School Teacher

MARIA JOSEFINA FERNANDEZ

Hili Apartment Complex Building 54, Flat 42

Al Ain,United Arab Emirates

Phone: (971-**-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Bilingual Teaching Professional with more than 15 years of experience

teaching domestically and internationally in diverse educational settings.

Successful experience teaching Spanish and English Immersion programs and

English as a Second Language instruction in preschool and elementary

levels. Committed to fostering education by creating a stimulating,

nurturing, and culturally friendly environment for English/Spanish Language

Learners.

QUALIFICATIONS

. Bilingual (English (fluent) & Spanish (native))

. Proficient with bilingual teaching within the core content areas.

. Experienced in providing ESL instruction.

. Strengths in literacy development and early language acquisition for

English/Spanish language learners.

. Ability to create a powerful, committed, and supportive learning

environment for bilingual students that promote personal growth,

problem solving, critical thinking and achievement.

. Successfully develop and instruct child centered, integrated, thematic

unit curriculum, utilizing multiple intelligences, to create an

atmosphere of learning and fun.

. Utilize solid organizational work, and time management skills.

. Strong interpersonal relations and effective oral and written

communication skills with students, colleagues, principal, parents, and

individuals on all levels.

Computer skills: Windows, Word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet

search, and e-mail procedures.

AREAS OF TEACHING PROFICIENCY

V Early Childhood Education

V Creative lesson planning

V Curriculum integration

V Hands-on instruction

V Play-based learning

V Guided reading

V Classroom management

V Student motivation and engagement

V Educational assessment

V Technology integration

V Parental involvement

V Cultural awareness

MARIA JOSEFINA FERNANDEZ

1185 Glenstone Trail apt. 1B.

High Point, NC 27265

Phone: 336-***-****

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EDUCATION

DEGREE OF LICENTIATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (2002)

Universidad del Norte - Barranquilla, Colombia

BACHELOR DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (1996)

Universidad del Norte - Barranquilla, Colombia

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

. Learning Through Play; Abu Dhabi Education Council- January 2014

. Integrating the KG Curriculum; Abu Dhabi Education Council-

September 2013

. Multi-Sensory Learning; Abu Dhabi Education Council- April 2012

. ESL Strategies; Abu Dhabi Education Council-March 2012

. The Biliterate Classroom; Abu Dhabi Education Council- September

2011

. The Art of Language Teaching; Abu Dhabi Education Council- June

2011

. DIBELS Training; Guilford County Schools- August 2009

. Classroom Instruction That Works; Guilford County Schools- July

2009

. Teaching Writing for First Grade; Guilford County Schools-April

2009

. Successful Literacy Centers for Differentiated Learning; Guilford

County Schools- April 2009

. Differentiated Instruction; Guilford County Schools- October 2008

. Rigor is Not an Option; Guilford County Schools- September 2008

. K-2 Math Toolbox; August 2008

. Reading Intervention foe Elementary Students; Guilford County

Schools- August 2008

. Foundations of Cooperative Learning; Guilford County Schools- April

2008

. Comprehension Strategies; Guilford County Schools- February 2008

. Anti-Racism Training; Guilford County Schools- February 2008

. Behavior Management Strategies; Guilford County Schools- January

2008

. TESA Training; Guilford County Schools- November 2007

. Developing writing in Spanish transfer to English; San Jose Unified

School District- August 2004

. Beyond the basics; San Jose Unified School District- February2004

. A World Without Borders; VIF, San Jose California- October 2003

. GLAD, Guided Language Acquisition Development; San Jose Unified

School District- August 2003

. Sharing Cultures in a Diverse World; VIF, San Jose California-

March 2003.

. Communication in Math; San Jose Unified School District- February

2003

. Step Up to Writing; San Jose Unified School District- November

2002.

. I Can Do It Management; San Jose Unified School District- October

2002.

. Changes in Latitudes-Changes in Attitudes; VIF, San Jose California-

October 2002.

. SFA, Success For all-Reading Program Techniques; San Jose

California- September 2002.

. Harcourt Math; San Jose Unified School District- September 2002.

. Learning Independence, Oxford University Press, Barranquilla,

Colombia - September 1996.

. Integrating Math and language Arts; Altamira international School,

Barranquilla, Colombia - May 1995

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Al Dewan Kindergarten- Abu Dhabi Education Council - Al Ain, United Arab

Emirates ESL Kindergarten Teacher

September 2010 - present

. Delivered instruction in English, and took part in the transition towards

a student-centered learning approach (New School Model) as part of ADEC

education reform.

. Responsible for teaching Literacy, Numeracy and Science in a play-based,

bilingual (Arabic/ English) learning environment.

. Planned creative weekly lesson plans combining play and interactive

activities with an increasing focus on early academic learning in English

through thematic units.

. Applied child centered strategies and differentiated instruction to

respond to all students' academic, social, emotional needs and levels of

learning readiness.

. Implemented interactive learning strategies through Smart board

technology to effectively enhance lessons and increase student

engagement.

