Brian Fernandez

• Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that meet state and national standards.
• Adapt curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with learning differences.
• Deliver engaging and interactive math lessons using a variety of teaching methods.
• Design, administer, and analyze assessment data to inform instruction and provide feedback to students and parents.
• Implement effective behavior management strategies and procedures to promote a respectful, structured, and focused classroom setting
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement best practices in teaching mathematics.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational best practices and math curriculum trends.
• Sponsor and support extracurricular activities such as math clubs, regents prep, and tutoring programs.

• Represent and advocate for the interests and rights of teachers and staff members within the school.
• Ensure that the terms of the collective bargaining agreement are adhered to by both staff and administration.
• Keep members informed about union activities, policies, and important updates.
• Organize and lead regular chapter meetings to discuss union matters and gather feedback from members.
• Participate in political action efforts to advocate for policies and legislation beneficial to educators and students.
• Mediate disputes between staff and administration to seek amicable resolutions.

• Developed and implemented lesson plans, activities and assessments to support student learning.
• Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of a diverse group of students.
• Assessed student performance through observation and formal testing methods.
• Collaborated with other teachers, administrators and parents to ensure successful student outcomes.
• Monitored attendance records, grades, and academic reports for each student.

Received a Transitional B certification to teach mathematics in grades 6-12 from St. Johns University. Completed field training specializing in high-need populations and Participated in a rigorous, Common Core-aligned training program utilizing continuous feedback and practice-based learning. Designed and implemented a Unit Plan with school and statewide standards.Differentiated instruction for students to provide multiple entry points.