1. Mederic Rodriguez
101 Pine Crest Drive · Calhoun, GA 30701 · 706-581-6759 MedericRodriguez@gmail.com
CERTIFICATION
Biology (6-12) [FLD750] – 05/20/2012 to 06/30/2017
Earth/Space Science (6-12) [FLD753] – 07/01/2012 to 06/30/2017
Science (6-12) [FLD748] – 05/20/2012 to 06/30/2017
EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
Master of Arts in Teaching Graduation Date: May 11, 2012
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Biology Graduation Date: May 12, 2010
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Languages
 Fluent in Spanish and English
 Interested in helping with Christian
organizations
Computer
 Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint, Excel,
Outlook
 eInstruction CPS Student Response System
EXPERIENCE
Science Teacher
 Sonoraville High School: Differentiated and Collaborative instruction
o June 2012 – May 2015
o Used information from IEP as well as information given by guardians and other teachers to
determine how best to differentiate instruction for each student
o Worked with a paraprofessional as well as an inclusion teacher in order to develop effective
strategies to meet the needs of all students regardless of their c ognitive abilities
o Developed rigorous, standards-based curriculum to help students develop critical thinking skills
needed outside of the classroom
o Provided opportunities for students to engage in cooperative learning to complete small-scale and
large-scale projects
o Incorporated various forms of technology such as twitter, remind, and Google docs to make
lessons more engaging
o Used CPS student response systems to gather immediate feedback from the students regarding
misconceptions
o Engaged in vertical planning with teachers at the middle and high school level so that the
curriculums would be aligned in order to improve student learning experience

2. Mederic Rodriguez
101 Pine Crest Drive · Calhoun, GA 30701 · 706-581-6759 MedericRodriguez@gmail.com
Student Teaching
 Sonoraville High School: Observations, lesson design, and delivery
o Spring 2012: Chemistry and Physics
o Observed how to effectively prepare for and manage a project-based inquiry classroom
o Designed and implemented project-based inquiry lessons
o Delivered lessons that were differentiated to accommodate diverse learning abilities
 Gordon Central High School: Observations, lesson design, and delivery
o Fall 2011 and Spring 2012: Biology
o Learned to effectively use different instructional methods to help students learn subject matter
o Effectively managed a classroom, prepared and delivered standards-based lessons
Drum Lessons
 January 2015 – present: Self-employed
o Use a hands-on approach to teach students music and drumming technique
o Teach students learn how to read music and how to play within an ensemble
o Use different methods to teach students of different age groups ranging from 5 to 35 years.
 Summer 2009 – January 2015: Drum Lessons for Stephen’s Music Company
 2006-2008: Self-employed
Church Bible Study
 2009 – present: Sunday School Teacher (ages 14 – 20)
o Prepare and implement lessons according to Piaget’s Cognitive Theory
o Design lessons in English and Spanish so that students have opportunities to understand the
lessons and apply what they are learning regardless of language
o Collaborate with other teachers in order to deliver lessons that will allow all students to learn
effectively
 2006 – 2009: Bible Study (ages 10-13)
o Used various teaching methods in order to involve all students.
 2002 – 2008: Bible Study (ages 12-30)
o Adequately prepared and delivered lessons using the Bible, commentaries, and other outside
resources
o Developed relationships with students in order to tailor lessons to their interests
Church Youth Director
 2008 – present:
o Plan services, along with the sermons, and activities for the youth at the Hispanic Church of God
of Prophecy in Calhoun using the knowledge gained in the educational field
o Develop relationships with the youth in the church and forge working relationships with youth
directors of other churches in the area

3. Mederic Rodriguez
101 Pine Crest Drive · Calhoun, GA 30701 · 706-581-6759 MedericRodriguez@gmail.com
Social Justice Mentoring
 Fall 2008 – Spring 2009: Tutored middle school students in an after school program at Las Colinas
Apartments in Marietta, GA.
o Implemented various strategies such as creative thinking to assist students with their homework
during the study session in addition to helping the students relate what they are learning to their
everyday lives.