. Assessed student performance through anecdotal records, baseline

assessments, student portfolios and discussed student's development with

parents in teacher conferences.

. Maintained effective behavior management within the classroom by

incorporating motivational activities and positive reinforcement

strategies.

. Mentored beginning and mid-career Emirati student-teachers on how to

implement the New School Model of reform which focuses on active, bi-

lingual education.

. Facilitated peer trainings to promote active learning strategies in the

classroom.

. Set goals for Teacher Development Plans to achieve greater quality of

teaching and further professional development.

. Collaborated on creating and revising the School Improvement Plan and

School Action Plan through staff committees.

Kirkman Park Spanish Immersion School- Guilford County Schools - High

Point, NC Spanish Immersion First grade Teacher

November 2007 - June 2010

. Provided instruction in Spanish to English speaking students in all basic

subject areas: Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies and Science.

. Developed and implemented lesson plans fulfilling requirements of the

district's curriculum program contributing to student's educational and

social development.

. Created Spanish learning resources.

. Guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals

and established clear objectives and essential questions for all lessons,

units, and projects.

. Provided one-to-one and small group instruction in order to better

address individual needs.

. Assessed the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and kept

records to document student performance.

. Administered Reading skills tests to students for program evaluation

(DRA, Dibels).

. Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and

administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic difficulties.

. Established and maintained efficient classroom management procedures and

standards of appropriate student behavior.

. Prepared program performances for parents and the local community.

. Coordinated class field trips.

. Participated in faculty meetings and professional development activities

to improve job-related skills.

Marymount School - Barranquilla, Colombia August

2005 - November 2007

English Immersion First grade Teacher

. Developed lesson plans and instructional materials for all content areas.

. Integrated multiple subjects and provided students with hands-on

projects, creating an atmosphere of learning and fun.

. Used differentiated instruction and cooperative group work as

instructional approaches.

. Identified the needs of individual students in the class, and worked to

help each child develop his or her own potential.

. Created assessments to monitor student's progress throughout the year.

. Established and maintained standards of student behavior to achieve an

effective learning atmosphere conductive to learning.

. Participated in extra-curricular after school programs. (Cooking, Art)

Grant Academy Elementary- San Jose Unified School District- San Jose, CA

Bilingual First grade Teacher

August 2003 - June 2005

. Led First grade classroom instruction in all subject areas: Math,

Reading, Writing, Social Studies and Science.

. Provided bilingual teaching to Spanish speaking students.

. Responsible for the bilingual curriculum implementation of the First

grade classroom with an emphasis in the areas of Literacy and Math.

. Elaborated bilingual lesson plans and educational materials based on

California State Standards and Curriculum Frameworks.

. Created a classroom environment conductive to learning and appropriate

for the physical, social and emotional development of students.

. Developed and implemented individualized instruction to students in need.

. Conducted ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and

informal testing.

. Taught Success for All Reading levels Roots and Wings.

. Built excellent, productive relationship via daily contact with parents

and guardians.

. Provided bilingual liaisoning to parents and community.

Empire Gardens- San Jose Unified School District - San Jose, CA

Kindergarten Teacher

August 2002 - June 2003

. Responsible for planning, developing and presenting organized learning

opportunities for students in accordance with state standards.

. Provided a pleasant, safe and creative learning environment conductive to

learning.

. Implemented Success for All Reading program to develop basic skills in

different areas to meet goals for First grade (KinderRoots level).

. Facilitated development of language abilities and stimulated interaction

with other children.

. Identified student needs, made appropriate referrals and developed

strategies for individual education plans.

. Communicated regularly with parents or guardians to discuss student's

progress.

. Maintained professional competence through in-service education

activities provided by the district.

Marymount Elementary School - Barranquilla, Colombia August 1997 - June

2002

English Immersion First grade Teacher

. Provided instruction in English to Spanish speaking students in all basic

subject areas: Math, Language Arts, Social Studies and Science.

. Instructed curriculum in all subject areas using cooperative and small

group learning principles.

. Collaborated in interdisciplinary grade level planning with colleagues to

effectively team teach.

. Differentiated instruction to ensure each student was able to learn

effectively based on his or her ability, interest, and learning needs.

. Utilized positive classroom management skills to engage and instruct

students.

. Created learning centers throughout the classroom for reinforcement and

extra challenge.

. Supported students who were at risk of academic failure providing

additional tutoring before or after school hours.

. Scheduled parent-teacher conferences every three months and provided

progress reports as required.

Altamira International School - Barranquilla, Colombia August 1992 -

June 1997

English Immersion Pre-kinder teacher

. Provided instruction in English to Spanish speaking students in all basic

subject areas.

. Planned and implemented a developmentally appropriate emergent curriculum

for English language learners based on thematic units.

. Developed activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and

social needs of the students.

. Planned daily whole group and small group creative, hands-on lessons that

engaged all students.

. Encouraged students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

through positive reinforcement and redirected undesirable behavior to

promote positive socialization.

. Assessed students weekly to monitor their academic and social progress.

. Discussed children's development with parents in teacher conferences.

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