Daniel Rodriguez
EAL Teacher | ESL Teacher | Global Perspectives Teacher
Profile
EAL and English educator with over 15 years of experience in the New York City public school system and international education in Vietnam. Proven ability to improve standardized test outcomes and support multilingual learners in academic environments. Experienced in delivering rigorous, student-centered instruction that builds language proficiency and critical thinking skills.
Education
M.S. TESOL, Lehman College
B.A. History, University of Texas
New York State ESOL Teaching Certification
120-Hour TEFL/TESOL Certification
Professional Experience
Singapore International School, Vietnam
EAL Teacher / Global Perspectives Teacher (2023–2024)
Delivered EAL curriculum to Grades 7–9.
Designed project-based lessons to improve engagement and critical thinking.
Collaborated with faculty on interdisciplinary instruction.
New York City Department of Education, USA
ESL Teacher (2008–2021)
Increased NYSESLAT performance by 17% over three years.
Delivered differentiated instruction for multilingual learners.
Conducted monthly bilingual workshops for parents of English Language Learners.
Kingsborough Community College, New York
ESL Instructor (2006–2008)
Prepared adult learners for college-level coursework.
Taught academic writing, reading, and communication skills.
Key Skills
EAL / ESL Instruction
Academic English
Standardized Test Preparation (NYSESLAT, SAT)
Curriculum Design & Differentiation
Data-Driven Instruction
Middle School & Secondary Education
Cross-Cultural Communication
Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, Teams, Nearpod, Smartboard Technology
Additional Information
Native English Speaker
Proficient in Spanish
International and U.S. teaching experience
Available for immediate start
Qualified South African Teacher (B.Ed., TEFL, 3+ Years Experience) Seeking International Position
