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Dr. A. Fernandez brings classroom experience spanning 2nd grade through 8th grade, with her professional focus rooted in middle school. She has taught 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts and Social Studies, as well as Reading, Sheltered English, and English Language Development. Her instructional approach blends purposeful structure with a calm, steady classroom presence — creating clarity for teachers and confidence for students.
In addition to her K–8 classroom experience, Dr. Fernandez serves as an adjunct professor in a Master’s program in Educational Leadership, where she supports developing school leaders in research, instructional design, and systems-level thinking.
Her work also extends to mentoring new teachers through induction, guiding early-career educators in instructional planning, classroom culture, and professional growth.
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8th Grade ELA Test Prep Boot Camp | CAASPP Review | 10-Day Test Prep Unit
✨ Limited-Time Launch Price Are your students struggling with test-style reading questions?This 8th Grade ELA Test Prep Boot Camp is a structured, high-impact 10-day program designed to help students master the most important reading skills for CAASPP and SBAC success—without overwhelming them. Instead of long practice tests, this resource focuses on repeatable strategies and the most frequently tested skills, helping students build confidence and improve performance quickly. What Makes Thi
7th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, Reading, Writing
Table Labels with Language for Academic Discussion
My table labels are based on Kagan strategies. They do wonders for structured collaborative discussions. They are black and white so you can print on colored paper (I love Astrobrights!) especially since many teachers only have access to black ink in their classrooms. The Language For Academic Discussion is based on Kate Kinsella’s training and are available as a reference for students who need the extra support!
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For All Subjects
Depth and Complexity Icon Labels
GATE Depth and Complexity Icon Labels are great to label Teacher Editions. Students can also use them to label their own work and texts. Great for assessments, projects, and units of study!
Compatible with Avery 5408 Round 3/4" Diameter Labels.
3rd - 12th
English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Plot Graphic Organizer
Use this graphic organizer to have students take notes while learning about plot elements and plot structure. It can also be used to have students use it to plan their short stories or identify plot elements and structure in the stories they read!
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing
New Icons of Depth and Complexity
NEW Depth and Complexity Icon Labels are great to label Teacher Editions. Students can also use them to label their own work and texts. Great for assessments, projects, and units of study!
Compatible with Avery 5408 Round 3/4" Diameter Labels.
3rd - 12th
For All Subjects
Weekly Lesson Plans
I use these lesson plan documents to plan out my week. I leave spaces for lesson plans, my calendar, prep/planning, and to do lists. There are different formats to plan for different subject areas or class periods.
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects
Classroom Calling Choice Cards
When selecting students to share in class, you can use these cards to call random groups of students. Also great for organizing students for group work, table groups, sending to lunch/recess! Print on different colored paper to make them more visually appealing!
1st - 12th
For All Subjects
TP-CASTT Graphic Organizer Notes
This TP-CASTT Graphic Organizer Notes page is set up so students can actually refer to the TP-CASTT acronym and have reference questions to guide them in their analysis of poetry.
6th - 12th
Poetry
Comprehensive Sub Plan Template
My comprehensive Sub Plan Template improves upon my original Sub Plans by adding additional pages for notes to the sub including identifying where your TEs are located, a description of your behavior management system, etc. There is also a Sub Report page!
6th - 12th
For All Subjects
Section Shrink Organizer
For teachers who teach English 3D or anyone teaching summarizing skills, this Section Shrink Organizer allows students to identify the topic and important details before writing a brief summary. Can be used for articles in a series, or you can break an article down into sections to "shrink" the information.
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
Sub Plans Template
Sub plan template includes an editable chart for adjusting class periods or hours and a reporting form.
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Math
3-2-1 Exit Card
Printable exit cards with a very effective strategy for formative assessment. Can be used in all subject areas and in professional development/training sessions.
6th - 12th
For All Subjects
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Experience
Dr. A. Fernandez brings classroom experience spanning 2nd grade through 8th grade, with her professional focus rooted in middle school. She has taught 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts and Social Studies, as well as Reading, Sheltered English, and English Language Development. Her instructional approach blends purposeful structure with a calm, steady classroom presence — creating clarity for teachers and confidence for students.
In addition to her K–8 classroom experience, Dr. Fernandez serves as an adjunct professor in a Master’s program in Educational Leadership, where she supports developing school leaders in research, instructional design, and systems-level thinking.
Her work also extends to mentoring new teachers through induction, guiding early-career educators in instructional planning, classroom culture, and professional growth.
Teaching style
Dr. Fernandez’s instructional style is highly structured and intentionally scaffolded, while her classroom presence remains calm and approachable. This balance of clarity and ease creates an environment where expectations are clear and students feel supported in taking academic risks.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Dr. Fernandez was honored as a Teacher of the Year nominee, recognizing her commitment to instructional excellence and student-centered learning.
My own education history
Dr. Fernandez holds both a Multiple Subject Credential and a Single Subject Credential in English. She earned a Master’s degree in Cross-Cultural Teaching and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership before completing her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), grounding her classroom practice in both instructional expertise and leadership theory.
Additional biographical information
Dr. Fernandez has taught using English 3D and CollegeBoard’s SpringBoard Pre-AP curriculum, supporting both language development and college-preparatory rigor in secondary classrooms.
She currently teaches 8th Grade ELA and Honors ELA using the Collections curriculum, integrating close reading, academic discourse, and standards-aligned writing into daily instruction.
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