Adam Hernandez
Educator
Lorton,VA
Summary
Seeking the position of Educator:
Compassionate, creative and effective educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Passionate Educator with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civics Teacher
Hayfield Secondary School
08.2020 - Current
- Communicates frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Plans and implements integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Develops and implements lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Implements and encourages debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Incorporates multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Attends and facilitates IEP meetings for students and families.
- Supports student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Civics Teacher
Walt Whitman Middle School
Alexandria, VA
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Site Director
Hayfield Secondary School
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Summer School Site Coordinator
- Recruited and hired top-quality staff to fill important positions.
- Facilitated effective communication between internal and external stakeholders.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
ELA Teacher
Falcon Middle School
Falcon, CO
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success..
Head Coach JV Basketball
Falcon High School
Falcon , CO
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Coordinated with head coach and experienced players to develop curriculum and play book.
- Led practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
- Assisted in developing student-athletes to fullest potential and performing under pressure.
- Assisted and advised students on academic issues and goals.
Superintendent
Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operation
Dover, Delaware
08.2008 - 02.2011
- Performed America's Most Sacred Mission, guided the processing of our fallen servicemen to ensure honorable return to their families
Services Technician
United States Air Force
01.1994 - 01.2013
- Led diverse squadron in hotel and restaurant management, fitness management and mortuary affairs
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
- Fully Retired with Honorable Discharge
Education
Doctor of Education - Administration And Supervision
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 08.2022 - Current
Performance Leadership Certificate - Organizational Leadership
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 01.2021 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Athletic Administration
Ohio University
Athens, OH 06.2016 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
08.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, Education
Ashford University
01.2009 - 06.2012
Skills
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Accomplishments
Nominated for Victoria D. de Sanchez Northern Virginia Teacher of the Year Award
Hayfield Secondary Student Government Lead for 7th and 8th grade
Nominated as Teacher of the Year Award for Fairfax County Public Schools
Certification
Certified Athletic Administrator
Timeline
Doctor of Education - Administration And Supervision
Liberty University
08.2022 - Current
Certified Athletic Administrator
03-2022
Site Director
Hayfield Secondary School
06.2021 - 08.2021
Performance Leadership Certificate - Organizational Leadership
Cornell University
01.2021 - 06.2021
Civics Teacher
Hayfield Secondary School
08.2020 - Current
Civics Teacher
Walt Whitman Middle School
07.2018 - 07.2020
ELA Teacher
Falcon Middle School
01.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Athletic Administration
Ohio University
06.2016 - 06.2018
Head Coach JV Basketball
Falcon High School
01.2016 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
08.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, Education
Ashford University
01.2009 - 06.2012
Superintendent
Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operation
08.2008 - 02.2011
Services Technician
United States Air Force
01.1994 - 01.2013
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