Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Work
Languages
Certification
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Ana M. Hernandez Leon

665 W F St. Dixon,CA

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience, skilled in advocacy and behavior management. Known for building strong relationships and providing emotional support. I excel in motivating students with diverse needs and enhancing their personal and academic confidence through tailored instructional approaches.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraeducator

Solano County Office of Education
Dixon, CA
10.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with general and special education teachers to provide differentiated instruction and classroom accommodations or modifications.
  • Assist teachers in instructing students with different learning disabilities and/or requiring additional support.
  • Address student behavioral problems, and assist with implementing appropriate discipline.
  • Provide emotional, social, and academic support for all students.

Special Education Teacher

Dixon Unified School District
Dixon, CA
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
  • Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.

Paraeducator

Dixon Unified School District
Dixon, California
10.2016 - 01.2022
  • Collaborated with general and special education teachers to provide differentiated instruction and classroom accommodations/modifications.
  • Assisted teachers in instructing students with different learning disabilities and/or requiring additional support.
  • Addressed student behavioral problems and assist with implementing appropriate discipline.
  • Provided emotional, social, and academic support for all students.

Youth and Family Services Coordinator-Internship

Community Housing Opportunities Corporation (CHOC)
Woodland, California
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Provided case management for identified residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic (housing, rent relief, food insecurity, unemployment, and other additional assistance).
  • Assessed needs of individuals and families as well as the needs of the residential community (employment, health insurance, safety, education/enrichment, and more).
  • Developed and enhanced community relationships with local social services agencies and made appropriate referrals to both private and public social service providers as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, California
08.2020

Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences

Woodland Community College
Woodland, California
05.2018

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Behavior Management
  • Data Tracking
  • Adaptability
  • Resourceful
  • Working with Students
  • Advocacy
  • Organizational Skills
  • Empathy
  • Motivating Students
  • Relationship Building
  • Instructional Strategies

Volunteer Work

AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate-National & Community Service 

  • Recruited, trained, and coordinated community-based volunteers.
  • Outreached to housing tenants and surrounding communities to increase participation in the Summer Food Service Program.
  • Distributed food to low income children and families.
  • Created and implemented academic curriculum and enrichment activities for youth/students.
  • Helped to close the gap on summer learning loss.

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • NCI

Issued: 01/2024

Expires: 01/2026

  • Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED

Issued: 06/2025

Expires: 06/2027

Timeline

Paraeducator

Solano County Office of Education
10.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Dixon Unified School District
09.2022 - 06.2023

Youth and Family Services Coordinator-Internship

Community Housing Opportunities Corporation (CHOC)
06.2020 - 08.2020

Paraeducator

Dixon Unified School District
10.2016 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

California State University, Sacramento

Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences

Woodland Community College