Teacher Special Education

Christina Fernandez

Bellmore, NY 347-***-**** *******************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL

Virtual Summer School Reading Teacher July 2020-August 2020

§ Created, structured and wrote curriculum for the summer program with an emphasis on youth engagement and standards aligned to data and project-based learning

§ Used Fountas and Pinnell reading assessments to increase students’ reading levels significantly in an eight-week intensive reading program

§ Delivered online instruction that engaged students in meaningful activities in all subject areas through live instruction, recorded lessons, and innovative activities/assignments

NYC DEPT. OF EDUCATION

3rd Grade Integrated Co-Teacher, P.S. 15M Roberto Clemente June 2019–Present In addition to the below, I presently develop and teach curriculum reflective of Common Core Learning Standards and incorporate differentiated instruction techniques to match the unique needs of students with individualized education programs. Implemented remote instruction using a variety of platforms to effectively instruct, engage, and assess students.

§ Collaborate with the cooperating teacher to plan and prepare lessons and activities in math, reading, writing, and social studies

§ Employ diverse techniques to promote active engagement in learning, including individualized instruction and small group work

§ Develop and implement individualized education program for special education students

§ Identify and implement goals tailored to students’ needs by coordinating with families, teachers, and related service providers 5th Grade Dual Language Classroom Teacher, PS. 149Q Christa McAuliffe September 2015–June 2019 Interned and rapidly promoted through a series of increasingly responsible classroom positions based on a demonstrated history of learner performance. Skilled in curriculum and assessment design, research, translation, and the instruction of reading, writing, math, science and social studies in English and Spanish in accordance with the Common Core Learning Standards.

§ Develop and administer quantitative and qualitative assessments to gather data and insights from learners

§ Implement an Agile methodology when developing curricular goals and instructional materials by involving students and parents every step of the way.

§ Use research methods such as surveys, non-directed interviews, anecdotal research, ethnographic reflection and more to solve issues regarding student learning gaps and gauge student learning experience and effectiveness

§ Analyze data reports to drive future instructional decisions

§ Develop curricular goals based on trends in data reports on learning outcomes

§ Present findings and new ideas to colleagues and administrators at weekly status meetings

§ Monitor feedback and manage responses to my instruction

§ Work cross-functionally with other teams, parents and administrators

§ Create and moderate parent and faculty workshops THE NEW QUEENS BEAUTY SUPPLY June 2011–September 2015 Associate Buyer, Jackson Heights, NY

Selected and purchased merchandise to be sold at retail and wholesale levels based on beauty trends.

§ Analyzed data to identify market trends and determine investments

§ Attended national and international trade shows

§ Organized company branding through digital media which led to digital sales of over $25,000 per year EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master of Science in Childhood Education, LIU Post, Brookville, NY, 2015 Activities: Tutored students of various age groups Presented research at the 2013 C.E.S.T.L. Conference Teacher’s Assistant Christina Fernandez

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature, Queens College, Flushing, NY, 2012 Bilingual Extension Certificate: St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

NY Tech Alliance New York State Association for Bilingual Education (NYSABE) Spanish Cultural Society-Casa Galicia of New York SKILLS

Problem solving l Self-motivating l Collaborative worker l Excellent verbal and written communication skills l Highly adaptable l Native fluency in Spanish l Conversational Portuguese

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