Amanda Rodriguez

May 2, 2016

AMANDA RODRIGUEZ

11550 IH 10 WEST
( 2 1 0 ) 8 8 8 - 9 9 9 9 | R O D R I G U E Z 1 8 @ YA H O O. C O M
A M A N D A S C L A S S 1 6 . W E E B LY. C O M

English Language Arts & Reading-Texes Scheduled

ACT San Antonio
80 hours pre-service training, 30 hours classroom observation
OBJECTIVE

Seeking a full-time position in Education

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Technical skills include: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Currently learning Arabic and Mandarin Chinese
ESL Instruction

EDUCATION

Baylor University Waco, Texas

Aug. 2009-May 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics GPA: 3.16
Minor in Mandarin GPA: 3.17
Relevant Coursework
Modern English Grammar, 2nd Language Acquisition, Methods of Teaching English as a 2 nd
Language, Language Development, Biology, World History, Thinking and Writing, Chinese,
Psychology, Neuroscience
Tsinghua University Beijing, China
June 2011
Study Abroad Language and Cultural Immersion GPA: 3.25
WORK EXPERIENCE

ESL Instructor Rise Academy, Changchun China

Aug. 2015 - Present
Advance listening, phonics, and pronunciation skills over the course of 8 weeks of
teaching
Adapt teaching methods daily to meet students' varying needs and interests
Collaborate with professionals on the development, evaluation, and revision of 20+
lessons that improve the efficiency and retention of learned skills
ESL Instructor Changchun University, Changchun China
Mar. 2014 Present
Developed classroom management skills and professionalism by implementing respect,
consistently enforcing class rules and consequences, and maintaining accountability
Exceed university expectations by improving classroom engagement by at least 1525% conjointly inspiring motivation and enthusiasm with lessons facilitating cultivated
thinking and challenging traditional mindsets
Improve student confidence with hands-on activities, public speaking, and debates
making up 70% of class time
Transform rote style of learning into one of independence, curiosity, and
progressiveness by connecting with 200+ students and raising awareness of global
issues
Maintain and manage student attendance records, grades, and other required records
of 200+ students

Amanda Rodriguez
May 2, 2016

Orchestrate 5 organizational meetings as advisor of English Corner focusing on

creating an additional stress-free, learning environment

PUBLICATIONS

Khan, M. H., Ligon, M., Hussey, L. R., Hufnal, B., Farber, R., Munkcsy, E., Rodriguez, A.,
Dillow, A., Kahlig, E., Rea, S. L. (2013). TAF-4 is required for the life extension of isp-1, clk-1
and tpk-1 Mit mutants. Aging (Albany NY), 5(10), 741758.
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Provosts Gold Scholarship, Baylor University

2009-2014
Youth Refugee Camp Employee
May 2014-July 2014
Student Diplomat, Baylor University Model Arab League
Fall 2013
Coxswain and Rower, Baylor University Crew/Rowing Team
2012, 2013
International Academic Scholarship Award, Baylor University
2011
Public Relations Officer, Baylor University Campus Kitchen
Spring 2010