Roderick Prior

My background spans banking operations, instructional design, ESL/TESOL delivery, and international education administration (including SEVP PDSO work), but I truly desire to use my experiences to be of service to communities at large. My strengths include partnering with SMEs and stakeholders, building structured learning pathways, improving processes, and supporting learners with varied language and cultural backgrounds. I'm focusing my career path now on working with displaced communities, foster programs, and LGBTQ+ youth support.

Educator and administrator with 7+ years supporting international and adult learners through academic advising, ESL instruction, and federal compliance oversight.

Experience includes serving as a PDSO at The English Island, where you managed SEVIS records, led Form I‑17 updates, and supported a 225% increase in student enrollment through operational improvements. Strengths include building scalable tracking systems, implementing LMS platforms, and optimizing workflows that reduced onboarding time and improved grade‑processing efficiency. Additional background spans volunteer ESL instruction, virtual K–12 teaching, curriculum development, and leadership roles in professional associations, supported by earlier experience in banking operations and administrative services.

Master of Education in English Language Learning (4.0 GPA) from Northcentral University, supported by a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts from Georgia State University. Professional development includes TEFL certifications (120‑hour and Young Learners), Articulate Storyline training, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certifications (Foundations completed; Architect in progress).