CHRISTINA W.

RODRIGUEZ
English, History and English for Speakers of Other Languages Teacher
English Language Learners Coordinator

3073 Newcastle Dr
Dallas, Texas 75220
1-979-574-5512
Skype - live:christina.weston.rodriguez
christina.weston.rodriguez@gmail.com
www.christinawestonrodriguez.weebly.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CREEKVIEW HIGH SCHOOL, Carrollton, Texas, August 2008-present

English Language Learners Coordinator, schoolwide
● Head Language Proficiency Assessment Committee - responsible for all English language learners
● Track progress of 250+ English language learners using data from state and federal assessments
● Developed data tracking methods through Google Forms and Sheets now used by other schools
● Highest state testing results in district and top 25% in state for English Language Learners
● Work with teachers, administration, and district to meet needs of English Language Learners

CREEKVIEW HIGH SCHOOL, Carrollton, Texas, August 2008-present

Teacher: English, History and English for Speakers of Other Languages, Grades 9-11
● Average student reading growth of three or more grade levels in a single year (Lexile, MAP data)
● Design standards-based curriculum using Understanding by Design (UbD) and deliver 80% online
● Reduced discipline referrals 95% using restorative practices and flexible seating
● Use Reader-Writer Workshop, Blended Learning, iLit Literacy, and Read 180 Reading Intervention
● Tutor students in Algebra, Geometry, Biology, and Integrated Physics and Chemistry

EL CENTRO COLLEGE, Dallas, Texas, 2004-present

Adjunct Professor
● Design curriculum to meet state-mandated standards
● 100% online delivery of instruction and feedback

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, College Station, Texas, 2000-2004

Adjunct Professor

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

MA in English, 2002
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA

BA in History, 1997
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA

Bachelor of Science, 1997

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA

English Language Arts and Reading, Grades 8-12 (Texas Educator Certification), 2008
Valid through August 2020

History, Grades 8-12 (Texas Educator Certification), 2008

Valid through August 2020

English as a Second Language Supplemental, Grades 4-12 (Texas Educator Certification), 2008
Valid through August 2020

Generalist - Mathematics, Science, History, Language Arts, Grades 4-8 (Texas Educator
Certification), 2008
Valid through August 2020

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

● Google Dynamic Learning Project, 2018-present

● Differentiating Curriculum & Tiered Learning, Association of Texas Professional Educators, 2017
● Texas Adolescent Literacy Academy, Vaughn Gross Center for Reading & Language Arts, 2017
● Implementing English Language Proficiency Standards, Region 20 Education Service Center, 2017
● Using Backward Design to Meet the Unique Needs of English Language Learners, Region 10, 2016
● Realigning Literacy Standards for Social Studies, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, 2016
● Google for Secondary English Language Arts, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, 2016
● Social and Emotional Development of the Gifted and Talented, Dr. Joyce Juntune, 2016

AWARDS AND SERVICE

● National Merit Finalist

● National Hispanic Scholar
● Association of Texas Professional Educators
● Academic Decathlon Coach
● International Club Sponsor
● Chinese Club Sponsor
● Carrollton-Farmers Branch Literacy Night
● YMCA Volunteer Coach, Soccer
● North Texas Women’s Soccer Association
● CHC Foundation (cancer charity)
● North Texas Young Latino Leaders
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST