Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Seminars Trainings And Community Service
Affiliations
References
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FERNANDO C. CADAYONA JR.

FERNANDO C. CADAYONA JR.

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Summary

Dedicated Educator with experience in diverse environments and a commitment to fostering student engagement. Skilled in creating stimulating learning spaces that promote academic achievement. Strong communicator who builds positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues while adapting to change and enhancing professional standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Team Lead Teacher / Head Teacher – 9th Grade ELA

Mill Creek High School
Hoschton
06.2025 - 06.2027

Lead team meetings and support the team of English Language Arts educators in delivering a rigorous 9th-grade curriculum. Guide instructional planning, mentor colleagues, and foster collaboration to improve student outcomes. Oversee classroom practices, implement effective teaching strategies, and coordinate assessments to ensure consistency and excellence across the grade level. Serve as a liaison between teachers, students, and administration to promote a positive and engaging learning environment.

9th Grade ELA Teacher (Literature and Composition

Gwinnett County Public School System
Hoschton
06.2023 - 06.2027
  • Instruct 9th-grade English Language Arts, integrating literature analysis and composition while differentiating instruction for diverse learners, including ESOL students and those with IEPs. Design and deliver engaging lessons that develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills. Collaborate with support staff to implement individualized learning plans, provide targeted interventions, and assess student progress. Foster an inclusive, supportive classroom environment that promotes curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and student needs.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and communication skills.
  • Implemented diverse assessment strategies to gauge student understanding effectively.

8th Grade ELA Teacher

Wayne County School System
Jesup
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Develops, plans, and implements curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs for student audiences within areas of expertise. Advises, tests, and teaches student audiences in a variety of academic subjects. Presents and reinforces learning concepts within a specified subject or subject area. Organizes classroom lectures and coursework. Prepare materials and activities. Assign homework and interesting exercises. Identify students with special requirements and create individualized plans. Provide feedback based on workload and classroom behavior. Inform parents about their children’s performance. Collaborate with teaching staff and administrators to foster a good student experience.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
  • Implemented reading strategies to improve literacy among students.

Senior High School Teacher – II

Department of Education, Division of Bais City
Bais City
01.2014 - 01.2022
  • Supported Grade 11 students in academic and personal development as Class Adviser.
  • Advised school publication, guiding students in content creation and editorial processes.
  • Journalism Adviser for Eye Opener School Newspaper.
  • Moderated Student Watching Team, fostering a safe and supportive environment for student engagement.
  • Coordinated student activities, enhancing school spirit and promoting student participation in events.
  • Managed Learning Resource Center operations to support student learning.
  • Coordinated reading and writing programs to improve student literacy.
  • Provided guidance as Research Adviser and Coordinator for student projects.
  • Oral Communication in Context Teacher.
  • World Literature Teacher.

Part-Time English and Communication Teacher

ANTOREE
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Taught English as a second language to diverse groups of students.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking skills.
  • Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress.

Part-Time College Instructor

Negros Oriental State University - Philippines College of Education
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Conducted research on American literature and teaching methodologies for English education.
  • Delivered engaging lectures to diverse student groups in education programs.
  • Developed and updated course materials to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Facilitated group discussions to promote critical thinking and collaborative learning.

Education

Ph.D. - English Language And Literature

University of Perpetual Help- Philippines
Las Piñas City, Philippines
05-2027

ESOL Endorsement Certificate - Teacher, English For Speakers of Other Language

Teach Gwinnett - GCPS, State of Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Of America
05-2026

Master of Arts - Education

St. Dominic Savio College
Quirino Highway, Caloocan City, Philippines
11-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Education Major in English

La Consolacion College
Bais City, Negros Oriental, Philippines
01-2013

High School Diploma -

Bais City National High School
Bais City, Negros Oriental Philippines
01-2008

Elementary/Primary Education -

Bais City Pilot School
Bais City, Negros Oriental, Philippines
01-2004

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum alignment
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Classroom management
  • Instructional technology
  • Student engagement
  • Data analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication

Certification

Georgia Educator Certificate - USA
SRT English (6-12) FLD730
Teaching Certificate Number: 1885887

