Franco Rodriguez

Led the design and deployment of differentiated ESL curricula aligned to WIDA standards, increasing enrollment in mainstream content classes by 15% in the first year. Improved student language proficiency with an average annual WIDA ACCESS growth of 1.2 points and closed ESL achievement gaps in core subjects by an average of 8% through staff training.

Administered and analyzed WIDA ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 for 100+ students, achieving 95% reclassification of eligible students within target timelines. Delivered differentiated ESL instruction across five school sites and met district language acquisition goals with 90% success, while running 12+ PD sessions annually for 100+ general education teachers.

Developed and implemented a Spanish language curriculum that strengthened cultural understanding and communicative proficiency. Increased student engagement and academic outcomes by 30% using three instructional technology platforms and personalized learning modules, while aligning instruction with school-wide learning goals.

Designed and delivered comprehensive EFL instruction across three proficiency levels for an average cohort of 80 students, achieving an 85% course completion rate. Built a collaborative learning environment that produced a 95% retention rate for advanced learners and improved communication between the college and the local community.

Increased student engagement by 25% by delivering a dynamic, culturally relevant EFL curriculum. Adapted instruction to a 50% class-size increase while reducing the semester failure rate by 10 percentage points and tracking proficiency growth across all four language domains.

Grade: GPA: 4.00

Earned a Master of Arts in TESOL from Grand Canyon University in 2022. GPA reported as 4.00.

Grade: GPA: 3.75

Earned a bachelor's degree (ESL teacher preparation) from UPEL in 2007. GPA reported as 3.75.