Brenda Aguilar-Hernandez
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
As an educator, I will work hard to motivate students in learning by providing a safe and inspiring learning environment for all, building a classroom community, and setting high expectations for students. I strongly believe that every child deserves an education along with a dedicated, caring, and responsible teacher.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
07.2020 - Current
- Maintain student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Establish open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Plan lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Provide warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Adapt lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Increase parental involvement through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences, strengthening the home-school connection.
- Maintain knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Mentor new teachers, sharing successful teaching strategies and classroom management tips.
- Utilize assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lessons to meet diverse student needs.
- Assess student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
1st Grade Student Teacher
Bethesda Elementary
01.2020 - 04.2020
5th Grade Intern
Bethesda Elementary
08.2019 - 11.2019
3rd Grade Intern
Corley Elementary
01.2019 - 04.2019
Kindergarten Intern
Beaver Ridge Elementary
08.2018 - 11.2018
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2020
Associate of Science - Prek-5th
Georgia State University
Dunwoody, GA12.2017
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School
Atlanta, GA05.2015
Skills
- Creating differentiated lesson plans & assessments
- Using various classroom management strategies
- Teaching students in small and whole groups
- Using technology for teaching and learning
- Focusing on student's previous knowledge, cultural & community assets, and background & interests for lessons
- Integrating Universal Design for Learning Principles into lessons
- Reflecting on own teaching for future instruction
- Using WIDA standards to support English Language Learner's needs
- Teaching & Learning in Gwinnett County Public Schools for Intern Practicums & Student Teaching
- Working with students in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, first, third, and fifth grades
Accomplishments
- Nominated Teacher of the Year Candidate Twice Consecutively
- Represented School as Teacher Leader During 2022-2023 SY
- Assigned Grade Chair for 1st Grade During 2023-2024 SY
Awards
- Dean's List, Georgia State University, 2015 - 2017
- President's List, Georgia State University, 2018 - 2019
References
Available upon Request
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
07.2020 - Current
1st Grade Student Teacher
Bethesda Elementary
01.2020 - 04.2020
5th Grade Intern
Bethesda Elementary
08.2019 - 11.2019
3rd Grade Intern
Corley Elementary
01.2019 - 04.2019
Kindergarten Intern
Beaver Ridge Elementary
08.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Georgia State University
Associate of Science - Prek-5th
Georgia State University
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School
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