Amanda Rodriguez

1101 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 and following 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 groups through 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 Social Science using program resources and computer technologies. Guided students, all of which are of a low socioeconomic status, in developing knowledge of everyday skills through 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.