Vicki So Rodriguez
About Vicki So Rodriguez
Vicki So Rodriguez is a Design Strategy Coordinator at Nwea, with a strong background in education and curriculum alignment. She has experience in various educational roles and holds degrees from Georgetown University and the University of Missouri - Saint Louis.
Work at NWEA
Vicki So Rodriguez has been serving as the Design Strategy Coordinator at NWEA since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing educational technology solutions through design thinking methodologies. Her responsibilities include aligning curriculum with educational standards and implementing data-driven instruction strategies. Rodriguez's work contributes to the organization's mission of supporting educators and improving student learning outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Rodriguez holds a Master of Education from the University of Missouri - Saint Louis, where she studied from 1991 to 1995, and a Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University, completed in 2009. She has a strong background in K-12 education, with expertise in facilitating professional development sessions that emphasize technology integration and virtual learning. Additionally, she is proficient in Arabic, having studied at the American University of Cairo and Qasid Arabic Institute.
Background
Rodriguez began her career as a Corps Member with Teach For America in New York from 2009 to 2011. During the same period, she also worked as a teacher at St. Louis Public Schools. Following her initial teaching experience, she held various roles at Rubicon International, including Regional Portfolio Manager and Senior Instructional Designer, from 2011 to 2016. She later worked as a Customer Success Consultant at Turnitin from 2016 to 2018.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Rodriguez has demonstrated a commitment to educational improvement and technology integration. She has facilitated professional development sessions aimed at enhancing the use of technology in classrooms. Her strategic planning skills for K-12 SaaS sales and implementation have also contributed to her effectiveness in educational roles. Rodriguez's diverse experiences across various educational institutions highlight her dedication to advancing educational practices.