I truly enjoy the challenges that come in working with students that are striving to graduation with their cohort. I strive to apply various pedagogical teaching methods to develop the efficacy of each student. My focus is in English 1 course work, English PreAP, English 1 EOC Prep, Writing Strategies, and English 11/9th. I speak Spanish for those parents who prefer to converse in Spanish with regards to student concerns. More often than not, I want to meet the student where they are and ask of them to rise to the next level of critical thinking. 

Campus Information:

Classroom Number 406 / Most of all assignments will be on Canvas.  Click the link to CANVAS HERE 

All ENGLISH CANVAS COURSES will be held in-person room 406.  I will be posted per day and open during the student' s assigned class period on Canvas in models. Students must use their log in creditials as stated on registration to be allowed to complete the course work.

If a student cannot attend in-person class due to extenuating circumstances, the student can emaile me direclty at gina.rodriguez@smcisd.net and view all the assignments on Canvas which will be dated and mosted weekly by models. 

One-on-one Tutorial can be set up for student by student or parent's request: Email me at gina.rodrigez@smcsid.net for an appointment.

   Mondays  &  Friday - Flex Time SEL Modules

   Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thrusday - Regular Tutorial on Flex Eduificiency Link HERE ( log in through CLEVER)

A DAY Mondays  &    Wednesdays  ( Odd Numbers)

B Day  Tuesdays   &  Thursdays   (Event Numbers)

Friday C Day  ( ALL Classes) 25mins each

School Bell Scheudle Link HERE

General Information: 

Previous Teaching Experience and Volunteer Experiences:

         I teach 9th grade English 1 at San Marcos High School. 

         I attended the 2019 professional development with the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin: 3 days. See Link https://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/news/local-teachers-study-distinguished-scholars-ut

        I was teacher of the year for Phoenix Learning Center 2015: See Link https://smcorridornews.com/smcisd-to-recognize-teachers-of-the-year/

         I am a member of the regional reading committee for the Tomas Rivera Book award hosted by Texas State U. See Link https://www.education.txstate.edu/ci/riverabookaward/committees.html

         Currently, in the 13th year in Teaching English at SMCISD. (Completed 12 year 2021)

          I have volunteered Teaching ESL in the San Marcos Community with St. John Catholic Church for 5 years (2012-2017)

         I have taught 3 years English / Reading Tutor for the College of Applied Arts at Texas State University.

         3 years English/Mentor Tutor for the Caminos: Pre-College Access and Leadership Program Texas State University –San Marcos

         4 years tutoring as the Texas State U writing center at the English Department.

Campus Improvement Efforts at San Marcos High School

         I was on the Campus Leadership Team and Attendance Committee at Lamar Phoenix campus for 9 years.

         I am a teacher-mentor for the Bridges Camp at San Marcos High School: A student focused confidence boosting and academic support system for incoming freshman.

         Currently, I serve on the RTI/ MTSS Campus Committee in order to improve a student's general academic progress as well as overall well being.