Maria Rizza Fernandine De Asis
16 Devon Crescent, Halifax,Nova Scotia
Summary
Experienced educator with strong background in academia, research, and curriculum development. Proven track record in fostering collaborative learning environments and driving student success. Skilled in instructional design, classroom management, and adapting to evolving educational needs. Reliable, results-driven, and adept at working seamlessly within diverse academic teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Program Assistant
Chebucto Heights Elementary School
Halifax, Nova Scotia
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Supports the teaching/learning of students with special needs by providing support in the areas of personal care, behavior management and instructional program under the direction of the supervising teacher and student planning team.
Program Head, College of Teacher Education
Metro-Dagupan Colleges
Mangaldan, Pangasinan, Philippines
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Be the administrative and academic leader of his/her college and an ex-officio member of the Vice-President's Management Committee (MANCOM)
- Be responsible for the development, implementation, supervision, integration, and evaluation of the academic programs and the maintenance and upkeep of their supporting physical facilities
- Serve as the relational liaison between the Faculty under him/her and the Top Administrator of the Metro-Dagupan Colleges
- Initiate regular consultation meetings with his/her faculty for continuous integration and improvement of the academic program of his/her unit
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Implemented evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness, utilizing data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
- Monitored performance metrics closely to evaluate areas requiring intervention or adjustment, making data-informed decisions that contributed positively towards overall results.
Principal, Junior and Senior High School
Metro-Dagupan Colleges Productivity High School
Mangaldan, Pangasinan
05.2017 - 04.2021
- Main point person and representative of the High School Department
- Evaluates performances of Faculty Members
- Communicates with students, parents and faculty and admin staff regarding school concerns
- Prepares school forms for submission to the Department of Education
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
Assistant Principal
Golden Angels Educational Institution
Mangaldan, Pangasinan
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Assists with the preparation of school forms
- Monitors teacher performance
- Communicates with students, parents and faculty and admin staff regarding school concerns
Part-Time Instructor
Metro-Dagupan Colleges
Mangaldan, Pangasinan
06.2014 - 08.2023
- Substituted as instructor for Master-Level classes, specifically in Early Childhood Education
- Handles college-level classes, specifically subjects for those specializing in Educational Foundations, and Understanding the Self
- Handles the research subject of Senior High School Students
- Teaches Music to the Junior High School Students
Basic Education Teacher
Golden Angels Educational Institution
Mangaldan, Pangasinan
06.2014 - 03.2017
- Conducts classes with students from Kindergarten to Grade 6
- Prepares school forms of the students
- Computes grades and evaluates student performance
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum Studies
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS05-2025
Master of Arts in Education (45 units earned) - Educational Psychology
University of The Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, PhilippinesBachelor in Elementary Education - Teaching in the Early Grades
University of The Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines04.2014
Skills
- Digital literate
- Designing publication materials
- Editing simple music and videos
- Livestream using OBS Studio
- Special education
- Multicultural education
- Literacy strategies
- Early childhood education
- Academic advising
- Teaching strategies
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
Websites
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Education Program Assistant
Chebucto Heights Elementary School
11.2023 - 07.2025
Program Head, College of Teacher Education
Metro-Dagupan Colleges
04.2021 - 07.2023
Principal, Junior and Senior High School
Metro-Dagupan Colleges Productivity High School
05.2017 - 04.2021
Assistant Principal
Golden Angels Educational Institution
06.2016 - 03.2017
Part-Time Instructor
Metro-Dagupan Colleges
06.2014 - 08.2023
Basic Education Teacher
Golden Angels Educational Institution
06.2014 - 03.2017
Master of Education - Curriculum Studies
Mount Saint Vincent University
Master of Arts in Education (45 units earned) - Educational Psychology
University of The Philippines Diliman
Bachelor in Elementary Education - Teaching in the Early Grades
University of The Philippines Diliman