Isabel Rodriguez Lopez

About Isabel Rodriguez Lopez

Strategic and results-driven Learning & Development leader with over 8 years of experience designing and implementing high-impact talent and manager development programs in fast-paced, global environments. Proven ability to lead end-to-end curriculum design, from needs assessment to implementation, driving measurable improvements in instructional quality, team performance, and employee retention. A transformational leader recognized for championing DEI, navigating significant organizational change, and building collaborative, high-trust cultures.

Experience

1. Senior Instructor Manager

   General Assembly

   Apr 2023 — Present

   Led the end-to-end design and implementation of a new \'Supported Practice\' curriculum framework for all part-time courses, from codifying the instructional strategy to building a scalable support module in the Canvas LMS to drive student accountability and success- Developed a robust talent pipeline by creating clear pathways for leadership; successfully coached and mentored junior staff, resulting in multiple promotions, and transformed underperforming programs by resolving persistent retention issues and cultivating a high-performing team culture- Provided strategic leadership through significant organizational change, including two major reductions in force and multiple new program launches, successfully managing an expanded portfolio of courses while ensuring instructional continuity and team stability- Drove operational excellence and measurable business results across the instructional organization, improving key metrics including Net Promoter Score (NPS) by over 50 points, maintaining 75% Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and ensuring 100% departmental compliance- Championed and integrated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles into the core of the L&D function, improving team culture through dedicated support for underrepresented instructors and serving as a leader in the Latiné ERG to help shape company-wide initiatives.

Education

• Carleton College

  Bachelor of Arts Degree, Romance Languages & Literature Special Major

  2008 — 2012

• IFE

  Urbanization and French Studies

  2011 — 2011

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  Master of Education - MEd, Urban Education

  2020 — 2022

Skills

• Writing
• Editing
• Microsoft Word
• Nonprofits
• Public Speaking
• Admissions
• Qualitative Research
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Tutoring
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Proofreading
• Excel
• Program Development
• Interviews
• Intercultural Communication
• Data Analysis
• Student Development
• Translation Services
• English
• Social Networking
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Statistics
• Program Evaluation
• Windows
• French
• Higher Education
• Translation
• Mentoring
• Spss
• Creative Writing
• Customer Service
• Community Outreach
• Blogging
• Research
• Spanish
• Microsoft Office