Resume - Rodriguez, Amanda
Resume - Rodriguez, Amanda
Resume - Rodriguez, Amanda
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.