Cindy Rodriguez
cindyrodriguez@utexas.edu | Austin, Texas
Education
University of Texas at Austin
May 2023
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics - Certificate in UTeach Natural Sciences Secondary Teaching
Teaching Related Experience
Young Scientist Program - UTeach Intern
May 2021 - December 2022
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Tutor students in STEM content (individually or in groups) or other content as needed
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Assist in managing behavior in a classroom ranging from 2-25 students
UTeach Peer Mentor - UTeach Intern
January 2021 - December 2021
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Worked directly with students in an interactive face-to-face classroom and assisted professor as needed
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Encouraged a welcoming and friendly environment for students
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Supported students academically in UTeach or STEM related content during office hours
Mendez Middle School - UTeach Intern
September 2020 - December 2020
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Assisted math teachers during zoom meetings and found resources for online learning
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Provided individualized or group help to students as needed
River City Youth Foundation - UTeach Intern
February 2020 - March 2020
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Create educational content for students ranging from middle to high school levels
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Coordinate activities for students depending on their age level
Field Experience
Cedars International Academy
September 2021 - November 2021
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Observed an in-person 6th grade math classroom
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Created a three-day inquiry based lesson plan covering 6th grade math TEKS
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Taught an in-person lesson spanning three days using project-based instruction
Crockett High School
September 2020 - November 2020
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Observed a virtual 11th grade physics classroom
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Created virtual lesson plans following the 5E model and covering physics TEKS
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Taught a virtual lesson using interactive online resources covering 2-D kinematics
Mendez Middle School
February 2020 - April 2020
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Observed an in-person 6th grade math classroom
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Created in-person and virtual lesson plans following the 5E model and covering 6th grade math TEKS
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Taught an in-person lesson covering one-variable equations
Brentwood Elementary School
September 2019 - November 2019
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Observed an in-person 4th grade classroom
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Taught three hour-long interactive lessons covering 4th grade TEKS
Leadership & Community Involvement
UTeach Maker
January 2021 - Present
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Selective micro-credentialing program that supports bringing innovative practices and skills into STEM classrooms
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Work with a mentor and develop a Maker Showcase to serve as a portfolio
Math and Science Teachers of Tomorrow - Volunteer Coordinator
August 2021 - August 2022
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Coordinate volunteer events to members and keep organization updated periodically
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Connect members with work opportunities
Central American Student Association - Secretary
January 2020 - August 2022
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Obtain and manage appropriate room reservations, storage space, and facilities for organization activities
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Create and keep records of all board and general membership meetings and activities for the organization
Recognitions
Charles Butt Scholar
2021
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
2019 & 2021
Skills
Languages
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Spanish - Fluent
Programs
​Basics of:
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AutoCAD
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Autodesk Inventor
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R / RStudio
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Python
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Arduino