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ANDREA JACKELIN RODRIGUEZ

Brampton

Summary

Personable and dedicated with innate ability to connect with young learners, creating positive and engaging learning environment. Well-versed in child development principles and proficient in designing educational activities that inspire curiosity and foster academic growth. Committed to making meaningful impact on students' educational journeys by cultivating supportive and inclusive classroom.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary Teacher

Kindred Spirits Day School
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, guardians, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration, fostering a supportive learning environment for students.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Improved student reading levels by implementing targeted literacy interventions and progress monitoring using UFLI and the Science of Reading.
  • Provided individualized support to struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.


Educational Assistant

Newton's Grove School
10.2021 - 06.2022


IEP Specialist

  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support student's accommodations
  • Monitored student's achievement and gathered evidence to deliver individualized instruction and support aligned to student's goals.
  • Provided teachers with effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification according to student's IEPs
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual with to enable positive learning outcomes.


ESL Teacher's Assistant

  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies such as assistive technology
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.


Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Ascot Avenue Community Daycare
07.2021 - 09.2021


  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve environmental settings
  • Assisted developing STEM programs suitable for school aged children to promote critical thinking, problem solving skills, and team building opportunities.
  • Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.

Early Childcare Assistant

Salvation Army-Noah's Ark Daycare
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Worked with children with disabilities to help foster and accommodate their learning goals per age group
  • Planned daily STEM activities to enhance children's learning competences, fine motor skills and literacy skills
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s progress, achievements, and areas for growth.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education methodologies.


Early Childcare Assistant

City of Toronto, Kipling Early Learning & Child Care Centre
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assisted in the creation of a nurturing and safe environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Maintained records of attendance, transitions, accidents reports and daily logs per age group
  • Organized and file children's developmental reports, observations, pictures
  • Engaged with children and with senior citizens in special activities such as drumming, dance and music classes at Kipling Acres Retirement Home


Security Supervisor

Executek Security
08.2015 - 01.2019


  • Established well-developed relationship with third parties to help keep track of operational needs and security consultation
  • Supervised over 50 security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
  • Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
  • Assisted in invoice, emails, reports, meetings and other administrative duties

Education

Bachelor of Arts - With Honors in Children, Childhood & Youth Studies

York University
10-2021

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
  • Analytical Research skills
  • Proficient in Assistive Technology
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Strong knowledge of children with disabilities
  • Student Rapport-Building

Accomplishments

  • Achieved The Science of Reading Course to enhance students' literacy skills.

Interests

  • Enjoy participating in running and weight lifting for overall physical and mental well-being
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community through church hubs
  • Animal Care
  • Photography

Timeline

Primary Teacher

Kindred Spirits Day School
08.2022 - Current

Educational Assistant

Newton's Grove School
10.2021 - 06.2022

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Ascot Avenue Community Daycare
07.2021 - 09.2021

Early Childcare Assistant

Salvation Army-Noah's Ark Daycare
09.2020 - 05.2021

Early Childcare Assistant

City of Toronto, Kipling Early Learning & Child Care Centre
06.2019 - 03.2020

Security Supervisor

Executek Security
08.2015 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - With Honors in Children, Childhood & Youth Studies

York University
ANDREA JACKELIN RODRIGUEZ