GRACIELA FERNANDEZ
GRACIELA FERNANDEZ
14215 Punch Street, Silver Spring, MD 20906 | ------------ | ------------
Bilingual Experience Classroom Spanish Teacher
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
� Creative Lesson Planning
� Curriculum Development
� Instructional Best Practices
� Classroom Management & Discipline; Experiential Learning
� Special Needs Students / IEPs
� Training in the Tools of the Mind and Creative Curriculum Programs
� Child Development Associate (CDA)
� BA in Elementary Education
� BA Education in Spanish
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Blueford Drew James Academy??????? December 2018-2019
Beechfield Elementary Elementary and Midle School???? August 2018-2019
Bruce-Monroe Park Row, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), Washington, DC? August 2015-July2018
Walker-Jones Education Campus, District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC June 2015-July2016
Tubman Elementary School, District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC? August? 2011-June 2015
Smothers Elementary School, District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC? August? 2008-June2010
Teaching Assistant and Paraeducator
� Co-teacher, 20 preschool-aged and elementary school-aged children, in a full-day educational program.
� Assist the lead teacher with curriculum planning using Creative Curriculum and Tools of the Mind.
� Provide interpretation and translation for Latino children and their families and for non-Spanish speaking teachers.
� Mentor and assist new teachers on curriculum development and teaching methods.
� Observe and report on the behavior, education, and social aspects of each child.
� Guide the children towards independence through various activities including lunch and recess.
� Serve as lead teacher when the main teacher is out of the classroom or ill.
� Performed the role of head teacher for over two months while at Tubman Elementary School after the lead teacher left for the year.
The Family Place, Preschool Teacher, Washington, DC??????2007-2008
Argentina School, Potomac, MD Part-time work every Saturday? ????2007-2008
Centro Nia, Toddler Teacher, Washington, DC???????2006-2007
Tulipanes, Third Grade Teacher, Fernando de la Mora, Paraguay????2000-2002
Lead Teacher
� Created curriculum using Creative Curriculum guidelines and developed detailed lesson plans.
� Taught up to 25 students with the assistance of a paraeducator.
� Mentored and advised a paraeducator on teaching methods, curriculum, lesson plans, and student behaviors.
� Developed detailed reports and records for each student to monitor progress and report to their parents.
� Worked closely with other teachers, principals and staff members.
� Served as point of contact for the Latino community and acted as interpreter and translator.
Washington International School, Washington, DC??????2004-2005
Substitute and Saturday School Teacher
� Taught as a substitute teacher in the Spanish department for students in first through ninth grade.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
� Certified Child Development Associate
� Certified Nursing Assistant, Geriatric Nursing Assistant, Med Tech, Phlebotomist
� Bachelor in Elementary Education Saint Nicholas De Bari, Fernando de la Mora Paraguay World Education Services, equivalent to US degree?????? 1997-2000
� Edupca University, Coronel Oviedo, Paraguay, BA in Education (World Education Services, equivalent to US degree); Paraguay Board of Teaching Certification????? 2013
� English and basic computer skills
REFERENCES
Daryl Wagner, Psychologist,------------, personal
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Elizabeth Quevedo, Co-Worker, Bruce-Monroe Park Row, Teacher, Master in Science, E------------;------------?
Halley Wiggs, Principal, The Family Place,------------, ------------
Michael Donaldson, Jr., MT, Spanish Professor (DCPS and UDC), Michael.Donaldson@dc.
Cassandra Belton, Supervisor, Powell Elementary School, Teacher,------------, ------------
William Wallace; Co-Teacher;------------; ------------
GRACIELA FERNANDEZ
14215 Punch Street, Silver Spring, MD 20906 | ------------ | ------------
Bilingual Experience Classroom Spanish Teacher
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
� Creative Lesson Planning
� Curriculum Development
� Instructional Best Practices
� Classroom Management & Discipline; Experiential Learning
� Special Needs Students / IEPs
� Training in the Tools of the Mind and Creative Curriculum Programs
� Child Development Associate (CDA)
� BA in Elementary Education
� BA Education in Spanish
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Blueford Drew James Academy??????? December 2018-2019
Beechfield Elementary Elementary and Midle School???? August 2018-2019
Bruce-Monroe Park Row, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), Washington, DC? August 2015-July2018
Walker-Jones Education Campus, District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC June 2015-July2016
Tubman Elementary School, District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC? August? 2011-June 2015
Smothers Elementary School, District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC? August? 2008-June2010
Teaching Assistant and Paraeducator
� Co-teacher, 20 preschool-aged and elementary school-aged children, in a full-day educational program.
� Assist the lead teacher with curriculum planning using Creative Curriculum and Tools of the Mind.
� Provide interpretation and translation for Latino children and their families and for non-Spanish speaking teachers.
� Mentor and assist new teachers on curriculum development and teaching methods.
� Observe and report on the behavior, education, and social aspects of each child.
� Guide the children towards independence through various activities including lunch and recess.
� Serve as lead teacher when the main teacher is out of the classroom or ill.
� Performed the role of head teacher for over two months while at Tubman Elementary School after the lead teacher left for the year.
The Family Place, Preschool Teacher, Washington, DC??????2007-2008
Argentina School, Potomac, MD Part-time work every Saturday? ????2007-2008
Centro Nia, Toddler Teacher, Washington, DC???????2006-2007
Tulipanes, Third Grade Teacher, Fernando de la Mora, Paraguay????2000-2002
Lead Teacher
� Created curriculum using Creative Curriculum guidelines and developed detailed lesson plans.
� Taught up to 25 students with the assistance of a paraeducator.
� Mentored and advised a paraeducator on teaching methods, curriculum, lesson plans, and student behaviors.
� Developed detailed reports and records for each student to monitor progress and report to their parents.
� Worked closely with other teachers, principals and staff members.
� Served as point of contact for the Latino community and acted as interpreter and translator.
Washington International School, Washington, DC??????2004-2005
Substitute and Saturday School Teacher
� Taught as a substitute teacher in the Spanish department for students in first through ninth grade.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
� Certified Child Development Associate
� Certified Nursing Assistant, Geriatric Nursing Assistant, Med Tech, Phlebotomist
� Bachelor in Elementary Education Saint Nicholas De Bari, Fernando de la Mora Paraguay World Education Services, equivalent to US degree?????? 1997-2000
� Edupca University, Coronel Oviedo, Paraguay, BA in Education (World Education Services, equivalent to US degree); Paraguay Board of Teaching Certification????? 2013
� English and basic computer skills
REFERENCES
Daryl Wagner, Psychologist,------------, personal
D------------
Elizabeth Quevedo, Co-Worker, Bruce-Monroe Park Row, Teacher, Master in Science, E------------;------------?
Halley Wiggs, Principal, The Family Place,------------, ------------
Michael Donaldson, Jr., MT, Spanish Professor (DCPS and UDC), Michael.Donaldson@dc.
Cassandra Belton, Supervisor, Powell Elementary School, Teacher,------------, ------------
William Wallace; Co-Teacher;------------; ------------