Fernanda Ferreira
Cell: 786-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Fast-learning bilingual professional with a strong scientific background (B.S. Biology with a pre-med track) and extensive teaching experience in biology, chemistry, and anatomy.
EXPERIENCE
Chemistry and Sociology Teacher January 2020 – Present Doctors Charter School Miami, FL
Create lesson plans, prepare, and deliver lectures for high school students.
Develop and supervise laboratory activities for students.
Evaluate student performance, while maintaining classroom records.
Organize meeting with parents, teachers, and other professionals.
Head of Business Development Feb 2017 – Present
Party Boat Charter – Boat Party Rental Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
Develop the business side of an organization
Identify rising business opportunities and build long-term relationships with prospects.
Evaluate the current performance of the business and find ways to help the business reach its full potential
In charge of sales, marketing, and business management.
AP Biology/Chemistry/Anatomy Teacher August 2012 – 2016
International Studies Charter School - Miami, FL
•Part of faculty responsible for achieving the #1 ranking among Florida High Schools and #13 nationwide (US News and World Report Ranking)
•Develop activities, assessments, and laboratory investigations that engage students in acting and thinking like scientists, drawing from the Curriculum Framework and AP Biology Investigative Labs: An Inquiry-Based Approach.
•Incorporate relevant and effective educational technology into classroom lessons
•Obtained a student passing rate of 89% on the 2015 Biology Mid-Year Assessment
•Received a “Highly Effective” rating in all categories of the Instructional Performance Evaluation and Growth System
Bilingual Teacher August 2008 - May 2012
Wings to Fly Ltda Bilingual Sao Paulo, Brazil
•Teach lessons on a range of skill-building activities for speaking writing reading and listening
•Organize extracurricular opportunities such as annual speech contests and field trips.
•Use kinesthetic visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive
•Provide all students with their own unique learning path through differentiated instruction
Biology/Chemistry and Anatomy Teacher August 2005 – January 2008
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School Miami, FL
•Review all lessons to ensure state and school district curriculum standards compliance using various strategies including visual presentations, group discussion, experiments, and writing reports
•Monitor student performance data throughout the school year and adjusts curriculum according to data trends and results
•Work closely with other staff members to share and implement best practices across all subject areas
•Coach the middle and the high school volleyball team as a head coach 2015 – 2008
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biology May 2004
Barry University Miami, FL
•Pre-Med Track
•Volleyball Student-athlete inductee (Full-scholarship, Six All-American Awards, Athletic Wall of Honor, 2 Year National Championship)
SKILLS AND INTERESTES
Language: Portuguese, Spanish (working proficiency)
Head volleyball coach at Belen Jesuit Prep School August 2005 – January 2008