KARELYS FERNANDEZ PEREZ
Tavernier,USA
Summary
Experienced with guiding students through transformative processes and goal-setting. Utilizes motivational techniques and personalized strategies to drive success. Track record of building strong relationships and fostering client confidence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Coach ESE Department Upper Keys
Monroe County School District/ CSHS
09.2021 - Current
- I assist individuals with disabilities or other employment barriers in finding and maintaining meaningful employment and provide support, training, and advocacy to help clients succeed in the workplace.
- I assist them with job searching, resume building, interview preparation, on-the-job training, and ongoing support.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Offered ongoing support to clients throughout their job search process, leading to increased levels of motivation and self-confidence.
- Conducted mock interviews to help clients prepare for interviews with potential employers.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client strengths, weaknesses, interests, and values to determine appropriate career paths and goals effectively.
- I helped students interested in attending college to complete college and dorm applications, as well as the FAFSA application.
Teacher Support/Credit Recovery [Summer School]
Coral Shores High School
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Provide assistance and instruction to students using computerized education programs and curriculum.
- One-on-one help and guiding students through coursework.
Teacher Support/ ESE/ELL Paraprofessional
Plantation Key School
04.2017 - 09.2021
- Work with ELLs or bilingual students (Kinder to 8th grade) in a variety of settings, including in small groups or one-on-one.
- Helps prepare and present lessons under the supervision of the teacher of record.
- Helps the teacher assess the students' performance levels and needs.
- When necessary, translates the teacher's instructions and explanations into the students' first language and translates student talk for the teacher. I also interprets for parents during conferences, or on the telephone. He translates letters and notes from the teacher or school to parents and from parents to the teacher.
- Due to Covid-19, I was responsible for a classroom with 11 students of 4th grade reinforcing all knowledge taught by their classroom teacher.
- One-on-one with ESE students conducting instructional exercises allocate by the teacher.
- Work with kindergartens students after school to improve their reading skills.
Teacher Support/ ESE/ELL Paraprofessional
Key Largo School/ PKS [Summer School]
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Work with individual students to build up motor skills.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Help students with physical or behavioral disabilities in keeping with their individualized needs, including move to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
- Help students with physical care together with feeding, bathroom needs, and individual hygiene.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
Tutor [After School Program]
Ocean Studies Charter School
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Supervising children during recreational activities, free time, and homework sessions. Facilitating a variety of age-appropriate activities, both indoors and outdoors.
Teacher Support/ ELL Paraprofessional
Key Largo School
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Work with ELLs or bilingual students (Kinder to 8th grade) in a variety of settings, including in small groups or one-on-one.
- Helps prepare and present lessons under the supervision of the teacher of record.
- Helps the teacher assess the students' performance levels and needs.
- When necessary, translates the teacher's instructions and explanations into the students' first language and translates student talk for the teacher. I also interprets for parents during conferences, or on the telephone. He translates letters and notes from the teacher or school to parents and from parents to the teacher.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
Teacher Support/ESE Paraprofessional
Coral Shores High School
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Work with all students in the classroom on assignments and behavior.
- One-on-one with ESE students conducting instructional exercises allocate by the teacher.
- Work with individual students to build up motor skills.
- Help students with physical or behavioral disabilities in keeping with their individualized needs, including move to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
- Help students with physical care together with feeding, bathroom needs, and individual hygiene.
- Assist in running the actions of students and emergency intervention.
- Support the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Help in supervising students all through the school day, both within and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty.
Tutor [After School Program]
Key Largo School
10.2010 - 06.2012
- Remedial education activities that provide additional assistance to students to allow them to improve their academic achievement.
- Tutoring in core academic subjects such as Mathematics, Language Arts, and Reading.
- Activities that complement students’ academic learning by allowing students to engage in more creative activities such as art, music, dance, recreation, and cultural activities.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve personal academic goals, leading to sense of accomplishment and increased motivation.
Education
Law School
University of Havana
Havana, CubaHigh school Diploma - undefined
Jose Marti High School
01.1990
Childcare Education
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Universidad Isabel 1 "Current"
Burgos, EspanaSkills
- Patience and Empathetic
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Classroom management skills
- Motivation techniques
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work speedily and professionally under pressure
- Strong logical skills and attention details
- Quick learner with aptitude to work with least or no supervision
- Team-oriented
- Community networking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher Support/Credit Recovery [Summer School]
Coral Shores High School
06.2024 - 07.2024
Job Coach ESE Department Upper Keys
Monroe County School District/ CSHS
09.2021 - Current
Teacher Support/ ESE/ELL Paraprofessional
Key Largo School/ PKS [Summer School]
06.2017 - 07.2017
Teacher Support/ ESE/ELL Paraprofessional
Plantation Key School
04.2017 - 09.2021
Tutor [After School Program]
Ocean Studies Charter School
01.2015 - 06.2015
Teacher Support/ ELL Paraprofessional
Key Largo School
08.2012 - 06.2013
Teacher Support/ESE Paraprofessional
Coral Shores High School
08.2012 - 06.2013
Tutor [After School Program]
Key Largo School
10.2010 - 06.2012
High school Diploma - undefined
Jose Marti High School
Law School
University of Havana
Childcare Education
Miami Dade College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Universidad Isabel 1 "Current"
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