Fiorella Gardella
Costa Mesa
Summary
Teacher, 18+ years of experience in diverse subjects including Middle and Elementary School Science, History, Math, Robotics and Spanish. Resourceful, adaptable and approachable style. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dual Immersion Middle School Science Teacher
Orange Unified
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Science Teacher - Dual language instruction
Garden Grove Unified School District
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Taught 7th and 8th grade science
- Taught 7th grade science in Spanish.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
Instructor, serving Homeschool Students
The Arbor Learning Community
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Taught and wrote curriculum: Geology, Nature Studies, California History, Robotics, Spanish Immersion, Environmental Studies, Robotics, Physical Science, grades 1-8.
Naturalist, Camp Educator, Events
Environmental Nature Center (ENC)
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Taught environmental and social studies programs grades K-12
- Planned lessons and camp activities
- Supervised and assisted in special events such as weddings and fundraisers.
Environmental Consultant
City of Lima
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted establishing a butterfly conservation project, in city parks throughout Lima.
Environmental Educator
Surfaid International
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Taught diverse environmental topics and crafts.
Science Teacher
Hialeah Middle School
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Taught sixth, seventh and eighth grade level science to mainstream students, English learners and special education students
- Assisted in developing tutoring programs to reach 'at risk' student populations
- Organized parent conferences to resolve conflicts in education
- Science club, Lead Facilitator: Coordinated and facilitated field-trips, community service projects and fundraising activities
- Science Fair Coordinator: coordinated science projects presentations and displays at the school and district level
- Tutor: math and science tutor.
Science Teacher
Allapattah Middle School
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Taught sixth, seventh and eighth grade level science to mainstream students and English learners
- Science club lead instructor: facilitated science related projects after school and fundraising events
- Project SEMAA (Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy) Facilitator: Engaged students in science based projects and laboratories
- Science Tutor to English learners.
Data Collector
Westat, Head Start Study
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Interviewed parents and tested students at different preschools settings and in their homes, at Miami Dade County - Florida.
Substitute Teacher
Miami Dade County Public Schools
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Substituted for all subjects from elementary level, to high school level students throughout Miami Dade County, Florida.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Conservation Biology
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio05.2014
B.A. Social Ecology -
University of California Irvine
06.2000
A.A. Environmental Studies -
Miami Dade Community College
Miami, Florida05.1998
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal Skills
- Student engagement
- Spanish Language
- Lesson Planning
- Skills Development
- Reading Comprehension
- Organizational ability
- Laboratory Management
- Lesson implementation
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Student assessment
- Microscope use
- Student Engagement
- Environmental education
Certification
- California Teaching Credentials, Biology (K-12)
- BCLAD
- Florida Permanent Teaching Credentials, Biology and Middle School Science (6-12).
- Advanced Placement Environmental Science Certificate.
- Advanced Placement Biology Certificate.
Additional Information
Computer Literate - Google Classroom, Word, Spreadsheet, Canva, Nearpod, Quizlet.
Affiliations
- National Science Teacher Association
- Citizen Science Association
- Orange County Chapter Society for Conservation Biology.
Presentations
- Workshop: "Teaching with Citizen Science," Hialeah Middle School, Florida, 2013
- Workshop: "Teaching with Citizen Science," Environmental Nature Center 2017, 2018
Projectsinitiatives
- Supporting Maasai Girls' Education - Kenya, 2014 - now.
- Promoting citizen science in schools in Peru 2017.
- Citizen Science/ Habitat Conservation in Parks - Lima, Peru 2015-2020
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Camping
- Citizen science
- Traveling
- Reading
- Biking
- Swimming
Training
- CABE
- AVID
- Earth Expedition courses on Conservation Biology - Mexico, Peru, Kenya, 2011-13.
- Research in Ecology Summer Program at the University of Miami, 2004
Volunteer Experience
- Ubuntu Education and Sustainability Coordinator 2022-now
- GRIP Youth Mentor 2023-2024
- Young Singers of Orange County: Board Member 2019-now.
- Biking and Walkability Committee, City of Costa Mesa, 2019.
- ELAC" (English Learner Advisory Committee): President at College Park Public School 2017-now.
- Kuyayky Foundation"- Board Member: Community Outreach Coordinator, 2005-now.
- Back to Natives": Volunteer in habitat restoration projects 2017.
- Take Stock in Children": Youth Mentor, 2009-2010.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dual Immersion Middle School Science Teacher
Orange Unified
08.2023 - Current
Science Teacher - Dual language instruction
Garden Grove Unified School District
01.2022 - 01.2023
Instructor, serving Homeschool Students
The Arbor Learning Community
01.2016 - 01.2021
Naturalist, Camp Educator, Events
Environmental Nature Center (ENC)
01.2015 - 01.2021
Environmental Consultant
City of Lima
01.2015 - 01.2017
Environmental Educator
Surfaid International
01.2010 - 01.2011
Science Teacher
Hialeah Middle School
01.2005 - 01.2010
Science Teacher
Allapattah Middle School
01.2003 - 01.2005
Data Collector
Westat, Head Start Study
01.2002 - 01.2003
Substitute Teacher
Miami Dade County Public Schools
01.2000 - 01.2002
Master of Arts in Teaching - Conservation Biology
Miami University
B.A. Social Ecology -
University of California Irvine
A.A. Environmental Studies -
Miami Dade Community College
- California Teaching Credentials, Biology (K-12)
- BCLAD
- Florida Permanent Teaching Credentials, Biology and Middle School Science (6-12).
- Advanced Placement Environmental Science Certificate.
- Advanced Placement Biology Certificate.
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