Adriana Rodriguez
Sacramento
Summary
Early childhood educator specializing in foundational literacy and math skills for diverse learners. Focus on creating inclusive, student-centered environments through targeted small-group instruction and collaboration with families and staff, fostering measurable student growth and positive classroom management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Teacher (preschool/TK)
Bright Horizons Daycare Center
Sacramento
02.2026 - Current
- Facilitated development of 20 students through creation of safe, engaging, structured learning environments
- Designed and implemented hands-on, play-based activities to enhance early literacy, social-emotional growth, and school readiness
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse developmental and learning needs, ensuring inclusive participation for all students
- Apply consistent classroom management strategies to support positive behavior and minimize disruptions
- Collaborated with lead teachers to align instruction and adapt lessons, ensuring responsiveness to student needs
- Communicate regularly with administrators, instructional coaches, and families to support student progress and address concerns
- Maintain compliance with organizational procedures and early childhood education best practices
First Grade Teacher
Growth Public School
Sacramento
08.2024 - 02.2026
- Led a classroom of 15–19 students, delivering standards-based instruction in literacy and mathematics
- Provided targeted small-group instruction in both math and literacy based on student needs identified through i-Ready data
- Analyzed i-Ready assessment data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction, facilitating targeted support and promoting academic growth
- Designed literacy small groups focused on individual skill gaps, including reading comprehension, phonics, letter recognition, and letter-sound relationships
- Enhanced foundational math skills in fluency, accuracy, logical reasoning, number sense, subitizing, and one-to-one correspondence, fostering student confidence and competence
- Tailored lessons for diverse learners, ensuring accessibility and engagement for students across various academic levels and needs
- Established consistent classroom management systems that supported a positive and productive learning environment
Resident Kindergarten Teacher
Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy
Sacramento
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Co-led a classroom of 24 students, supporting instruction in foundational literacy and numeracy skills
- Implemented the Heggerty phonemic awareness curriculum to build students’ foundational literacy skills, including phoneme segmentation, blending, and rhyming
- Facilitated small-group learning sessions that enhanced understanding of early reading, phonics, and math concepts
- Differentiated instruction to address diverse learning needs, ensuring equitable access to curriculum for all students
- Provided targeted English Learner (EL) instruction to a group of 10 students, supporting language development in speaking, listening, reading, and writing
- Supported classroom management by implementing proactive behavior strategies and structured routines
- Utilized ClassDojo for positive behavior reinforcement, awarding points and incentives to motivate students in achieving behavior goals
- Collaborated with mentor teacher and grade-level team to plan and adjust lessons based on student progress
- Communicated with families and school staff to support student development and address academic and behavioral concerns
Literacy Paraprofessional
Zamora Elementary School
Woodland
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Led small-group and one-on-one instruction to reinforce letter-sound recognition and early reading skills
- Delivered push-in literacy support for K–3 students, focusing on phonics, fluency, and comprehension development
- Provided targeted reteaching and intervention, contributing to improved student confidence and reading ability
- Facilitated English Language Development (ELD) instruction for 3rd grade students, improving language proficiency
- Guided students in writing tasks, enhancing paragraph development and proofreading skills
- Strengthened foundational math skills, including number recognition, through tailored support
Education
Master of Arts - Education and Multiple Subject Credential
Alder Graduate School of Education
06-2024
Bachelors of Arts Degree - Social & Behavioral Sciences-Concentration: Sociology
Cal State Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA05-2019
Associate in Arts Degree - Sociology for Transfer
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA05-2017
Skills
Classroom management
- Early literacy strategies
- Data-driven instruction
- Classroom management
- English learner support
- Family communication
- Family communication
Certification
- English Learner Authorization ELAM
Timeline
Resource Teacher (preschool/TK)
Bright Horizons Daycare Center
02.2026 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Growth Public School
08.2024 - 02.2026
Resident Kindergarten Teacher
Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy
07.2023 - 05.2024
Literacy Paraprofessional
Zamora Elementary School
09.2021 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Education and Multiple Subject Credential
Alder Graduate School of Education
Bachelors of Arts Degree - Social & Behavioral Sciences-Concentration: Sociology
Cal State Monterey Bay
Associate in Arts Degree - Sociology for Transfer
Sacramento City College