Amber E. Hernandez
Yucca Valley,CA
Summary
I have a strong background in the sciences and mathematics, possess strong problem-solving skills and a genuine desire to learn. I am experienced and enjoy working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CP Chemistry and AP Biology Teacher
Desert Sands Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
- Effectively managed classrooms of about 30 students
- Developed materials for laboratory investigations, manipulatives, and projects to facilitate student learning.
- Differentiated lessons and educational materials to structure curriculum to needs of each student, by using a variety of instructional strategies
- Maintained a classroom environment that is a safe space for students physically, emotionally and academically by making connections and establishing expectations.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families to facilitate student success and foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Collaborated with science colleagues for planning and analysis of student data
- Advisor for student led Community Service Outreach
CP and AP Biology
Yucca Valley High School
09.2015 - 06.2024
- Duties and responsibilities include standards based lesson planning and instruction of students including facilitation of inquiry based laboratory activities and projects
- Differentiated instruction for a diverse population which included ELLs and students with IEPs, 504s and those belonging to the GATE program.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, behavior and grades
- Maintained communication with parents, guardians, students and case carriers via phone calls, emails and maintenance of Synergy and Canvas websites
- Attend MTSS, IEP/ 504 and departmental meetings as well as school wide professional development meetings
- Planned and implemented lessons and activities for a STEAM summer enrichment program before returning to site based classes after the COVID shut down
- Delivered online instruction throughout the COVID shutdown via Zoom
- Assist with the track meets, tutoring and dances
Middle School Life Science (7th Grade)
James Workman Middle School
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Duties and responsibilities included lesson planning and instruction which adhered to the new NGSS standards, attending meetings (school wide, departmental and IEP), collaborating with colleagues on lessons and in professional development, submitting accurate forms and reports
- As part of a voluntary professional development opportunity (Project Prototype), I collaborated with peers to create lessons that align with the new NGSS standards for science and engineering practices.
- After school, I provided tutoring and facilitated craft and garden clubs
Middle School Life Science (7th Grade)
Desert Springs Middle School
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Duties and responsibilities included instruction of students which adhered to California State adopted curriculum and standards, enforcement of rules governing pupil conduct, attending meetings (school wide, departmental and IEP) and departmental collaboration times, submitting accurate forms and reports (attendance, grades, IEP progress reports)
- I maintained a classroom environment that respected diversity and promoted the physical and mental well-being and intellectual development of my students
Substitute Teacher
Chico Unified School District
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Duties and responsibilities included following lesson plans as described by the teacher of record, enforcement of rules governing pupil conduct and submitting accurate forms and reports (attendance), while maintaining a respectful and positive classroom environment
High School Biology/Earth Sciences Student Teacher (Practicum II)
Pleasant Valley High School
08.2008 - 01.2010
- Instruction of students in an Earth Science course. Development of lessons which adhered to State adopted curriculum and standards.
High School Biology/Earth Sciences Student Teacher (Practicum I)
Pleasant Valley High School
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Instruction of students in the Life Sciences. Development of lessons aligned to State adopted curriculum and standards, enforcement of rules governing pupil conduct, and submitting accurate forms and reports (attendance, grades), while maintaining a classroom environment that was positive and respected div.ersity
Teaching Assistant
CSU, Chico Department of Biology
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Taugh biology labs for undergraduate student in Field Biology and Concepts of Biology
Research Assistant
CSU Chico Department of Biology
06.2008 - 10.2008
- Assisted with surveys in an investigation of woody species recruitment along the Sacramento River
Volunteer
University of California, Riverside
06.2006 - 09.2007
- Assisted with mist netting, trapping and banding of Burrowing Owls
- Performed plant surveys and used GPS for locating and marking burrows
Biological Technician
Joshua Tree National Park
12.2006 - 07.2007
- Accuracy Assessments for USGS Vegetation Mapping Project
- Used dichotomous keys, topographical maps, GPS and computer programs to navigate and map vegetation
- Burned Area Emergency Response Inspector
Resource Conservation Technician
Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District
05.2005 - 12.2006
- Plant propagation for ecological restoration projects
- Assisted with surveys and monitoring of sites
- Plant identification
Volunteer
University of California, Riverside
05.2004 - 09.2004
- Assisted with vegetation sampling and surveys and mammal tracking for the Riverside County Multiple Species Conservation Plan
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA06-2010
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Biology
05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-2005
Skills
- Google Classroom
- Google Workplace
- Microsoft Office
- Synergy
- Canvas
- Flexible Problem Solver
- Team Player
Affiliations And Achievements
- National Science Teachers Association, 2010 to present
- California Science Teachers Association, 2009 to present
- California Native Plant Society, 2007 to 2009
- Botanical Society of America, 2006 to 2007
- Phi Beta Kappa, 2005 to 2006
- Noyce Scholarship, 2009
Supportive Experience
- Research Assistant, CSU Chico Department of Biology, 06/08 to 10/08, Assisted with surveys in an investigation of woody species recruitment along the Sacramento River
- Biological Technician, Joshua Tree National Park, 12/06 to 07/07, Accuracy Assessments for USGS Vegetation Mapping Project, Used dichotomous keys, topographical maps, GPS and computer programs to navigate and map vegetation, Burned Area Emergency Response Inspector
- Resource Conservation Technician, Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District, 05/05 to 12/06, Plant propagation for ecological restoration projects, Assisted with surveys and monitoring of sites, Plant identification
- Volunteer, University of California, Riverside, Summer 2006 & 2007, Assisted with mist netting, trapping and banding of Burrowing Owls, Performed plant surveys and used GPS for locating and marking burrows
- Volunteer, University of California, Riverside, 05/04 to 09/04, Assisted with vegetation sampling and surveys and mammal tracking for the Riverside County Multiple Species Conservation Plan
Timeline
CP Chemistry and AP Biology Teacher
Desert Sands Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
CP and AP Biology
Yucca Valley High School
09.2015 - 06.2024
Middle School Life Science (7th Grade)
James Workman Middle School
09.2011 - 06.2015
Middle School Life Science (7th Grade)
Desert Springs Middle School
09.2010 - 06.2011
Substitute Teacher
Chico Unified School District
01.2010 - 06.2010
High School Biology/Earth Sciences Student Teacher (Practicum I)
Pleasant Valley High School
08.2009 - 12.2009
High School Biology/Earth Sciences Student Teacher (Practicum II)
Pleasant Valley High School
08.2008 - 01.2010
Research Assistant
CSU Chico Department of Biology
06.2008 - 10.2008
Teaching Assistant
CSU, Chico Department of Biology
08.2007 - 05.2009
Biological Technician
Joshua Tree National Park
12.2006 - 07.2007
Volunteer
University of California, Riverside
06.2006 - 09.2007
Resource Conservation Technician
Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District
05.2005 - 12.2006
Volunteer
University of California, Riverside
05.2004 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
California State University, Chico
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Biology
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California, Riverside
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