BLANCA Rodriguez
Visalia
Summary
I am a self-motivated educator seeking to further my experience in education and obtain skills in leadership. I am an independent worker who remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. I consider myself an Innovative Academic leader focused on engaging with students and educators to meet learning objectives and drive student progress. I am committed to providing empowering leadership through relationships and effective communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
Visalia Unified School District
02.2022 - Current
- Special Education Department Chair
- Facilitated meetings with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans and renew enrollments.
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development and growth.
- Restructured day-to-day schedules based on modern knowledge of student performance.
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Reinforced and maintained culture of high achievement by focusing on discipline as opportunity for learning, growth and community-building.
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Collaborated with administration to develop strategic plans for program growth and curriculum enhancement.
- Managed conflict resolution among staff members professionally.
- Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively to support department goals and priorities.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Fresno Pacific University, Adjunct Special Education
06.2021 - Current
- Implement curriculum designed to foster adult student learning
- Facilitate class discussions to support student reflection and analyze common trends in education
- Provide frequent valuable feedback to promote student learning and reflection
- Use of technology and online programs to facilitate and accommodate students
RSP Teacher
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Deliver small group instruction for students with disabilities
- Collaborate with general education teachers to implement accommodations for students with IEPs
- Participate in PL with grade levels 3rd through 5th grades
- Assist and participate in school-wide activities: School
- Carnival, Literacy Night, Math Night
- Participate in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Professional
- Development to expand knowledge and teaching strategies for students with hard of hearing.
Education Specialist
Corcoran Unified School District
04.2017 - 06.2021
- Class of 2020; Class of 2024 Advisor; Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Part of Personalized Learning Design team. I helped design PL lessons in the subject areas of English Language Arts and Social Science.
- Gained leadership experience in observing and training teachers as well as attending workshops
- Trained in Visible Learning and Teacher Clarity through John Hattie's workshops.
- Part of PBIS team: Trained in positive behavior support and strategies.
- Kings County Office of Education Special Education Law—attended workshops in special education law and helped trained special education department how to develop an effective IEP and its implementation.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students, as well as implementation of personalized learning.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Used technology in the classroom to increase student engagement, support students with SLD, and gather data.
Instructional Assistant
Tulare County Office Of Education
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CA10.2022
Master of Arts - Special Education
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA06.2014
Skills
- Remote learning
- Responsible
- Written Communication
- Computer proficiency
- Planning and Coordination
- Interpersonal Communication
- IEP expertise
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Education Specialist
Visalia Unified School District
02.2022 - Current
RSP Teacher
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District
08.2021 - 02.2022
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Fresno Pacific University, Adjunct Special Education
06.2021 - Current
Education Specialist
Corcoran Unified School District
04.2017 - 06.2021
Instructional Assistant
Tulare County Office Of Education
08.2013 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Concordia University Irvine
Master of Arts - Special Education
Fresno Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Fresno Pacific University
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