Rodolfo Flores
Bilingual Educator ESL Specialist Youth
Development Retail Management
Denver, CO 80219
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SKILLS
Education & Youth Development
● ESL Curriculum Design & Instruction
● Classroom & Behavior Management (K–12)
● Bilingual Instruction: Spanish & English
● Special Education Support & IEP Implementation
● Student-Centered Learning & Parent Engagement
● Technology Integration in the Classroom
Leadership & Management
● Staff Supervision & Conflict Resolution
● Retail Operations & Inventory Management
● Training & Team Development
● Event Planning & Multitasking Under Pressure
● Cross-Functional Collaboration & Customer De-Escalation EXPERIENCE
EOSS Dress for Less (Ross Stores), Austin, TX - Area Supervisor OCTOBER 2023 - MAY 2025
● Supervise and coordinate daily operations for a team of over 90 employees across front-end service and stockroom logistics.
● Provide coaching, performance evaluations, and conflict resolution, ensuring alignment with company standards and store goals.
● Lead team meetings, delegate responsibilities, and monitor productivity to maintain a high-functioning and customer-focused retail environment.
● Cultivate a culture of accountability and professionalism, building trust among peers and leadership.
Camp Canadensis, Mt. Poconos, PA - Soccer Director / Youth Counselor
JUNE 2020 - AUG 2023
● Facilitated structured, age-appropriate programming for youth ages 7–16, integrating physical education with character-building and group collaboration.
● Modeled leadership, communication, and behavioral management in a high-energy residential setting.
● Mentored junior counselors, promoted emotional safety, and maintained inclusive, culturally responsive practices throughout camp activities.
● Worked closely with families and senior staff to ensure camper growth, well-being, and daily goal-setting.
Vashon Island School District, Vashon, WA - Paraeducator / Special Education
SEP 2016 - JUNE 2020
● Supported students with diverse learning needs across grades K–12, including those with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral challenges, and developmental delays.
● Delivered one-on-one and small group instruction aligned with IEP goals in both general education and resource classrooms.
● Collaborated with SPED teams and specialists to implement tailored interventions and track student progress.
● Applied trauma-informed strategies and behavioral interventions to support classroom inclusion and emotional regulation.
● Fostered strong relationships with students and families through patience, trust-building, and a growth-mindset approach. Helen Keller Elementary, Juarez, MX - 4th Grade ESL Educator SEP 2019 - JULY 2020
● Designed and delivered biweekly ESL-based curriculum plans aligned with language development standards, focused on reading, writing, listening, and speaking—with comprehension as the core priority.
● Leveraged technology and modern teaching strategies to increase student engagement and personalize instruction, using tools such as interactive slides, educational games, multimedia content, and real-time feedback systems.
● Achieved a 17% increase in standardized test scores—from 72% to 89%—surpassing state benchmarks and placing all students above peer-level scoring averages.
● Created innovative parent-student-teacher programs, including collaborative projects and open-lesson events, to deepen family involvement and understanding of the curriculum.
● Prioritized transparent communication, consistently articulating the
“why” behind lesson goals to parents and administration, fostering trust and shared responsibility.
● Built a safe, inclusive, and high-performing classroom environment that supported curiosity, language growth, and personal development. EDUCATION
Washington State University, Pullman, WA- Education AUG 2016 - MAY 2019
Vashon High School, Vashon Island, WA - Graduate
SEP 2012 - JUNE 2016
AWARDS
● Emerging Leaders Graduate — Washington State University
● Smart Start Program Graduate — Washington State University
● International Honor Thespian Society Member
● CADCA National Youth Leadership Finalist
● Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity Alumni
● Scholar-Athlete & All-State Honors — Wrestling & Soccer (WA)