Summary
Alex Rodriguez is a dedicated Special Education professional with nine years of hands-on experience supporting students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth in Wellesley, MA. Currently a Special Education Teaching Assistant at Wellesley Middle School, Alex specializes in data-driven progress monitoring, individualized instruction, and implementation of assistive technology to meet IEP goals across inclusion and self-contained settings. Previously serving as a Special Educator, Alex brings experience in co-teaching, intervention planning, and compliance with IEPs, blending classroom practicality with formal special education training (Master’s from UMass Boston). Known for strong relationship-building with students and families, Alex also has a background in afterschool program design and administrative systems, which informs a detail-oriented, team-centered approach. Colleagues appreciate Alex’s calm leadership in behavior supports and creative use of differentiated materials to make learning accessible and engaging.
8 years of coding experience
Wellesley High School
Master’s Degree, Special Education and Teaching, Master’s Degree, Special Education and Teaching at University of Massachusetts Boston
Bachelor of Science psychology, Philosophy Minor, Bachelor of Science psychology, Philosophy Minor at Suffolk University
Spanish