REBECCA RODRIGUEZ

Bilingual educator who works on transforming educational experiences and redesigning curriculum to foster a
culture of learning and student voice through a combination of project-based learning, inquiry practices, critical
pedagogy and trauma-sensitive approaches to discipline. Passionately working to provide students of color in
urban school’s high-quality education so they may pursue their personal success.

EDUCATION
MAY 2013
BACHELOR OF ARTS- HISTORY & SOCIOLOGY, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON
JANUARY 2014
TEACHING CREDENTIAL PROGRAM: SINGLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL- SOCIAL SCIENCE,
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON
DECEMBER 2017
MASTER OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON

EXPERIENCE
07/2018-PRESENT
FOUNDING PRINCIPAL, VOX COLLEGIATE OF LOS ANGELES
Working in colloboration with the head of school to establish a high achieving middle school in
south los angeles. I oversee instRUCTIONAL development, special education, Enlgish langauge
development AND WHOLE child support programs. I also develop all school and staff
professional learning along with individual staff coaching.
08/2019 – PRESENT
NEW SCHOOL CREATION FELLOW, HIGH TECH HIGH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
The new school creation fellowship is a 2-year comprehensive fellowship that supports
educators in learning about innovative school design models, educational policy, equity work and
PBL design at several of the San Diego High Tech High Campuses.
08/2013 – 06/2018
FOUNDING TEACHER, CAMINO NUEVO CHARTER ACADEMY
While at Camino I taught World History and U.S. History including AP for both subjects. I have
assumed leadership positions in our Instructional leadership team, Culture team and as History
Department chair. I founded and established student government and senior committee and
presented best literacy and reading practices at our annual success conference.

03/2015 – 08/2017
CA STATE POLICY FELLOW/TEACH PLUS FELLOW, TEACH +PLUS
Worked in collaboration with a small group of LAUSD teachers on education policy. Visited
Sacramento and spoke with several legislators regarding pressing issues and bills. Met with key
stakeholders at LAUSD in order to converse about the future of teacher leadership.

03/2014 – 03/2015
TEACHER ADVOCACY FELLOW, CCSA
Worked on teacher leadership and advocacy through building and training task-forces, engaged
in in-depth studies of educational policy issues and met with legislators. Presented at the
National Charter School Association conference regarding the importance of teacher voice in
decisions at the school, state and national levels.

11/2009 – 06/2013
 PROGRAM COORDINATOR, THINK TOGETHER
Worked on developing an after-school program for 70 middle school students that supported
academics, character development and health. Planned for and supported three staff members
while repairing and establishing a positive relationship with school teachers and administrators.

01/2013 – 06/2013
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, ONTARIO MONTCLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Provided educational activities for students in kindergarten - 8th grade on a day to day basis.

SUMMER 2009/2010
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR AND RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR, ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER (LOS
ANGELS AND BOSTON)
Coordinated student’s excursion and lived on-site with students as primary care
Developed and implemented policies to ensure summer camp safety and growth
Supported students from across the world to immerse themselves in American culture for a
summer

PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 CCSA Advocacy Fellowship
 CCSA National Conference Presenter
 Teach Plus Fellowship – State Advocacy
 ASCD Teacher and Leadership Conferences
 High Tech High New Schools Creation
Fellowship
 PLC Training
 Teacher 2 Teacher Bill Gates Conference
 Marzano Standards-based grading
 Learning and the Brain Conference
 ISTE Conference