Seminars Trainings And Community Service

  • Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), in partnership with Data Recognition Corporation (DRC), conducting Rangefinding for English Language Arts to support the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (State Testting), and Rangefinding, educators that review sets of student responses from the recent ELA Interpreting & Constructing pilot test, assess rubric effectivenes on February 2025.
  • Attended Conference. Meeting Title: Georgia Milestones Rangefinding Meeting Dates: February 10, 2025 - February 14, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Committee Assignment: ELA Grade 8 Meeting Location: Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center.
  • Attended Conference. Meeting Title: Georgia Milestones ELA Interpreting & Constructing Texts (ICT) Item Reviews. Meeting Dates: June 3, 2024 - June 6, 2024 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Meeting Location: Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
  • Winning Coach for the Young Georgia Authors, Arthur Williams Middle School Competition for the School Year 2023-2024, State of Georgia, United States of America.
  • Winning Coach for Arthur Williams Middle School Athletics, during the Soccer Spring Athletics Meet in South Georgia, United States of America.
  • Participated in the different Teaching Reading and Writing Training held at Wayne County Board of Education, Jesup Georgia, USA during the academic years 2022-2023, 2023-2024.
  • Winning coach Regional Schools Press Conference Held at Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines and Champion for Collaborative Desktop Publishing, Editorial Writing, and News Writing Contest.
  • Seminar Workshop on Test Construction of the New Learning Assessment in K-12 Program, at Special Program in Arts Building -Bais City, Philippines.
  • First Regional Journalism Training and Seminar Workshop at Nature’s Village Resort, Talisay City, Negros Occidental Philippines, on realizing the success of Campus Journalism pursuant to R.A. 7079, also known as the Journalism Act of 1991.
  • National Seminar-Workshop on Campus Journalism and Digital Media with the theme: 'Strengthening Campus Journalism through Digital Media (DepEd Advisory No. 158, s. 2015)' at DepEd Ecotech Center, Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines.
  • Media Festival 2015 of Communication Arts at DCCCO Function Hall, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
  • Certificate of Training on Mass Training of Grade 10 Teachers on K-12 Basic Education Program at Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Philippines.
  • In-service training on Data Based Teaching and Learning Interventions: Nurture and Empowers held at Bais City National High School, Bais City, Philippines.
  • Training of School DRRM Focal Persons on Disaster Risk Reduction Management held at Bais City Cultural Center, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
  • 4-Day Training on Development and Delivering Creative and Appropriate Instructions (iPlan) at DepED- Bais City, Negros Oriental, Philippines.
  • Certificate of Completion on Trainer’s Training on Disaster Preparedness at Emmaus Training Center, Bagacay, Dumaguete City, Philippines.
  • Participated in the National Press Conference 2021 for Campus Journalism Teachers held in Manila, Philippines.
  • Participated in the National Press Conference at Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Norte last January 21-25, 2016, in the Editorial Writing Category representing the Negros Island Region, Philippines.
  • Coach of the 3rd place Winner in Editorial Writing – English Secondary Level during the 1st Negros Island Regional Schools Press Conference held on November 9-12, 2016, in Bacolod City.
  • Coach of the 2nd place Winner in Editorial Page of Collaborative Desktop Publishing – English Secondary Level during the 1st Negros Island Regional Schools Press Conference held on November 21-22, 2016, in Bacolod City, Philippines.
  • Coach of the 3rd place Winner in Sports Page of Collaborative Desktop Publishing – English Secondary Level during the 1st Negros Island Regional Schools Press Conference held on November 21-22, 2016, in Bacolod City, Philippines.
  • Coach of the 2nd place Winner, Best Photojournalist of Collaborative Desktop Publishing – English Secondary Level during the 1st Negros Island Regional Schools Press Conference held on November 21-22, 2016, in Bacolod City, Philippines.
  • Coach of the 3rd place Winner in Best in Layout of Collaborative Desktop Publishing – English Secondary Level during the 1st Negros Island Regional Schools Press Conference held on November 21-22, 2016, in Bacolod City, Philippines.
  • Coach of the 3rd place Winner – Best in Collaborative Desktop Publishing – English Secondary Level during the 1st Negros Island Regional Schools Press Conference held on November 21-22, 2016 in Bacolod City.
  • Guest Speaker during the 1st Juniors Moving Up Promenade of Bais City National High School, Bais City, Philippines.
  • Judge during the Literary Contest of the College of Education at Negros Oriental State University, Bais Campuses last January 19, 2016.
  • Coach of the COMARTS DAVID WELCH AWARDEE (Sports Writing- High School) during the ComArts, Media Awards last July 17, 2015, at Dumaguete City, Philippines.
  • Facilitator of the Teambuilding and Educational Tour in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental on December 13-14, 2015.
  • Judge during the Literary Contest as Culminating activity of the English Month Celebration of BCNHS last January 30, 2015.
  • Resource Speaker during the Training of School Disaster Risk Reduction Management in Bais City Division.
  • Winner of the Educators’ Extemporaneous Speaking Contest during the Education Week of the Department of Education, Bais City Division.

Affiliations

Author of Published Books:

10 Little Things to Be an Idiot Lover: A Raw and Honest Journey Through Love, Betrayal, and Choosing Yourself.
ISBN: 979-8250027670
Year Published: February, 2026

Jun-Jun: The Memoirs of a Filipino Boy
ISBN: 979-8250504720
Year Published: March, 2026

References

Dr. Jeremy Foreman, Ed. D.

Director of Human Resource

Gwinnett County Public Schools

Gwinnett County, GA USA

Email Address: foreman_jeremy@yahoo.com

Contact Number: 912-602-0114

Dr. Monica Cook. Ed.D

Administrator

11th/12th grade (A-Z)

Mill Creek High School

(678) 714-5871

monica.cook@gcpsk12.org

Personal Contact Number: 706-201-1184

Ashley Procter, Ed S.

Language Arts, Department Head

Mill Creek High School

(678) 714-5871

Email: Ashley.Procter@gcpsk12.org

Timeline

Team Lead Teacher / Head Teacher – 9th Grade ELA

Mill Creek High School
06.2025 - 06.2027

9th Grade ELA Teacher (Literature and Composition

Gwinnett County Public School System
06.2023 - 06.2027

8th Grade ELA Teacher

Wayne County School System
06.2022 - 06.2023

Part-Time English and Communication Teacher

ANTOREE
01.2019 - 01.2021

Part-Time College Instructor

Negros Oriental State University - Philippines College of Education
01.2016 - 01.2018

Senior High School Teacher – II

Department of Education, Division of Bais City
01.2014 - 01.2022

Ph.D. - English Language And Literature

University of Perpetual Help- Philippines

ESOL Endorsement Certificate - Teacher, English For Speakers of Other Language

Teach Gwinnett - GCPS, State of Georgia

Master of Arts - Education

St. Dominic Savio College

Bachelor of Arts - Education Major in English

La Consolacion College

High School Diploma -

Bais City National High School

Elementary/Primary Education -

Bais City Pilot School
FERNANDO C. CADAYONA JR.