Gabriella Fernandez
Oregon City,OR
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
ESS West
11.2022 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Follow school/classroom procedures
- Properly handle disruptive behavior according to school procedures.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Licensed Real Estate Broker (Inacitve)
Works Real Estate, EXp Realty, LLC
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Cultivated strong relationships with agents, lenders and title companies.
- Utilized online marketing platforms to promote real estate services and generate leads.
- Negotiated purchase contracts and lease agreements to establish maximum value for clients.
- Evaluated properties for potential salability and pricing.
- Verified sales compliance with local governmental regulations, environmental standards and industry good practices.
- Appraised property values and assessed buyer income to determine feasibility of offer success.
- Developed successful marketing strategies to promote properties and maximize exposure.
- Provided guidance and consultation to clients to make well-informed decisions in real estate investments.
- Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices.
- Analyzed local real estate market conditions and trends to identify profitable investment opportunities.
- Conducted competitive market analysis to determine optimal pricing for properties.
- Liaised between property owners and prospective buyers to facilitate purchase and transfer of ownership.
- Developed innovative strategies and tactics to promote real estate listings and generate new business opportunities.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
Bilingual Title Support Staff
Howard Elementary School
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Attended training sessions to stay updated on procedures and services.
- Answered telephone and assisted callers by providing information or directing to appropriate employee.
- Assisted employees with making copies, sending faxes, and filing paperwork.
- Assisted in developing materials and supporting activities related to specific cultural background of children.
- Helped supervise at mealtime and ate with children to encourage good nutrition and proper social skills.
- Supported lead teacher in developing and carrying out lessons and in helping students.
- Met program and student needs in coordination with teacher for parent and family involvement in classroom.
- Presented age-appropriate expectations and explanations to students and patiently helped students succeed.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Interpret & translate for new arrival Spanish speaking students and parents & caregivers.
Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Attended daily briefings with supervisors to discuss issues with security screening processes.
- Interacted with public to give directions, explain rules, and regulations and respond to inquiries.
- Performed pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and weapons.
- Operated x-ray machines, hand wands, and advanced imaging technology to conduct screening of passengers and baggage.
- Used explosive detection machines and chemical swab systems to identify potential hazards.
- Developed and maintained positive rapport with passengers and other airport personnel.
- Authenticated boarding passes, identification, and passports to prevent fraudulent travel.
- Discretely observed behavior and demeanor of travelers and staff to screen for suspicious actions.
- Maintained awareness and focus to identify potentially life-threatening objects or weapons of mass destruction.
- Monitored security checkpoints for compliance with applicable security protocols.
- Responded to critical security incidents by applying standard operating procedures designed to minimize loss of life and damage to property.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Engaged in casual conversations with individuals to assess and analyze behaviors.
- Responded effectively to security incidents and provided guidance regarding security procedures.
- Assisted with deployment of advanced technology and equipment for screening purposes.
- Operated X-ray screening machines and tools to screen people, containers, and personal belongings for potential hazards and weapons.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
Educational Support Staff
Medford School District Wilson School
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Supervise students Assist in Media Center & playground Assist in cafeteria Interpret & translate for Bilingual students
- Assisted in developing materials and supporting activities related to specific cultural background of children.
- Met program and student needs in coordination with teacher for parent and family involvement in classroom.
- Supported lead teacher in developing and carrying out lessons and in helping students.
- Presented age-appropriate expectations and explanations to students and patiently helped students succeed.
- Helped supervise at mealtime and ate with children to encourage good nutrition and proper social skills.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
Personal Trainer
International Fitness Gym
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
- Developed customized fitness plans for wide range of clients to expand services.
- Educated participants on proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs.
- Utilized effective record-keeping system for tracking customer information.
- Set up and broke down equipment before and after classes.
Special Education Student Services Office Assistant
Medford School District
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Manage student caseloads for elementary schools
- Work with specialists and evaluators in scheduling student meetings and testing
- Talk to parents by phone and in person to schedule meetings and when coming in to the office
- Manage student paperwork; create confidential files; process Individualized
- Education Programs and Eligibility for students; process work orders from evaluators
- Mail paperwork to parents, building case managers and specialists/evaluators/teachers
- Meet with parents to go over Consent to Evaluate forms/packets
- Interpret and translate English/Spanish for parents
- Answer and make phone calls.
English Language Learner Assistant
Medford School District
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Assist students with language barriors.
- Assist teacher in the classroom.
- Supervise children during recess.
- Interpret & Translate for Bilingual students & parents.
- Tutored students struggling with course material.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum.
- Participated in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement.
Administrative Assistant
University Health & Wellness, Campus Center, Andrews University
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Assisted Director in various tasks.
- Presented at meetings and at workshops and health fairs.
- Attended meetings and took detailed minutes.
- Interacted with students, faculty and staff and community members.
