Odalys Fernández
New York
Summary
To utilize my education, experience, and interpersonal skills to obtain a full time Spanish teaching position.
Skilled educator with strong background in language instruction and curriculum development. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational goals. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic classroom settings. Fluent in Spanish with expertise in cultural immersion and language acquisition techniques.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish teacher
Cathedral High School
01.2004 - Current
- Teach classes designated by the Principal.
- Check homework regularly.
- Employ a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest.
- Utilize computer resources, including educational software and the Internet, to promote interactive learning.
- Develop lesson plans based on the needs of individual students.
- Preparing students for oral and written examinations.
- Organize fun events like field trips.
Chair of the language department
Cathedral High School
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Organize and facilitate department meetings.
- Represent the department at Curriculum Committee meetings.
- Work with fellow department chairs on department and interdepartmental initiatives.
- Supervise and evaluate observations within the department.
- Supervise all teachers in the department, which includes formal and informal feedback given throughout the year, including evaluation.
Dean of discipline (Sophomores)
Cathedral High School
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Monitor attendance for my group and discipline them accordingly.
- Monitor Sophomore homerooms.
- Conduct assemblies.
- Supervise cafeteria turns as assigned by the Assistant Principal for Academics.
- Enforce demerits / detention system.
- Meet with parents for disciplinary actions when needed.
- Investigate and address instances of student misbehavior.
- Establish a collaborative relationship with peers and other Deans of discipline.
Education
Master’s degree - Spanish Language and Culture
University of Salamanca
07.2007
B.A. - Spanish
New Jersey City University
05.2004
Three years of undergraduate study - undefined
Higher Education School Luis N. Nuñez Molina
01.1998
Skills
- Computer literate with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Apparel 2000, 45 WPM
- Native spanish fluency
- Strong communication skills
- Classroom instruction
- Adaptability to change
- Language immersion techniques
- Lesson planning
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
Affiliations
Active Member of the Nation Spanish Society – SIGMA DELTA PI
Certification
Master’s degree in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Salamanca in Spain (July 2007).
-B.A. in Spanish from New Jersey City University (May 2004).
-Three years of undergraduate study at Higher Education School Luis N. Nuñez Molina in the Dominican Republic (1995-1998).
-Active Member of the Nation Spanish Society – SIGMA DELTA PI
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chair of the language department
Cathedral High School
01.2012 - 01.2017
Dean of discipline (Sophomores)
Cathedral High School
01.2007 - 01.2009
Spanish teacher
Cathedral High School
01.2004 - Current
B.A. - Spanish
New Jersey City University
Three years of undergraduate study - undefined
Higher Education School Luis N. Nuñez Molina
Master’s degree - Spanish Language and Culture
University of Salamanca