Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

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, CA
10.2022

Master of Arts - Special Education

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA
12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA
06.2014

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

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
BLANCA Rodriguez