Lizvian Fernandez

Email: lizvianfernandez@yahoo.com

Education
Lehman College
Master of Sciences in Education - TESOL

Bachelor of Arts in History

Bronx Community College

Applied Science Associates in Liberal Arts/ Education

August 2014-May 2016

August 2006-June 2008

August 2003-June 2006

Certification & Skills

New York State Professional Certification in Social Studies, Grades 7-12
Bilingual in Spanish
Adept in implementation of differentiated instruction
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, ARIS and Skedula
Career Related Experience:
Global History Teacher, Bushwick Community High School

September 2013- Present

Co-Teach CTT Global History Classes, providing differentiated instruction for students with IEPs
Provide after school Regents Prep for Global and U.S History, leading to an increased pass rate in both
Regents exams (2013 35% 2014 75%)
Advisor to at-risk youth between the ages of 17-20: Provide academic counseling, assist in career
planning and college application process. Also assist in finding employment, day care services for
children, or any other services they require to facilitate educational success.
Facilitate workshops on the use of Eduware, Skedula, and Differentiated Instruction
COSA: Coordinator of Student Activities: organized school dances, spirit events, et cetera.
Senior Committee Chair: coordinate yearbook, senior trip, prom, et cetera.

Global History Teacher, High School of Graphic Arts

September 2012-June
2013
Co-Taught CTT Global History Classes
Developed Global History Curriculum
Provided after school tutoring and Regents Prep for Global and U.S History
Mentored two student teachers
Credit Recovery: Developed alternative assessments and worked one on one with failing students
Advisor to sophomore students: Provided academic counseling, reviewed unofficial transcripts and
course expectations, assisted in career and college planning
Credit Recovery Teacher, Unity Center for Urban Technologies
February 2011-June 2012
Enrolled and supervised students in Aventa Learning Credit Recovery Courses
Supervised students as they recovered credits both online and offline
Senior Advisor: reviewed student transcripts, assisted in college application process
Developed curriculum using Collaborative Learning, Inc.

Peer mediator: Facilitated meetings between students on the verge of having physical altercations.
Ensured that all conflicts between such students were resolved in a safe and nurturing environment.
Provided after school tutoring in Global, U.S History, Economics and Art
COSA: Coordinator of Student Activities: organized school dances, spirit events, et cetera.
Senior Committee Chair: coordinated yearbook, senior trip, prom, et cetera.