabilities and how they best access instruction and curriculum
- Collaborate staff on Tier 1/2/3 interventions and implementation within the classroom setting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, SEIS, Aeries & PowerSchool
- Teacher Training/Feedback
- Program development & support
- Knowledge of federal and state education laws
- Fostering community relationships & parent involvement
- Facilitating difficult conversations
- Prioritization
Timeline
DATA ENTRY CLERK
eQual
04.2024 - 07.2024
VICE PRINCIPAL
PITTSBURG UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2023 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR
LIBERTY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2018 - 06.2023
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
LIBERTY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2015 - 07.2018
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2010 - 06.2015
AMINISTRATOR SERVICES CREDENTIAL -
CALIFORNIA STATE EAST BAY
MASTER OF ARTS EDUCATION, ED.S -
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY PPS -
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS PSYCHOLOGY -
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
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