Jessica Fernandes
Hamilton
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable secondary educator with over 5 years of experience teaching diverse student populations. Skilled in developing individualized education plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and integrating technology to enhance learning. Committed to equity in education and fostering student growth academically and socially. Fluent in Portuguese and equipped with additional qualifications in Special Education and Junior Division teaching.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Permanent Teacher ASD (3 lines)
Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School, HWDSB
01.2025 - Current
- Holding a permanent 3-line teaching position, delivering curriculum in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Collaborate with staff, board members, and families to support student achievement and well-being.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations through the use of schedules, BSP's and SIP's, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules.
Secondary Long-Term Occasional Teacher ASD
Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School, HWDSB
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Teach six lines of diverse secondary students, collaborating with board team members to provide equitable learning opportunities and close achievement gaps.
- Develop individualized supports to facilitate student integration into community settings.
Secondary Long-Term Occasional Teacher GSP
Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School, HWDSB
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Taught three lines, setting academic goals and strategies based on student input, family involvement, and IEPs.
- Coordinated with school supports to connect students with extracurricular clubs, teams, and the TWEP program.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON01.2014
Honours Bachelor of Life Science - Minor in Geography
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON01.2013
Skills
- Curriculum development and differentiated instruction
- Individualized Education Plans (IEP) creation and implementation
- Student assessment and progress monitoring
- Collaborative team teaching and family engagement
- Classroom management with diverse learners
- Educational technology integration
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Bilingual: English and Portuguese
Certification
- Junior Division Additional Basic Qualification
- Special Education Qualification Part 1
- Teaching Students with Communication Needs – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Certificate: Working with Children with Anxiety: Strategies to Improve Children’s Learning and Overall Wellbeing (University of Guelph)
- Fluent in Portuguese
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Secondary Permanent Teacher ASD (3 lines)
Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School, HWDSB
01.2025 - Current
Secondary Long-Term Occasional Teacher ASD
Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School, HWDSB
10.2023 - 01.2025
Secondary Long-Term Occasional Teacher GSP
Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School, HWDSB
09.2023 - 10.2023
Honours Bachelor of Life Science - Minor in Geography
McMaster University
Bachelor of Education -
Lakehead University
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