Carmen Adriana Fernandez Torales

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CARMEN ADRIANA FERNANDEZ TORALES

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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Art Teacher at Whole Kids Academy, Rockville Maryland Current Summer Camp instructor at the Smithsonian Associate,Washington, DC June-July 2023 Teacher at Whole Kids Academy, Rockville, Maryland April 2015 - August 2022 My role as a Lead Teacher during these years was: planning, coordinating, and implementing daily programs to children from 3 to 5 years old.

Practicum in Early Childhood Education 90 hours. Montgomery College Childcare Center, Takoma Park, Maryland. October to December 2014

EDUCATION

University of Maryland 4th year (current)

Studio Art (A.A.T) Undergraduate

Smithsonian Associate, Washington DC, United States. Current Smithsonian Associate Certificate Program in World Art History Montgomery College, Maryland-United States. 2013-2015 Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.)

Early Childhood Education one year Certificate

Montgomery College, Maryland-United States. 2009-2014 Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.)

Art Education

Facutad Nacional de Asuncion, University, Asuncion-Paraguay. 2004-2006 Architecture - degree not conclude

San Clemente Maria, High School, Asunción-Paraguay. 2000-2003 High School Diploma

Secondary level degree in Business Administration

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HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Member, of Habitat for Humanity Paraguay

2004-2006

Dean’s List, Montgomery College

Fall 2010

Dean’s List, Montgomery College

Fall 2011

Dean’s List, Montgomery College

Spring 2015

For a Remarkable growth, Whole Kids Academy

2017-2018

Employee of the Month, Whole Kids Academy

September 2018

Certificate of Tenure, Whole Kids Academy

January 2019

I was selected to participate in the 2019 Summer institute for Educator: Art and Thinking, from the National Gallery of Art. 20 hours of Professional Development July 2019

I was selected to participate in the 2020 Online Summer institute for Educator: Art and Thinking, from the National Gallery of Art. 20 hours of Professional Development July 2020

On the Spot Award, Whole Kids Academy

April 2022

Dean’s list, University of Maryland

May 2023

INTERNSHIP, LEADERSHIP ROLES AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Volunteer, habit for the Humanity Paraguay, Asuncion, Paraguay. 2004 - 2006

- Building houses for low-income people in Paraguay. Volunteer, Open Heart Foundation, Asuncion, Paraguay, 2004 - 2006

- Helping to gather unwanted furniture for people in need in Paraguay. Carmen Adriana Fernandez Torales

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Honors Program Internship, Manzana de la Ribera Memorial Museum of the City, 2005 Asuncion, Paraguay. 2005

- Assisting with exhibitions and organization of art pieces. Volunteering at International Day, CentroNia DC Bilingual Public Charter School, Washington DC. 2014

- Setting up classroom decorations and guiding students along the classroom tour as they learn from different countries.

Volunteering at Book Fair, CentroNia DC Bilingual Public Charter School, Washington DC. 2014

- Assisting with sales, student group visits, organizing merchandise, greeting customers,helping students choose books, picking up and keeping shelves in order. Volunteering at Montgomery College Career Fair, Montgomery College Rockville Campus 2015

- Assisting with welcoming people, information, and direction of the fair.

- Helping in the Building Multiculturalism in Early Childhood Classroom workshop meeting. Volunteering at Montgomery College Early Childhood –Passport to learning at Westfield Wheaton, Maryland 2015

- Assisting with sing-in sheets and waivers.

- Helping children to complete activities.

- Encoring children 2 - 8 years old to explore math, science, literacy, music, art, and multiculturalism through various activity stations. Volunteering at Whole Kids Academy Book Fair In partnership with Barnes & Noble a Community Child Care Event.

- This event was hosted from November 29, 2021 - to December 9, 2021, via both an in-person and virtual event. During my participation in the Book Fair, I provided virtual Story time for children to enjoy at home with their parents; I also developed a list of Books developmentally appropriate for my pre-k students. I attended the in -store event on Saturday, December 4, 2021, where I welcomed parents, chatted with children in helping Carmen Adriana Fernandez Torales

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them select books for home, lead story time, and I helped grow the Whole Kids Academy school library.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Language Skills: Spanish (native language), Guarani (Native language - indigenous language of Paraguay), English (as a second language)

Other Experience: Ballet Student for 7 years - Modern Dance 3 years -Contemporary dance 4 years.

Children caregiver: working as babysitter for 7 years from 2008 to 2015. CERTIFICATES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

2014

- 90 hour Certificate in Preschool. December 2014. 2015

- Building Multiculturalism in Early Childhood Classrooms. Montgomery College School of Education. April 11, 2015.

- Guidance & Positive Discipline Child Development. The Early Childhood

- Institute Inc. May 8, 2015.

