Julissa Fernandez
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Driven and passionate about education and meeting the needs of all students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICT Classroom Teacher
Storefront Academy Charter School South Bronx
08.2018 - Current
- Responsible for developing objective-driven lesson plans based on student needs and approved curriculum
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs for lower and upper elementary.
- Conducted small groups and individual activities inside and outside of classroom based on differentiated learning needs and IEP goals.
- Advocated for needs of students with disabilities
- Participated in annual IEP meeting
- Developed Individualized educational Plans for each student on case load. Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators and service providers.
- Engaged students through activities and use of technology in person and remote.
- Led and participated in school events such as orientations, programs and open houses.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented events to teach traditional, online and in-person training to over 30 families at a time.
General Education Teacher, 1st Grade
C.S. 67 Mohegan School
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Responsible for developing lesson plans based on student needs and approved curriculum
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Utilized state standards to create rigorous, objective-driven lessons
- Engaged students through activities and use of technology
- Assessed and tracked student abilities as related to desired educational goals and objectives
- Team teaching and interfacing with colleagues and administration
- Participated in school events such as orientations, programs and open houses.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Facilitated instruction for over 28 students to promote better learning opportunities.
Intervention Teacher (3-5)
Staten Island Community Charter School
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Familiar with RTI process and Tier'd Instruction.
- Assisted with identifying students for placement in intervention groups
- Plan and facilitate family engagement nights for families of students receiving Title I intervention.
- Advise parents of student progress for purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in home environment.
- Maintained strong working relationships with parents.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies and progress.
- Meet needs of at-risk students through individualized lesson plans and assistance
- Provided instruction to individual students and small groups push in and pull out services.
- Maintained data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress
- Provided data to school teams and Director of student support and participated in decisions about student progress
- Supported student development using classroom games and activities.
- Delivered intervention lessons directly to students
- Provided diagnostic assessments to students as needed
- Collected, interpreted, analyzed and monitored variety of student performance data within Title I education for purpose of determining student progress.
Child Care Provider
Self-employed
08.2012 - 01.2016
- Responsible for developing lesson plans based off of an approved curriculum
- Generate classroom excitement by introducing hands-on lessons and programming
- Meet the needs of at-risk students through individualized lesson plans and assistance
- Meet with parents in parent/teacher conferences, inviting input and maintain strong working relationship with parents, Develop and implement a program for young children ages 6 weeks – 12 years of age
- Plan and execute activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in my program
- Establish trust by applying discipline with fairness and consistency
- Plan menus and credentials for a nutrition program, according to CACFP standards
- Familiar with emergency procedures, perform fire drills and maintain records
- Maintain program administration; keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child's progress; develop and maintain current, accurate and confidential client files.
General Education Teacher, 2nd Grade
Staten Island Community Charter School
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Responsible for developing lesson plans based on student needs and the approved curriculum
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Utilized the state standards to create rigorous, objective-driven lessons
- Engaged students through activities and the use of technology
- Assessed and tracked student abilities as related to desired educational goals and objectives
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Participated in school events such as orientations, programs and open houses.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Student Teacher
P.S 307 Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Recorded and reviewed completed homework assignments, assisted individual students and small groups with class work
- Led read aloud sessions and follow-up reading comprehension activities with whole class
- Collaborated with the cooperating teacher(s) to plan and execute whole class instruction
- Utilized various methods to assess students' learning and provide academic support to students.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Tutor
Great Leaps
09.2009 - 09.2012
- Work one-on-one with elementary school students in subjects including: English, mathematics, Spanish and science
- Assist children in Common Core ELA/ Mathematics State test prep grades 3-5 with specific subject area skill building, test taking strategies, time management and confidence building
- Analyze and maintain records of student's progress to teach to individual needs.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Daycare Teacher Assistant
Happy Trails
06.2007 - 09.2010
- Assisted in planning of developmentally appropriate lesson plans to improve physical and social well-being of children in daycare activities
- Designed and executed programs to achieve curriculum objectives
- Planned and organized field trips, arts and crafts activities, created bulletin boards, flyers and anchor charts for day care
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
City College
Skills
- Word processing software
- Classroom technology
- Proficient in using Google Suite
Technical skills:
- Organization
- Critical thinking
- Positive outlook and Motivated to work independently as well as in a team
Additional skills:
Certification
- NYS Teacher Certification (Grades 1-6) May 2013
- NYS Group Family Daycare License
- Identification and reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
- School Violence and Intervention
- Infant and Child CPR
- First Aid
- DASA workshop
- 200 hour Wellness, SEl, and Yoga Teacher Certification
Hobbies
Meditation
Yoga
Reading
Listening to Podcast
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ICT Classroom Teacher
Storefront Academy Charter School South Bronx
08.2018 - Current
General Education Teacher, 1st Grade
C.S. 67 Mohegan School
08.2016 - 07.2018
Intervention Teacher (3-5)
Staten Island Community Charter School
08.2015 - 06.2016
General Education Teacher, 2nd Grade
Staten Island Community Charter School
08.2014 - 06.2015
Student Teacher
P.S 307 Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science
01.2013 - 06.2013
Child Care Provider
Self-employed
08.2012 - 01.2016
Tutor
Great Leaps
09.2009 - 09.2012
Daycare Teacher Assistant
Happy Trails
06.2007 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Education
City College
- NYS Teacher Certification (Grades 1-6) May 2013
- NYS Group Family Daycare License
- Identification and reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
- School Violence and Intervention
- Infant and Child CPR
- First Aid
- DASA workshop
- 200 hour Wellness, SEl, and Yoga Teacher Certification
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