Alicia Hernandez
New Durham,NH
Summary
Qualified Special Education Preschool Teacher. Demonstrated ability to create engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Proven track record of fostering nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. Successfully utilized communication and classroom management skills to support young learners.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Preschool Teacher
New Durham Elementary School
09.2009 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood learning and creativity.
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment for young learners.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, social, and emotional development.
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing positive behavior and conflict resolution strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate student progress and address developmental needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching techniques and methodologies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
SmartStart Developmental Learning Center
09.2002 - 06.2009
- Supported inclusion efforts by differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with special needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies and promoting respect among students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Developed positive relationships with colleagues and students within classroom to implement full-inclusion model.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of New Hampshire
NHMaster of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Excellent classroom management
- Certified in early childhood education
- Behavior management
- Special education
- Motivating and inspiring students
- Promoting social and emotional development
- Calm and patient
- Empathy and compassion
- Student behavior and progress reporting
Timeline
Special Education Preschool Teacher
New Durham Elementary School
09.2009 - 06.2025
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
SmartStart Developmental Learning Center
09.2002 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts -
University of New Hampshire
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
California State University Los Angeles
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