7/28/2019 Resume- Rodriguez, Amanda

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Amanda Rodriguez1101 S. State St. Unit 2203, Chicago, IL 60605 arod6991@yahoo.com (708)-691-2666

CERTIFICATION

Illinois Initial Elementary Education Certificate (Type 03), June 2013

Middle School Endorsement in Language Arts

Spanish Bilingual Endorsement, expected by 2015

EDUCATION

DePaul University, Chicago, IL, June 2013

Bachelor in Elementary Education, Overall GPA 3.88/4.0; Graduated Summa Cum Laude honors

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Galileo Scholastic Academy, Chicago, IL

Student Teacher, March 2013-June 2013

Kindergarten

Designed and implemented classroom management system to promote and reinforce positive behavior. Encouraged and maintained communication with guardians through the creation of a parent communication folder

that included a weekly newsletter.

Established a daily morning meeting to cultivate a sense of community within the classroom and promote routine. Incorporated the use of songs and games to create smooth transitions between activities. Created daily lesson plans for all subjects using engaging, hands-on activities. Differentiated instruction to meet the various levels of learning needs including advanced students and students

with special needs.

Generated student centers for language arts and mathematics allowing students to develop skills (i.e. listening andfollowing directions) to work independently.

TEACHING- RELATED EXPERIENCE

Concordia Place, Chicago, IL

Child Care Worker, December 2010 to March 2013

School Age Program

Designed activities and lessons that encourage creativity through art and writing. Assisted students, including ESL, with homework utilizing program resources such as technology and mathematic

manipulatives.

Fostered an environment that promoted the social, emotional, and academic growth of different age groupsthrough positive reinforcement and open communication with students and guardians.

Tutoring Chicago, Chicago, IL

Volunteer Tutor, September 2011 to March 2013

Tutored students 1st- 6th grade, who attend various local CPS schools, in Reading, Writing, Math, and SocialScience using program resources and computer technologies.

Guided students, all of which are of a low socioeconomic status, in developing knowledge of everyday skillsthrough the programs Life Skills curriculum.

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Fluent in conversational Spanish. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Skilled using SmartBoard and Elmo technologies. Interest in leading after school programs, coaching volleyball, developing buddy reading programs, and

promoting clubs and other school initiatives.