Rick Rodriguez Email & Phone Number

Hollywood, Fl, Us

● Instructed a comprehensive full-stack development curriculum, providing students with practical experience and industry-relevant skills, resulting in over 90% of students on the path to completion.● Achieved exceptional feedback from students, recording a 9.68 out of 10 on the student satisfaction survey, showcasing strong teaching performance and communication skills.● Evaluated more than 500 student coding projects, providing detailed feedback on each project, resulting in improved coding skills and a better understanding of programming languages and tools such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Jest, Bash, Git/GitHub, Python, Flask, SQLAlchemy, relational databases, and Firebase.

● Workshop (9/7/2023 - Online): Create a Simple Counter using ReactTopics covered: setInterval, functional components, props, useState, useEffect, component mounting/unmounting, dependency arrays, library filesLink to presentation: https://youtu.be/J8P2XEkrJT4● Workshop (8/17/2023 - Online): Create an Excuse Generator Command Line Interface (CLI)Topics covered: Python lists, random module, functions, looping, string concatenation, and appending.Link to presentation: https://youtu.be/BN16sDZc7Ro● Workshop (5/25/2023 – In Person): Wine and Code – Build a Balloon Popping Game using HTML/CSS and JSTopics covered: Javascript, HTML, CSSLink to codebase: https://github.com/rick-rodriguez16/balloon-pop● Speaking Event (02/2023 - In Person): Becoming a Software Developer MentorTopics covered: What is mentoring? Types of mentors. What’s in it for businesses and individuals, How to become a supportive mentor.Link to slides: https://github.com/rick-rodriguez16/become-a-software-developer-mentor/blob/main/Becoming%20a%20Software%20Developer%20Mentor.pdf

Miami, Florida, United States

● Successfully elevated over 80% of grade 5 student body in mathematics to on-grade level proficiency per year by analyzing and developing effective curriculum and instruction, collaborating with administration and staff, and showcasing strong analytical and problem-solving skills.● Co-founded and led a computer programming club at the current elementary school, engaging and inspiring over 300 students in foundational computer science concepts, as well as creating web pages using HTML and CSS, resulting in increased interest in technology and coding.● Actively led professional development courses for over 50 teachers, teaching basic HTML programming, providing useful outlines of instruction for parents and students, and showcasing strong communication and teaching skills.● Chaired Tech Mentors, a group of over 15 educators, to train and promptly assist a staff of 50 teachers with hardware and other PC-related troubleshooting issues, demonstrating strong leadership and technical expertise.

● Leveraged database using Drizzle ORM and Postgres for the formulation and implementation of robust database schemas, contributing to the development of a proprietary software application.● Undertook comprehensive database migrations, utilizing my expertise to effectively regulate and secure data flows for optimal operational efficiency.● Contributing to the design and creation of a highly intuitive, user-friendly UI, enhancing user experience and client satisfaction.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Criminal Justice