Nadia Rodriguez

1604 E. Court Flint, MI 48503 (857) 719-3258 Cell garcian@umflint.edu

OBJECTIVE

To be placed in an elementary classroom where I will have an opportunity to guide students in new discovery using a whole child approach.

E D U C AT I O N

Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan - Flint Major: Elementary Education Minors: Language Arts, Social Studies Endorsement: Early Childhood ZS GPA 3.69

anticipated December 2013

FIELD EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher, Anderson Elementary, Grand Blanc, MI Fall 2013 Planned and implemented lessons for a multi-age classroom Integrated physical activity into the daily routine to promote problem-solving abilities, fluid intelligence, and memory Designed a recycling project to promote family and community relationships with the school Student Intern, Early Childhood Development Center, Flint, MI Spring/Summer 2013 Created developmentally appropriate lessons for students in the Luna class (two year olds) Participated in the Crim Training program with students from the class Promoted gross motor, sensory, and strength development of all children Literacy Mentor, McMonagle Elementary School, Flint Township, MI Fall 2012 Worked one-on-one with both a first and fifth grade student over four visits Created lesson plans to introduce different genres of literature and appropriate assessment tools Modified lessons to ensure optimal learning based on the individual needs of the student Student Intern, Carpenter Road Elementary School, Flint, MI Winter 2012 Spent a minimum of two days a week in a kindergarten classroom until my students had their graduation Taught a variety of lessons throughout the day covering all subject areas Used SMART Board technology alongside traditional materials to maximize learning opportunities

EXPERIENCE

Member, Parent Teacher Organization, St. John Vianney Catholic School, Flint, MI 2005 - Present President, Parent Teacher Organization, St. John Vianney Catholic School, Flint, MI 2008 - 2011 Planned and implemented family activities and fundraisers Organized and engineered the building of a new playground for the school Worked as a liaison between teachers and families to pass information, find appropriate volunteers, and provide additional funds from the PTO to cover the cost of additional educational opportunities Member, School Committee, St. John Vianney Catholic School, Flint, MI 2007 - Present Provided input on the creation of a Strategic Plan for the school Established a thorough Sports Program Policy to address conduct, academic expectations, and organization Worked with teachers and committee members to create and organize and summer reading program for students Pre-K - 8th Grade

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Assistant 5/6 Grade Baseball Coach, Assistant 7/8 Grade Baseball Coach, Library Assistant, Art Class Assistant, St. John Vianney Crim Kids Running Club, Cub Scout Den Leader, Cub Scout Troop Leader, University of Michigan-Flint NCATE site visit student representative

REFERENCES

Available upon request