Evie Fernandez Application PackageFernandez Evie
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2355 N Bay Road Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33140
State Zip Code
3059269728
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diegoandevie@gmail.com
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3059269728
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more than $500, 60 days in jail, or both.
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2355 N Bay Rd Miami Beach, FL 33140 - 305-926-9728 – diegoandevie@gmail.com
Evelyn (Evie) Fernandez
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Elementary School Teacher
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Temporary Instructor
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Education and Qualifications
• State of Florida Teaching Certificate: Elementary Education K-6, ESOL, *ESE requirement met (2016-2021)
• Master of Science (2014); Education: Curriculum and Instruction
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
• Bachelor of Arts (2002); Major: History of Art
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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Professional Teaching Experience
North Beach Elementary School- Miami Beach, FL
Teacher- 3rd Grade 2016-2018
Temporary Instructor 2020-Present
Instruct 1st grade curriculum: Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music and Physical
Education. Assess student performance through formal and informal assessment, anecdotal records, student-teacher
conferencing, student portfolios and district required assessments (SAT-10).
Achievements:
Teacher Leader:
• Created, developed and facilitated a professional development course in Differentiated Instruction that
explored the research behind its effectiveness and applicable classroom techniques and benefits.
• Designed and led a vertical planning Professional Learning Community (PLC) with teachers from
Kindergarten and First Grade. This PLC drew from our valuable knowledge base as teachers and provided a
reflective space to examine, learn and plan from student work.
• Facilitated and participated in the Teacher Fellows Professional Learning Community; Teacher Fellows is an
inquiry-based PLC where each teacher pursues their own inquiry and then shares their findings publicly, at
an annual learning showcase.
• Class Dojo Mentor Teacher 2014-2015
Master Teacher:
• Researched, implemented and presented the findings of three different classroom inquiry projects. (2012-
2015)
• Designed and conducted weekly garden lessons in a student-centered edible classroom garden.
• Guided students in general maintenance of the garden with specific focus on compost, harvest, propagation,
and cultivation
• Participated in the Fairchild Challenge (2008-2009, 2009-2010).
• Integrated technology through the development of units that included early coding skills and computer
literacy skills; adapted activities to meet the needs of individual learners.
• Employed kinesthetic, visual, and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
• Actively engaged students in the learning process through the use of manipulatives; employed literature, fine
art, songs, and theatre to encourage participation and better understanding of concepts and skills.
• Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques; included
whole group, individual, small group, center activities and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic
foundation and a positive attitude toward education.
Areas of Teaching Proficiency:
• Assessment
• Guided Reading
• Technology Integration
• Multidisciplinary Lesson Plans
• Differentiated Instruction
• Student Motivation
• Parent-Teacher Communication
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center- North Miami, FL
Teacher- 1st Grade 2007-2010
Teacher- 1st Grade Gifted 2010-present
Instruct 1st grade curriculum: Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music and Physical
Education. Assess student performance through formal and informal assessment, anecdotal records, student-teacher
conferencing, student portfolios and district required assessments (SAT-10).
Achievements:
Teacher Leader:
• Created, developed and facilitated a professional development course in Differentiated Instruction that
explored the research behind its effectiveness and applicable classroom techniques and benefits.
• Designed and led a vertical planning Professional Learning Community (PLC) with teachers from
Kindergarten and First Grade. This PLC drew from our valuable knowledge base as teachers and provided a
reflective space to examine, learn and plan from student work.
• Facilitated and participated in the Teacher Fellows Professional Learning Community; Teacher Fellows is an
inquiry-based PLC where each teacher pursues their own inquiry and then shares their findings publicly, at
an annual learning showcase.
• Class Dojo Mentor Teacher 2014-2015
Master Teacher:
• Researched, implemented and presented the findings of three different classroom inquiry projects. (2012-
2015)
• Designed and conducted weekly garden lessons in a student-centered edible classroom garden.
• Guided students in general maintenance of the garden with specific focus on compost, harvest, propagation,
and cultivation
• Participated in the Fairchild Challenge (2008-2009, 2009-2010).
• Integrated technology through the development of units that included early coding skills and computer
literacy skills; adapted activities to meet the needs of individual learners.
• Employed kinesthetic, visual, and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
• Actively engaged students in the learning process through the use of manipulatives; employed literature, fine
art, songs, and theatre to encourage participation and better understanding of concepts and skills.
• Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques; included
whole group, individual, small group, center activities and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic
foundation and a positive attitude toward education.
Areas of Teaching Proficiency:
• Assessment
• Guided Reading
• Technology Integration
• Multidisciplinary Lesson Plans
• Differentiated Instruction
• Student Motivation
• Parent-Teacher Communication
Charles R. Drew Elementary School- Miami, FL
Teacher- 1st Grade 2003-2007
Grade-Level Chairperson 1st Grade 2006-2007
Instruct 1st grade curriculum: Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music and Physical
Education. Assess student performance through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferencing, student portfolios
and district required assessments (DIBELS and DAR). Created and implemented the 1st grade instructional focus for
Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics.
Achievements:
• Grade Level Chairperson-1st Grade (2006-2007)
• Selected and trained to teach the TEAM (Teaching Enrichment Activities to Minorities) class, an advanced
academic program, for the 2005-2006 school year.
• Integrated technology through the development of units that included typing and computer literacy skills;
adapted activities to meet the needs of individual learners.
Career Development
Professional Development Training
ESE for All Educators 2015
UF Teacher Fellows for i3 Schools 2012-2014
ESOL coursework 2008-2009
Instructional Strategies for Enrichment of Academically Advanced Learners 2005
Interpreting Assessment Data 2006
Electronic Gradebook 2006
Instructional Strategies: Kagan Workshop 2005
Riverdeep Reading for the Primary Grades 2005
Riverdeep Math for the Primary Grades 2005
Comprehensive Reading Plan: Houghton Mifflin Reading 2004
Professional Development: Facilitator Role
Creating a Common Core Curriculum Exchange (PLC) 2014-2015
Best Practices for a Responsive Classroom -DLJK8 Teachers 2014
Additional College Coursework for Certification
Introduction to Education- Miami Dade College 2006
Classroom Management and Communication- Miami Dade College 2006
Educational Psychology- Columbus State Community College 2005
Notre Dame Mission Volunteers/Americorps
Americorps Volunteer:
Apopka, Florida 1999-2000 (Apopka Elementary School/ Office for Farmworker Ministry)
Cincinnati, Ohio 1998-1999 (St. Francis Seraph School)
Apopka: Worked as a teacher assistant in 3rd and 5th grade classrooms. Worked with team members to direct and
run an after-school tutoring program for middle and high school students. Taught citizenship education and ESL
classes. Worked with counseling professionals to create and participate in a support group for teenage girls.
Cincinnati: Served as a teacher assistant in a 1st grade classroom. Worked with the principal to alleviate attendance
problems, supervise the cafeteria, and helped with after school activities. Supervised recess, lunch, and field trips.
Created and supervised an after-school art club and a track team.
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Technical Integration and Proficiencies
Microsoft Office/ iReady / Class Dojo / Pinnacle Electronic Gradebook / Internet Navigation / Email / SmartBoard /
Promethean Board / Accelerated Reader
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References
• Mr. Bernard Osborn- Principal
• Dr. Blanca Correa-Cespedes- Assistant Principal
• Ms. Mitzi Parlor- Assistant Principal
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center
15000 Bay Vista Blvd.
North Miami, FL 33181
(305) 354-2600