Theresa Fernandez
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) 915-565-7414, (C) 623-205-0657,
Objective
Passionate, dedicated educator seeking a position in teaching early childhood in a public school or a reputable company. To better facilitate student learning in various areas such as social skills, behavior, and academics.
Work Experience
Teacher (08/05/1998 – Present)
Lead teacher in an inclusion Prekindergarten setting.
Last Employer: Osborn School District
Contact Person: Leslie Beauchamp
Responsibilities: 1 Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play. 2.Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music and storytelling. 3.Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order. 4.Read books to entire classes or to small groups. 5.Taught basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, social skills, name recognition and writing. 6.Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. 7.Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists. 8.Meet with parents or guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development. 9.Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students. 10.Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. 11.Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines. 12.Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs ande interests. 13.Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicate those objectives to children. 14.Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. 15.Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration. 16.Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and worki time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate. 17.Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence. 18.Supervised, evaluated, and planned assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers. 19.Attend staff meetings, and served on committees as required. 20.Perform administrative duties such as hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading. 21.Administered tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential. 22.Held parent meetings for training purposes. 23. Met with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Accomplishments: Prepared children to get a head start in kindergarten and enjoy learning.
Assistant Teacher (08/10/1993 – 05/30/1998)
Worked with a variety of children, both typical and special education, from various backgrounds.
Last Employer: Issac Pre-k Center
Contact Person: Kathy Munoz Tellez
Responsibilities: 1.Assisted in implementing daily lesson plans. 2.Participated in in-service training. 3.Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean classroom environment. 4.Assisted with maintaining developmentally appropriate classroom. 5.Assisted with maintaining classroom records, atendance, forms and reports. 6.Keep the teacher informed regarding classroom activities and events. 7.Assisted to ensure compliance with state and local licensing rules. 8.Provided such other related duties as may from time to time be assigned. 9.Accompanied teacher for weekly home vists. 10.Assisted in preparing for Parent/Teacher Conferences. 11.Treat children, parents, other teachers with respect and dignity.
Accomplishments: Was able to educate myself both at work and in college.
Education
Establishment: Ottawa University/ Phoenix, Arizona
Degree: Masters of Arts in Education
Education Period: 08/04/2003 - 12/21/2005
Speciality: Bilingual ED/ESL
Average Grade: 3.77
Establishment: Ottawa University/Phoenix, Arizona
Degree: Bachelors
Education Period: 06/01/2001 - 07/31/2003
Speciality: Elementary Education
Average Grade: 3.53
Details: I graduated Cum Laude.
Establishment: Glendale Community College/Glendale, Arizona
Degree: Associated in Early Childhood
Education Period: 08/01/1996 - 05/30/1998
Average Grade: 3.40
Details: Graduated on the Dean's List with honors
Skills
I have recently received my CAGS (Certificate of Advance Graduate Studies) in special education.
Computer Skills: I am able to work with Microsoft Office and the different areas like word, Power Point and Excel.
Foreign Language Skills: English/Proficient at speaking, writing and reading. Spanish/Can speak, write and read efficiently
Additional Information
Honors: Graduated with honors from Glendale Community College and Cum Laude from Ottawa University. In 2006 I received the Arizona Early Childhood Consortium's Early Childhood Award.
Certifications or Licensures: CAGS/Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Special Education
Interests
My interest includes working in the after school programs the schools have, especially the arts and crafts class.