Fernanda Gutierrez
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Universidad De Carabobo, enhancing student engagement and academic outcomes through innovative teaching strategies and a strong foundation in Biochemistry. Known for exceptional patience, empathy, and collaboration skills, consistently boosting class participation and performance. Expert in adapting lesson plans to meet diverse student needs, achieving notable improvements in learning environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Services
03.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Identified individual student needs and created tailored lesson plans for improved academic outcomes.
Coordinator of Biochemistry, Medicine
Universidad De Carabobo
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking of the development of professors and students.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
Associate Professor of Biochemistry
Universidad De Carabobo
05.2010 - 12.2017
- Taught biochemistry Courses to the Faculties of Medicine, Bioanalyst, and Nursing; providing instruction to up to 50-100 undergraduate students.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and using techniques to track student participation.
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
- Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, refine instructional strategies, and improve overall teaching quality.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Improved student retention rates by providing timely feedback, tailored support services, and close monitoring of progress throughout the semester.
Adjunct Professor of Chemistry
Universidad De Carabobo
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Taught Organic Chemistry courses, providing instruction to up to 80 and more undergraduate students.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
Education
Master of Analytical Toxicology -
Universidad De Carabobo
Valencia, Venezuela.2012
Bachelor of Bioanalyst - Science
Universidad De Carabobo
Valencia, Venezuela. 2007
High School Diploma -
U.E Instituto Santa Cruz
Valencia, Venezuela.2000
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- English Speaking
- Tutoring
- Spanish Speaking
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Adaptable nature
- Group and individual instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Knowledge of Biochemistry
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Academic Performance Improvement
Credentials
Date Institution Name of the course
2024 Harvard University. USA Principles of Biochemistry.
2015 Universidad de Carabobo. Valencia, Venezuela Induction in the application of Productive
Tools for Virtual Learning in moodle.
2012 Universidad de Carabobo. Valencia, Venezuela Postgraduate Course not conducive to
degree of expansion in teacher training.
2010 Wall Street English. Valencia, Venezuela. English.Level completed, Upper Waystage.
2006 Universidad de Carabobo. Valencia, Venezuela Basic Pharmacology, Clinical Toxicology.
2006 Universidad de Carabobo. Valencia, Venezuela Instrumental English.
2002 Universidad de Carabobo. Valencia, Venezuela English.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
PUBLICATIONS
Journals:
1. Fernanda Gutiérrez, Maria Brett, Marvin Querales. Lipemia in Patients Who Receive Treatment with Psychopharmacos. J Anal Pharm Res 2017; 5(3): 00142.
2. Ruth Álvarez, Celia Rondón, Fernanda Gutiérrez , Carlos Aguilar, Iliannys Suárez, Freddy Hernández. Alternativa ecológica en la obtención de un biopolimero biodegradable a partir del almidón de la yuca. Agrollania2017; 14(1).
3. Fernanda Gutiérrez , Victor Arcila, Karmaria Quintero, Ruth Alvarez, Marvin Querales. Niveles de aluminio sérico en un grupo de pacientes con enfermedad de Alzheimer. Acta Bioq Clin 2014; 48(4): 485.
4. Maritza Rodríguez, Yolima Fernández, Sharim Marrero, Yalitza Aular, Mary Ann Moscoso, Karen Peña, Yuritmia Ruiz, Fernanda Gutiérrez , Marianela Muñoz, Arlicet Gonzalez, Jesus Rodríguez. Capacidad respiratoria, niveles de Vitamina C y Malonilaldehído en estudiantes de bioanálisis fumadores y no fumadores. INHRR 2010;41(1): 7.
5. Sharim Marrero, Soraya González, Fernanda Gutiérrez , Zenaida Castillo, Arianna Rojas, Jeslin Cotez. Valores séricos de deshidrogenasa láctica como factor pronóstico en pacientes VIH/SIDA con infecciones oportunistas. Portales médicos 2009; 4(8): 159.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Services
03.2024 - Current
Coordinator of Biochemistry, Medicine
Universidad De Carabobo
01.2015 - 12.2017
Associate Professor of Biochemistry
Universidad De Carabobo
05.2010 - 12.2017
Adjunct Professor of Chemistry
Universidad De Carabobo
01.2009 - 08.2011
Master of Analytical Toxicology -
Universidad De Carabobo
Bachelor of Bioanalyst - Science
Universidad De Carabobo
High School Diploma -
U.E Instituto Santa Cruz
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