Katrina Amanda Rodriguez

8722 Knickerbocker Way, Indianapolis, IN 4624

(345) 345-4883
krodriguez@brownsburg.k12.in.us

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education May 2015
Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
Minors: Mild Intervention, Reading, English as a New Language, and Early Childhood
GPA: 3.82/4.0, Cum Laude
Butler Top 100 Student 2013-2014 & 2014-2015
Deans List, 2 Semesters
LICENSURE
Indiana Teaching License, K-6 Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education May 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher, Preschool July 2015
Brownsburg Community School Corporation, Early Childhood Center, Brownsburg, Indiana
Worked with typically developing and special needs children between the ages of 3 and 5
Developed large group and small lessons based off of the HighScope curriculum
Participated in weekly PLC data collection meetings to discuss student progress and reflect on best teaching practices for
all students
Collected data on student IEP goals and created quarterly progress monitoring reports
Held and participated in initial and annual case conferences

Student Teacher, 4th Grade January 2015-May 2015

Maplewood Elementary School, Wayne Township, Indianapolis, IN
Taught 23 students in a full time placement for 16 weeks
Developed lesson plans in all major subject areas; science, math, reading, writing, and social studies
Participated in monthly professional development meetings to reflect and develop effective lessons and activities for
students
Assessed students using informal and formal practices to document their growth
Collaborated with Special Education teacher to support students who had an IEP
Proctored during Spring ISTEP testing

Student Teacher, Preschool August 2014-December 2014

Indianapolis Public Schools #60: Butler Laboratory School, Indianapolis, IN
Taught 22 students in a full-time placement for 16 weeks
Worked in a Saint Marys Child Center classroom located at the IPS Butler Lab School
Worked to increase knowledge of a Reggio-inspired community
Developed lesson plans with Reggio-inspired and Project Based Learning principles
Differentiated lessons in a multi-age classroom to support all students learning needs
Participated in weekly professional development meetings to further develop knowledge of literacy in preschool

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Practicum Student, 2nd and 3rd Grade January 2014-May 2014
Indianapolis Public Schools #60: Butler Laboratory School, Indianapolis, IN
Planned and executed mini-lessons to help students broaden their literacy knowledge and interests
Created a teacher research project to understand how a students confidence plays into his/her willingness and
motivation to read

Practicum Student, 4th Grade August 2013-December 2013

Eastbrook Elementary School, Pike Township, Indianapolis, IN
Administered math fact fluency assessments to document student knowledge of multiplication and division math facts
Conferred with individual students to create reading goals and assessed progress throughout the semester
 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Presenter,HASTI Conference Presentation Engineering is Elementary February 2015
Participant, Reggio Emilia, Italy, Study Tour March 2014
Presenter, Conner Prairie, Curiosity Fair September 2013
PUBLICATIONS
Max Greene and the Vaccine Team, Butler Childrens Book Project March 2015

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Mentor, Emerging Leaders September 2014-March 2015
Worked with three freshman students
Introduced mentees to different clubs and student organizations on campus
Created presentations on servant leadership to educate students in the Emerging Leaders program

Secretary, Mortar Board Honors Society August 2014=May 2015

Wrote and organized all chapter meetings and notes, and sent out information to chapter members to ensure
communication between the executive board and the chapter

Vice President of Member Development, Pi Beta Phi January 2014-January 2015

Conducted individual meetings with members on academic probation to support their academic achievement
Created presentations for the chapter to educate members on the Fraternitys core values
Received all chapter members grades and ensured all information was confidential
Planned and organized a cosponsored wellness event on mental health

Vice President of Fraternity Development, Pi Beta Phi January 2013-January 2014

Planned and organized pledging, initiation, and chapter ceremonies
Presented local and national history to chapter members to promote appreciation of the organizations past events
Educated chapter members on fraternity songs and chants

AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
Mortar Board, Senior Honors Society August 2014
Order of Omega, Greek Honors Society October 2013
Kappa Delta Pi, Educational Honors Society March 2013
National Society of Collegiate Scholars March2013
Phi Eta Sigma, Freshman Honors Society April 2012
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women January 2012
WORK EXPERIENCE
Child Care Staff, Saint Marys Child Center August 2014-December 2014
Child Care Staff, International School of Indiana August 2012-May 2014
Swim Instructor, Butler University Heath and Recreation Center August 2012-May 2013
Nanny, Sahn Family December 2011-Current
Swim Instructor, Glenview Park District May 2010-August 2014
Nanny, Hvostik Family August 2007-Current
QUALIFICATIONS
Non-Crisis Intervention Certification (CPI) July 2015
CPR, Heimlich, AED Certified, American Red Cross October 2014
Suicide Prevention Certification September 2014
Project Wild Certification October 2013
REFERENCES
Susan Adamson.sadamson@butler.edu(317) 940-9080
Cathy Hartman ..chargrov@butler.edu.(317) 940-8227
Catherine Pangan..cpangan@butler.edu..(317) 940-6215
Jill Robinson.jill.robinson@wayne.k12.in.us..(317) 988-6624
Marcy Singh..msingh@smcc.indy.org(317)-635-1491