Edward Rodriguez

EDWARD RODRIGUEZ-- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - VIPKid, Beijing, China (Remote), Independent Contractor Aug. 2016-Present • Provided dynamic, quality English as a second language courses to 1,000+ Chinese students • Developed a following of over 2,000 clients through consistent, reliable services and effective feedback • Engaged students by using various communication techniques and effective teaching strategies Spanish Ministry of Education, Cantabria, Spain, Language Assistant Oct. 2015-Dec. 2017 • Awarded postgraduate fellowship to teach English as a second language to students at a bilingual high school • Designed and implemented school-wide English-language integration curricula, fostering bicultural appreciation • Fostered understanding of the relationship between Spain and the United States through classroom activities and personal development of new curricula • Planned and completed 700+ hours of in class teaching to students between the ages of 11-19. Metropolitan English Academy, Cantabria, Spain, ESL Teacher Oct. 2015-April 2016 • Taught 12+ hours of weekly English classes to Spanish students between the ages of 3-40 in accordance with Cambridge exam preparation standards • Planned and delivered dynamic ESL lessons • Led 4 weekly interactive classes with children under the age of 9, focusing on the development of language acquisition through the arts and play • Provided feedback to students regarding English performance and development throughout school year Youth Villages AmeriCorps, Douglasville, GA, Educational Service Member Sept. 2014-July 2015 • Assisted teachers in providing lessons for male adolescents with severe behavioral, developmental, and emotional issues at an accredited, Title I school • Provided one on one tutoring to middle school students in the areas of literacy and math skills • Created and led out-of-school enrichment activities focusing on communication, theatre, and public speaking • Designed service learning project that incorporated Georgia Common Core Standards and community service in collaboration with at-risk students • Engaged youth in experiential, hands-on activities, including West African drumming, community gardening, ropes course team building, outdoor kitchen life skills lessons, and summer programming - LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE UI Mock Trial, Assistant Coach Jan. 2014-May 2014 • Developed interpersonal and public speaking skills of students • Presented lectures regarding objection arguments, case law and rules of evidence to small groups of students • Provided insight to students at invitational tournaments regarding how to improve presentation and critical thinking UI Mock Trial, President May 2012-May 2013 • Communicated regularly with other student organizations, administrative offices, faculty, and community members to increase funding and address logistical issues • Organized and managed board of officers consisting of 5 members responsible for funding, transportation, and augmenting public relations • Assisted coaches in motivating and leading 30+ members in 3+ practices and meetings per week UI Mock Trial, Team Captain Aug. 2011-May 2013 • Led team of 10 competitors to 2013 National Championship Mock Trial Tournament in Washington, D.C. • Received double-sided All-American Attorney Award - EDUCATION- The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa B.A. Communication Studies Minors: Spanish, Theatre Arts August 2014 TEFL Express TEFL/TESOL Certification (160 Hours) November 2014