- Promoted the Health & Wellness Initiative.
- Supervise and assisted in leading Wellness Action Team in projects.
- Manage multiple projects and programs at once.
- Kept inventory and organization of office supplies and place orders for new.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Kept inventory of items and fitness equipment.
- Track orders and confirm delivery of items.
- Keep binder of receipts of all items purchased and reported to Director.
- Accounts Payable Department of expenses made each month.
- Provide one-on-one health assessments and personal training to clients.
- Create documents such as information business cards, promotional flyers; research data spread sheets, etc
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
Student Dean and Resident Advisor
Lamson Hall, Andrews University
08.2010 - 04.2015
- Advise and mentor dormitory residents in academic, emotional and spiritual wellness.
- Provide leadership and facilitate in residence hall programs and team building activities among RA/SD team members.
- Provide costumer service at the dorm’s front desk answering questions, calls, receiving mail packages, following a schedule, attending meetings, sending memos to Deans and other miscellaneous tasks.
- Handle residents’ in crisis with care and maintaining confidentiality.
- Assist in medical emergencies and provide transportation for residents to medical center and or emergency room.
- Interpret & Translate for Bilingual residents.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints, and convey information about policy changes.
- Strategized to improve resident care and satisfaction and held weekly meetings with directors to advocate for resident needs.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
- Promoted culture of respect and understanding among students.
- Helped develop and implement programs to foster community growth and development.
- Monitored student behavior and responded to disciplinary issues in accordance with established policies.
- Conducted weekly meetings with students to review goals, address issues and provide support.
- Assisted in recruitment and selection of student leaders.
- Developed and maintained relationships with parents to promote positive living environment for students.
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Technician Intern
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Assisted in the rehabilitation process for patients who had heart stents and/ or open heart surgery procedures done.
- Took vital signs and connect patient to EKG apparatus.
- Monitor and observe exercise done on treadmill and stationary bike.
- Maintained strict adherence to medical center policies.
- Created and maintained reports and analyses to assist in day-to-day operations.
- Attended and participated in variety of meetings and committees.
- Provided clerical support to members of administration.
- Assisted other technicians or professional staff on routine tasks.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Conducted electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, phonocardiogram and stress tests by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
- Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.
Indoor Cycling Instructor
Lamson Hall Health Club, Andrews University
07.2012 - 05.2014
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
- Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
- Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
- Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.
- Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
- Implemented new and creative exercise routines to keep participants motivated.
- Assisted individuals in setting achievable fitness goals, monitoring progress for success.
- Set up and broke down equipment before and after classes.
- Provided emergency first aid and CPR as needed.
- Created comprehensive fitness programs tailored to needs and goals of each individual.
- Educated participants on proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Promoted fitness classes to boost gym attendance.
Summer Staff Group Leader
Teen Bible Academy Central California SDA Church
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Supervise and mentor summer camp teenage students.
- Engage in effective communication and problem solving amongst group.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Liaised with community organizations to promote recreational activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI05.2015
High School Diploma -
Rogue Valley Adventist Academy
Medford, OR06.2009
Skills
- Student Tutoring & Mentoring/ Counseling
- Educational Settings
- Ability to Be Flexible
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Lesson Implementation
- Customer Database Management
- Agent and Seller Communications
- Client Guidance
- Marketing Development
- Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish & English)
Certification
5/19 Real Estate Brokerage License #201232563
10/17 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
05/17 First Aid, CPR, AED American Heart Association
03/13 Advanced Connections Customer Service Certification
Additional Information
- AWARDS ___________________________________________________________________________ , 05/09 Caring Heart Award Rogue Valley Adventist Academy (Oregon SDA Conference)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
ESS West
11.2022 - Current
Bilingual Title Support Staff
Howard Elementary School
12.2021 - 08.2022
Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration
03.2021 - 11.2021
Licensed Real Estate Broker (Inacitve)
Works Real Estate, EXp Realty, LLC
06.2019 - 07.2023
Personal Trainer
International Fitness Gym
05.2018 - 07.2018
Educational Support Staff
Medford School District Wilson School
01.2018 - 10.2018
Special Education Student Services Office Assistant
Medford School District
08.2017 - 01.2018
English Language Learner Assistant
Medford School District
11.2016 - 06.2017
Administrative Assistant
University Health & Wellness, Campus Center, Andrews University
09.2015 - 07.2016
Cardiac Rehabilitation Technician Intern
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 07.2014
Indoor Cycling Instructor
Lamson Hall Health Club, Andrews University
07.2012 - 05.2014
Summer Staff Group Leader
Teen Bible Academy Central California SDA Church
06.2012 - 01.2014
Student Dean and Resident Advisor
Lamson Hall, Andrews University
08.2010 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Exercise
Andrews University
High School Diploma -
Rogue Valley Adventist Academy