Fernando Andrade-Larios
Summary
Results-driven professional prepared for committee responsibilities and known for high standards and achieving outcomes. Offers valuable committee experience and strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability. Reliable and flexible, with focus on leadership and problem-solving.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Intern
Rising Scholars Academy, South Texas ISD
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted staff in aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessments with state learning goals
- Participated in observations, coaching, and supervision of staff
- Planed and lead staff development activities related to the school's action plan
- Assumed a leadership role in the staff selection process
- Participated in school improvement leadership activities including developing and affirming the vision, mission, and campus goals
- Presented student performance data analysis to all stakeholders
Education Improvement Committee (EIC) Member
Rising Scholars Academy, South Texas ISD
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Advised the STISD Board of Directors in establishing and reviewing district educational goals, objectives, and major district-wide classroom instructional programs
- The duties of the council include evaluating district instructional programs, making recommendations on proposed changes to campus curricular offerings, and advising the Superintendent of the effectiveness of pilot instructional projects
Technology Department Chairperson
Rising Scholars Academy, South Texas ISD
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Promoted the district's curriculum and instructional programs at the district and campus levels, collaborating with the principal and other faculty members on the campus leadership team
- Worked closely and cooperatively with other faculty members and the campus leadership team
- Maintained, implemented, and assessed the district's instructional programs
- Assisted with the development and administration of the department budget
- Shared professional growth opportunities as well as current trends and methodologies within specific curricular areas with department members
Team Leader
Rising Scholars Academy, South Texas ISD
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Promoted the integration of instructional programs at the campus level; facilitating team problem-solving and the monitoring of the academic success of all students on the assigned team and collaborating with the principal and other teachers on the campus leadership team
Middle School Teacher
Rising Scholars Academy, South Texas ISD
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Created instructional resources for use in the classroom
- Planed, prepared and delivered instructional activities
- Created a positive educational climate for students to learn in
- Met course and school-wide student performance goals
- Participated in ongoing training sessions
- Created lesson plans and modified them accordingly throughout the year
- Created projects designed to enhance activities and lessons
- Stayed abreast of current topics in education
- Utilized various curriculum resources
- Integrated competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans
- Utilized curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
High School Teacher
Medical Professions, South Texas ISD
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Created instructional resources for use in the classroom
- Planed, prepared and delivered instructional activities
- Created a positive educational climate for students to learn in
- Met course and school-wide student performance goals
- Participated in ongoing training sessions
- Created lesson plans and modified them accordingly throughout the year
- Created projects designed to enhance activities and lessons
- Stayed abreast of current topics in education
- Utilized various curriculum resources
- Integrated competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans
- Utilized curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
Teacher Mentor
Rising Scholars Academy, South Texas ISD
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Encouraged the development and growth of new teachers
- Ensured the teacher maintains a steady improvement of student learning in the classroom
- Guided new teachers to further develop their planning, instruction, and content knowledge
- Helped orient new teachers to the school community and to teaching in general
- Served as emotional support
Teacher Mentor
Medical Professions, South Texas ISD
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Mentored new and first year teachers
- Supported an atmosphere and attitude conducive to
learning - Collaborated with teachers on subject/grade level
planning - Supported the improvement of pedagogical
instructional strategies and classroom management
practices - Assisted with lesson planning, model lessons, and
support with classroom management - Provided ongoing formative feedback of first year and
new teacher performance (based on clearly defined
teaching standards and expectations) - Supported and facilitate opportunities for new teachers
to regularly observe or co-teach with skilled teachers - Facilitated follow-up discussions of classroom
observation results and co-teaching experiences - Supported the mentee on utilization of data to improve
teaching
Network/Systems Administrator
Houston Associates
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Operated, administered, and maintained Department of Defense (DOD), Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET), Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), Defense Information System Network (DISN), Electronic Mail (e-mail) host, along with associated gateways, Terminal Servers, and Local Area Networks (LAN)
Signal Support Specialist
United States Army
01.1993 - 01.1999
- Administered the organization's communications plans and operations
- Supervised the installation, maintenance, and repair of secure FM and AM radio systems, digitally secured cellular telephones, global positioning systems, switchboards and various wire and antenna systems
- Developed the layout and installation of entire phone and LAN system on Camp Colt, Bosnia from January1998 to June1998
- Supervised the safeguarding of classified materials, equipment and cryptographic keys
Education
M.Ed. - Administration/Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX01.2021
B.S. - Information Technology
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL01.2003
Skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Meeting facilitation
- Operational management
- Policy development
- Policy improvements
- Relationship and team building
- Process improvements
- Adaptable and flexible
- Operations oversight
- Transformative leadership
- Management team leadership
Certification
Teacher Certificates: EC–12 Technology Applications, Texas 8–12 Computer Science, Texas
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Principal Intern
Rising Scholars Academy, South Texas ISD
01.2020 - 01.2021
Education Improvement Committee (EIC) Member
Rising Scholars Academy, South Texas ISD
01.2015 - 01.2022
Technology Department Chairperson
Rising Scholars Academy, South Texas ISD
01.2015 - 01.2020
Team Leader
Rising Scholars Academy, South Texas ISD
01.2015 - 01.2018
Middle School Teacher
Rising Scholars Academy, South Texas ISD
01.2015 - 01.2022
Teacher Mentor
Rising Scholars Academy, South Texas ISD
01.2015 - 01.2022
High School Teacher
Medical Professions, South Texas ISD
01.2006 - 01.2015
Teacher Mentor
Medical Professions, South Texas ISD
01.2006 - 01.2015
Network/Systems Administrator
Houston Associates
01.1999 - 01.2001
Signal Support Specialist
United States Army
01.1993 - 01.1999
B.S. - Information Technology
American InterContinental University
Teacher Certificates: EC–12 Technology Applications, Texas 8–12 Computer Science, Texas
M.Ed. - Administration/Educational Leadership
Lamar University
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