Resume

• 2014

  Doctor of Information (PhD)

  Adolescents

  Mental Health

  Social Media

  Youth Informatics

  University of Arizona

  California Single Subject Teaching Credential

  Secondary

  Arizona Department of Education

  Standard Teaching Certificate-Secondary Education

  6-12

• 2009

  University of Arizona

  Master of Arts - MA

  Education

  Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

• 2003

  University of Arizona

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  Spanish Language and Literature

  Pre-Med

  Pepperdine University

• The new University of Arizona School of Information explores \"dark data\" and our relationship with technology

  Programming

  science and art are forming an alliance on campus

  and it’s coming in the form of the new School of Information.

  The new University of Arizona School of Information explores \"dark data\" and our relationship with technology

  •\tCollaborated in rigorous social action cohort supported by Pepperdine University and grassroots organizations\n•\tSucceeded in writing and obtaining two Service and Social Action grants

  Urban Parent-Teacher Education Collaborative

  Data Analysis

  Curriculum Development

  Teaching

  Conflict Resolution

  Education

  Higher Education

  Microsoft Office

  Spanish

  Customer Service

  Writing

  Leadership

  Problem Solving

  Public Speaking

  Classroom Management

  Research

  Cross-functional Team Leadership

  Coaching & Mentoring

  Strategic Planning

  Youth Mentoring

  Team Building

  Rodriguez

  M.A.Ed.

  Cassandra

  Rodriguez

  M.A.Ed.

  LUZ ACADEMY OF TUCSON INC

  University of Arizona

  Southern Arizona Community Academy

  Los Angeles Unified School District

  Southgate Academy

  C. E. Rodriguez Inc.

  Sunnyside Unified School District

  San Miguel High School

  Los Angeles Unified School District

  Greater Los Angeles Area

  •\tServed as pre-service teacher in middle school and high school classrooms instructing Spanish at beginning and intermediate levels\n•\tCounseled and assisted HS seniors with university applications

  Pre-service Teacher

  Los Angeles Unified School District

  Tucson

  Arizona Area

  School of Information- iSchool

  Doctoral Student

  University of Arizona

  Greater Los Angeles Area

  •\tInstructed Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 for Spanish-Speakers for grades 9-12\n•\tEngaged students through the use of technology

  differentiated instruction

  and project-based learning in multi-level structured classroom\n•\tServed as head coach of the women’s soccer program for two years \n•\tShared Decision Making committee member\n•\tLeader (SRLA) Students Run Los Angeles

  Spanish Instructor

  Head Coach-Women's Soccer Program

  Los Angeles Unified School District

  Tucson

  Arizona Area

  •\tFunctioned as primary course instructor for undergraduate 200 level course

  Esociety: 211 Collaborating in Online Communities\n•\tInstructed semester long course in fully online environment for two semesters and in-person for one semester\n•\tOrganized and facilitated classroom lectures

  activities

  and presentations

  Undergraduate Course Instructor

  University of Arizona

  Tucson

  Arizona

  •\tExecuted a new problem-based core program Illustrative Mathematics designed to incorporate advanced support for ELLs and students with disabilities \n•\tInitiated

  developed

  and implemented a unique remedial math program for students needing additional assistance\n•\tDirected individualized learning of cumulative math concepts and standards through project-based learning

  Mathematics Instructor

  Sunnyside Unified School District

  Tucson

  Arizona

  Served as English instructor in an alternative high school environment.\n\n*Provided one to one

  on-demand instructional support and assistance for students in both an online and in-person classroom environment\n*Established weekly anecdotal records and portfolios in order to assess student progress\n*Identified and documented learning challenges and achievements by reporting performance data and outcomes used to design individualized education plans\n*Conquered challenges of working with a highly diverse student population to attain notable student achievement

  English Instructor

  Southern Arizona Community Academy

  Tucson

  Arizona Area

  •\tDesigned lessons and assessments within teacher’s long-term plans\n•\tConstructed lesson plans around student-centered activities to promote cooperative learning \n•\tPartnered with local library to publish student poetry

  Long Term Substitute Teacher

  San Miguel High School

  Tucson

  Arizona Area

  •\tReceived excellent student evaluation scores that surpassed course benchmarks for teaching quality\n•\tAssisted instructor with administrative tasks and curriculum development for course\n•\tFacilitated tutorial sessions for undergraduate students focusing on writing assistance and improvement\n•\tAdvised undergraduate students on research design

  Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant

  University of Arizona

  Tucson

  Arizona Area

  •\tManaged and distributed all information within small construction company\n•\tPerformed general clerical duties

  Administrative Assistant

  C. E. Rodriguez Inc.

  Tucson

  Arizona Area

  •\tCreated contemporary cross-curriculum approach to language classes incorporating project-based learning \n•\tCreated

  advised

  and oversaw middle school Student Council committee on various projects and activities

  Spanish Instructor

  Student Council Advisor

  LUZ ACADEMY OF TUCSON INC

  Greater Los Angeles Area

  •\tInstructed 8th grade classes in beginning

  intermediate

  and advanced Spanish\n•\tServed as Leadership advisor overseeing four student committees who planned and executed all school activities and functions for grades 6-8

  Spanish Instructor

  Leadership Advisor

  Los Angeles Unified School District

  Tucson

  Arizona Area

  •\tInstructed the 9-12th grade levels in Algebra I & II

  Geometry

  Trigonometry

  and Business Math\n•\tDeveloped remedial math intervention program for underperforming students\n•\tRestructured classroom management strategy to support student needs and work towards closing achievement gaps

  Mathematics Teacher

  Southgate Academy

  Spanish

  English

  La Scala Scholar

  University of Arizona in partnership with the University of Tennessee

  Knoxville