Natalie, Year 7, has just joined the Northgate News Team and for her first interview she spoke to Mr Rodriguez, who joined Northgate in September. Mr Rodriguez teaches in the Maths Department. Find out what he had to say in response to Natalie’s questions below.
Have you taught any subjects other than Maths?
Yes. I have taught Spanish and P.E. Once I taught a Technology class.
Have you had any other jobs apart from being a teacher?
Yes. I have been a rugby coach, a receptionist at a hotel, a pe teacher and I help out on my dad’s farm.
What would your perfect house look like?
My perfect house would have a good size garden where I can have lots of space and in the countryside so I can have a farm of my own.
What is your favourite chocolate?
Any type of chocolate.
Were you good at Maths from a young age?
No. When I was younger, I struggled in certain areas in maths but I worked really hard on those areas that I found hard and now I’m really good at maths.
How is the Spanish school system different from the English school system?
The structure is very similar. The only difference is that pupils do not have school uniforms and students wear their own clothes instead. Although if you went to a private school, you did have a uniform.
What was your dream job when you were growing up?
I wanted to become a teacher because I love helping people learn.
Can you describe Northgate in 3 words?
Friendship, outstanding, people.
What is your favourite bit of Maths to teach?
Algebra.
If you had to listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Country Roads by John Denver.
What is your favourite sport?
Rugby and any sport related to water.
What are your hobbies outside of school?
Rugby and finance.
If you could teach any other subject than Maths what would it be?
I would be a P.E. teacher.
Quickfire Questions:
Algebra or shape? Algebra.
Rugby or football? Rugby.
Eat in or eat out? Eat in.
Chocolate or biscuits? Biscuits.
Movie or book? Book.
Spring or Autumn? Spring.
Vacation or staycation? Vacation.
TV drama or TV documentary? TV drama.
Calculator question or non-calculator question? Non-calculator question.
Tea or coffee? Coffee.
Thank you to Mr Rodriguez for taking the time to answer Natalie’s questions. We always look forward to finding out a bit more about our teaching staff and support staff at Northgate. We look forward to the next interview.