Yanet Rodriguez

11815 Federalist Way #14

Fairfax, VA 22030
(786) 295.9422
ynea27@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
I am a passionate and dedicated teacher with over seven years of experience in early
childhood education. My expertise includes creating engaging lessons that meet the
unique needs of all students, facilitating learning, collaborating with staff and keeping
parents informed on their childs academic progress. Correspondingly, my ultimate goal
for each one of my students is to build a strong educational foundation that will
encourage students to become lifelong learners and reach their maximum potential.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Certified teacher in Florida and Virginia
Completed and passed Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) course for
Kindergarten through Sixth Grade
Fulfilled Emergency Response Team (ERT) Training for epinephrine
administration
Energetic member of Positive Behavior Intervention (PBIS)
Dynamic member in Leadership Committee
Active member of School Improvement Plan (SIP) committee
Active member in School Literacy Team (SLT)
Attended Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Adaptive Schools Training
EXPERIENCE
3rd Grade Educator
Waples Mill Elementary School

August 2014- Present

Oakton, VA

Design an organized classroom environment that promotes student learning

Create a trusting classroom community where students share viewpoints openly
Inspire students to be intrinsically motivated
Instruct students in the academics of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and
Social Studies
Craft instructionally diverse lessons to meet the needs of all students
Collaborate and teach alongside ESOL teacher to achieve maximum success for
all students
Collaborate with all Waples Mill staff in order to deliver high standard instruction
for students from all teaching areas
Align lessons with FCPS pacing guides and standard of learning benchmarks
Measure student knowledge by using common and formal assessments,
checklists, exit tickets, and anecdotal notes
Communicate with parents via e-mail, face to face conferences, and phone calls
Utilize technology during whole group, literacy, and math workshops with Smart
Board, Pixie, Blackboard, Microsoft Office, and various county approved web
links

1st Grade Educator

Waples Mill Elementary School

August 2012- June 2013

Oakton, VA

Created a welcoming and nurturing environment by promoting lifelong learning

Designed and implemented lessons according to developmentally appropriate
practices
Taught all academic subjects according to FCPS SOL and Pacing Guides
Kept an open and professional relationship with parents
Assessed student knowledge to calibrate lesson plans accordingly
Motivated students to participate and interact with one another in daily activities
ESOL Educator Kindergarten-6th
Waples Mill Elementary School

August 2011- June 2012

Oakton, VA

Collaborated with team members during and outside of CLT meetings to explore
best practices for teaching our ESOL students
Developed healthy, working relationship with fellow teachers
Instructed students in all academic areas, while utilizing a variety of large and
small group pairings, along with individualized instruction
Engaged students in weekly lessons to improve absorption of the material
Met with Reading specialists to analyze test data and help establish school goals
and pre/post assessments in order to Close the Gap
Crafted lessons and instructed rising Second Grade students in the countys
Summer Extended Learning Time program (SELT)
Experience with students of several different languages such as Spanish, Arabic,
Korean, Japanese and Mandarin
Kindergarten IA
Glen Forest Elementary

February 2011- June 2011

Falls Church, VA

Instructional Assistant in a Special Education Kindergarten classroom

Co-taught alongside Special Education teacher to achieve maximum success for
all students
Maintained classroom management through positive reinforcement
Facilitated small groups to enrich student learning
Adapted to varying changes and learned to think quickly and effectively
Pre-K Educator
Born 2 Learn Preschool

January 2008-October 2010

Doral, FL

Elected Teacher of the Month

Established daily routines that promoted problem solving skills, social skills and
critical thinking
Created a welcoming and nurturing environment promoting lifelong learning for
young students
Assessed student knowledge in accordance with Florida teaching standards for
Early Childhood Education
Co-taught side by side with my Instructional Assistant
EDUCATION
Florida International University
Degree: B.S. Ed Cum Laude
Major: Early Childhood Education with ESOL Endorsement

Miami, FL
December 2008

REFERENCES
Linda Thetford
Principal
Waples Mill Elementary School
11509 Waples Mill Road
Oakton, VA 22124
LLThetford@fcps.edu
703-390-7700
Kathryn Greene
Assistant Principal
Waples Mill Elementary School
11509 Waples Mill Road
Oakton, VA 22124
kegreene@fcps.edu
571-249-7228