Brittni Laura Hernandez
Educator
Greeley,CO
Summary
Loving, critical, and effective Educator with valuable experience in building classroom community, leading professional development, and creating culturally relevant curriculum. Equipped with extensive background in de-colonial and queer practices. Always questioning, learning, and becoming.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainer, Conference Planner
A Queer Endeavor
Boulder, CO
08.2020 - Current
- Co-taught online courses to increase learning opportunities during COVID 19 for teachers working towards equity and justice.
- Quickly adapted training plans for district needs, keeping timelines, student population and school goals in mind.
- Co-planned and hosted Educator Institute for Equity and Justice for over 400 educators with attention to details, social media, and content
Classroom Teacher
Brentwood Middle School
Greeley, CO
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Strengthened district wide curriculum with a focus on cultural relevance & equity
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests, current events, and research based practices to ensure acquisition of state standards, critical thinking, and community knowledge
- Co-created safe & affirming spaces with students that centered identities and learning needs
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for students needing extra support
Team Lead
Brentwood Middle School
Greeley, CO
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Enhanced & facilitated Summer Bridge Program, 40+students; Supervised 4 staff.
- Mediated conflict between team members.
- Mentored & coached staff of color new to building.
Equity Teacher Leader
A Queer Endeavor
Boulder, CO
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Engaged in critical self reflection of personal biases, assumptions, & practices.
- Collaborated w/ fellow teacher leaders to center queer practices in our classrooms & schools.
- Reflected on teacher learning process
Classroom Teacher
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy, Colorado League of Charter Schools
Denver, CO
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Constructed standards based, culturally relevant curriculum.
- Collaborated across disciplines to create concept based units.
- Acquired training in best practices for English Language Learners.
Instructor
Tierra Amarilla Youth Leadership Institute
Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Co-taught place based, interactive courses focused on Mexican liberation.
- Mobilized students & families to fundraise & organize.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO 08.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnic Studies
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO 08.2008 - 05.2013
Accomplishments
- Appointed Lead, schoolwide Equity Committee, Brentwood Middle School, 2019-2020
- Nomination, Rookie Teacher of the Year, Greeley-Evans School District 6, 2018-2019
- Co-Founder & Participant, Teaching For Change Cohort, CU Boulder School of Education, 2015-2018
Presentations
“Culturally Responsive Teaching,” Leadership Institute, School District 6, Greeley, CO 2019
“Equity at Brentwood,” Leadership Institute, School District 6, Greeley, CO, 2019
“Classroom Culture: Testimonio, Critical Witnessing, & Vocabulary,” Institute on LGBTQ Inclusive Practices, Greeley, CO 2019
“Creating Safe, Affirming Schools for Gender, Sexual, & Family Diversity,” A Queer Endeavor, Boulder & Denver, CO, 2019
“Building Affirming Spaces: Testimonio, Critical Witnessing, & Trauma,” Institute on LGBTQ Inclusive Practices, Boulder, CO 2018
“Diversity & Equity 101,” New Era Colorado, Boulder, CO 2015-2016
Timeline
Trainer, Conference Planner
A Queer Endeavor
08.2020 - Current
Team Lead
Brentwood Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Classroom Teacher
Brentwood Middle School
01.2018 - 05.2021
Equity Teacher Leader
A Queer Endeavor
08.2017 - 05.2020
Classroom Teacher
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy, Colorado League of Charter Schools
01.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Education
University of Colorado At Boulder
08.2015 - 05.2018
Instructor
Tierra Amarilla Youth Leadership Institute
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnic Studies
University of Colorado At Boulder
08.2008 - 05.2013
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