- Medication Administration Training COK-Health, Safety and Nutrition. Maryland State Department of Education. July 8, 2015.

- Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 3 hours Special Needs. Maryland State Department of Education. October 1, 2015.

- Professional Development Workshop Training Outside Your Door: Exploring the Art in Nature. Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts. October 3, 2015.

- Cultural Intelligence: Communication with Diversity in Mind. The Early Childhood Institute Inc. October 12, 2015.

- Thinking Routines to Integrate Art and Support Literacy. National Gallery of Art. November 4, 2015.

- Supporting Breastfeeding in Childcare. Montgomery County Child Care Resource and Referral Center. November 10, 2015.

2016

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- Painter of Modern Life/Looking Closely at French Impressionism. National gallery of Art. February 3, 2016.

- Artful Orchestra. National Gallery of Art. February 17, 2016.

- Teaching Strategies Gold Basic. Total Professional Development Hours 12. Teaching Strategies. March 2, 2016.

- Get Set for School Literacy & Math Workshop. Handwriting Without Tears. March 18, 2016

- Get Set for School Readiness & Writing Workshop. Handwriting Without Tears. March 18, 2016.

- Professional Development Workshop Training “Share, Care, and Play Fair”. April 16, 2016

- S.E. A. Kit Training: 3 in Child Development, 2 in Special Needs and 1 in the Professionalism Core of Knowledge. April 29, 2016.

- I am Moving, I am Leaning Brain and Brain and Body Connection. November 11, 2016. 2017

- Basic Health and Safety Training. Montgomery County Child Care Resource and Referral Center. June 6, 2017.

- Soft Stories: Bringing Literature to Life. Workforce Development & Continuing Education Montgomery County Maryland. October 6, 2017.

- Conflict Resolution Strategies. Workforce Development & Continuing Education Montgomery County Maryland. November 10, 2017.

2018

- Parents and Teachers Talking Together. Workforce Development & Continuing Education Montgomery County Maryland. August 24, 2018.

- Exploring Complexity with Contemporary Art. National Gallery of Art. October 17, 2018.

- NAEYC’S 2018 Annual Conference. The National Association for the Education of Young Children. November 14-17, 2018.

2019

- Make and Take Math. Montgomery College Workforce Development & Continuing Education Montgomery County, Maryland. January 28, 2019.

- Summer Institute for Educators: Art and Thinking. National Gallery of Art Department of Gallery and Studio Learning. July 8-12, 2019.

- Sketching for Understanding. National Gallery of Art. November 7, 2019.

- Fostering Empathy Through Art. National Gallery of Art. December 5, 2019. 2020

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- Teaching Critical Thinking Through Art with the National Gallery of Art. Smithsonian X, an online learning initiative of the Smithsonian Institution. April 2, 2020.

- Online Summer Institute for Educators: Art and Thinking. National Gallery of Art Department of Gallery and Studio Learning. July 6-10 2020.

- Math is Fun! Maryland Child Resource Network. August 27, 2020.

- The 2020 Positive Discipline in the Classroom Online Conference. Positive Discipline Association. November 7, 2020.

2021

- Executive Functions Skills. Montgomery College. WorkForce Development & Continuing Education Montgomery County, Maryland. November 11, 2021.

- Each and Every Child: Teaching Preschool Using an Equity Lens (3 hours). Maryland Association for the Education of Young Children. November 11, 2021 2022

- The Importance of Play. Montgomery College. WorkForce Development & Continuing Education Montgomery County, Maryland. June 3, 2022.

- Finding and Funding Your Pro. Development. Montgomery County Child Care Support Service- Early Childhood Services, Department of Health and Human Services. June 22, 2022.

- Supporting Healthy Transitions. Development. Montgomery County Child Care Support Service- Early Childhood Services, Department of Health and Human Services. July 27, 2022.

- Professional Development Course Summer Teacher Institute: The Meaning We Make, in Collaboration with The Phillips Collection and University of Maryland. July 25-29, 2022.

- Building Strong Relationships. Montgomery County Child Care Support Service- Early Childhood Services, Department of Health and Human Services. August 24, 2022. 2023

- Practicing Self-Care in the Classroom. Montgomery County Child Care Support Service- Early Childhood Services, Department of Health and Human Services Practicing Self-Care. January 23, 2023.

- Professional Development Course Winter/Spring Teacher Institute: How Materials Shapes Us: Integrating Art & Science in Collaboration with The Phillips Collection and University of Maryland. March 1,8,15, 29,2023.

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- Professional Development Course Fall Teacher Institute: Art & Wellness in Collaboration with The Phillips Collection and University of Maryland. October 18, 25, November 1, 5 2023.

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