IRMA FERNNDEZ, Ed.D.

30816 Park Point Court

Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 440-4355
irma_fernandez@msn.com

LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
As a transformative leader, my leadership vision is to encourage community partnerships that fosters cultural
proficient leadership, advocacy and targets support for student achievement. As a school community, we will
prepare our diverse students to meeting the challenges of a rapidly and changing technological world.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Education Specialist- Mild/Moderate 2010- Present

Capistrano Unified School District

Resource Specialist Teacher 2007- 2010

Vista Unified School District
CREDENTIALS

Administrative Service Credential August 2017

California State University San Marcos

Education Specialist Credential Summer 2010

Autism Spectrum Disorder Added Authorization
California State University San Marcos

SB 2042 Multiple Subject Credential Summer 2010

English and Social Studies/History Supplementary Authorizations
California State University San Marcos

SB 2042 Multiple Subject Credential December 2008

California State University San Marcos

Education Specialist Credential

Mild/Moderate with English Learner Authorization December 2008
California State University San Marcos

EDUCATION

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Spring 2016

University of California, San Diego
California State University, San Marcos

Masters of Arts in Education, Special Education Option Spring 2010

California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, California

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies August 2007

California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, California
Special Field: History
Minor: History

BOARD CERTIFICATION

Board Certification in Special Education August 2010- Present

 American Academy of Special Education Professionals

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Elementary Teacher Assistant Principal-ETAP I 2010 Present

Capistrano Unified School District, Viejo Elementary

Student Success Team Coordinator 2010 Present

Capistrano Unified School District, Viejo Elementary School

Section 504 Coordinator 2010 Present

Capistrano Unified School District, Viejo Elementary School

Gang Reduction Intervention Partnership- Mentor 2011 Present

Capistrano Unified School District, Viejo Elementary School

Viejo Elementary Leadership Team 2011 Present

Capistrano Unified School District

ACADEMIC HONORS

Golden Key International Honour Society University of California San Diego

Honor Society California State University San Marcos
Deans List California State University San Marcos
Magna cum Laude California State University San Marcos
Phi Alpha Theta- History Honor Society California State University San Marcos

AWARDS

San Diego Fellowship March 2013

University of California, San Diego
Janet Hageman Chrispeels Doctoral Fellowship in January 2013
Educational Leadership
University of California, San Diego

2009 College of Education Deans Award March 2009

California State University, San Marcos

Vista Charitable Foundation Scholarship April 2008

Soroptimist International of Vista, Vista, California

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee March 2007

Murrieta Valley Unified School District, Murrieta, California

Teacher Diversity Project Scholarship January 2005

California State University, San Marcos

SPECIAL SKILLS

Speaking and writing ability in Spanish.

 Excellent writing skills achieved through 2500-word writing requirements in all upper-
division classes.
A talent for fostering children's appetite for learning and for motivating them through
enthusiastic, imaginative presentation.
High levels of creativity and resourcefulness, combined with strong planning and
organizational skills.
Computer literate in Microsoft Office, EDMODO, Google Documents, AERIES, Synergy-
Online IEPs, Illuminate, MAA Surveys

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Aspiring Principal Institute October 2016- May 2017

Capistrano Unified School District

Leadership Academy January 2016- April 2016

Capistrano Unified School District

Teaching for Impact: Innovative Practices for Today's Standards April 2016
University of California, San Diego

Section 504 Training February 2016

Capistrano Unified School District

CUSD Leadership Academy January 2016

Capistrano Unified School District

Student Success Team Site Coordinator Training September 2015

Capistrano Unified School District

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Association of California School Administrators

American Academy of Special Education Professionals

National Association of Special Education Teachers

California Teachers Association

National Education Association
Capistrano Unified Education Association

Council for Exceptional Children

Golden Key International Honour Society

University of California, San Diego