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Cecilia Hernandez

McAllen

Summary

Committed teacher devoted to creating an interactive and engaging learning environment while equipping students to attain academic success. Skilled in cultivating positive connections and strong communication with students, parents, colleagues, campus leaders, and mentoring fellow teachers in effective classroom organization and curriculum approaches.



Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Campus Teacher Leader

IDEA Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
  • Empower and support teachers through coaching and mentoring, offering insights into impactful instructional practices and effective classroom management, ultimately enhancing teaching quality to drive student success.
  • Analyze content data to close gaps ·
  • Review teachers' weekly lesson plans and provide feedback.
  • Hold high expectations for self and others to achieve intended goals.
  • Attend Lead Team weekly tactical, grade-level meetings, and data huddles.
  • Engage in Campus Lesson Plan Feedback.
  • Evaluate teacher performance against lesson delivery, lesson planning, and classroom observations.
  • Participate in district, school, and personal learning and growth opportunities.
  • Committed to support in after-school tutoring and Saturday school.
  • Participate in manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and events.

Intervention Teacher

Idea Public Schools
08.2022 - Current



  • Develop interventions for various grades currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
  • Collaborate with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
  • Teach Critical Student Intervention (CSI) small groups consisting of students that are academically at risk in reading and/or math to include students in general education, 504, Response to Intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners.
  • Support after-school tutoring and Saturday school to help and improve skills.
  • Serve as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, fostering collaboration and coordination to achieve campus goals and student attendance.
  • Assist in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Provide weekly updates to students and their families regarding progress.
  • Gather, track, and analyze assessment/benchmark data on student needs and progress.
  • Participate in manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and events.


Classroom Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
05.2020 - 05.2022
  • Implement differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Participate in manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and events.
  • Assess student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
  • Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, fostering collaboration and coordination to achieve campus goals and student attendance.
  • Provided instruction as a Summer School Teacher to address learning gaps across multiple subjects.
  • Provide weekly updates to students and their families regarding progress.
  • Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student's progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly.
  • Engage in educational professional development at the district level.
  • Contribute to after-school tutoring and Saturday school.

Co-Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
11.2010 - 05.2020
  • Improve students' reading comprehension and language skills by implementing creative activities and Direct Instruction (DI) Curriculum.
  • Support the academic growth of students by working closely with classroom teachers.
  • Support students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Create lesson plans and participate in lesson practice.
  • Provide weekly updates to students and their families regarding progress.
  • Participate in manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and events.

Education

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Education

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
05.2020

Associate of Art in Teaching - Education

South Texas College
Mcallen, TX
05.2010

Skills

  • Collaborative learning
  • Problem Solving
  • Seeks and responds well to feedback
  • Demonstrate the capacity to provide instruction to students and effectively handle student conduct
  • Technology Integration
  • Reliable
  • Content Knowledge
  • Build Team Culture
  • Elementary Education
  • Strong ability to coach teachers on curriculum and instruction
  • Establishes rapport with students and parents
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Accomplishments

  • 2021 Teacher of The Year
  • TIA Exemplary Teacher 21-22
  • TIA Exemplary Teacher 22-23
  • New Leader Institute 23-24
  • Awarded Excellence Award
  • Teacher of The Month
  • Level 5 Master Teacher


Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Campus Teacher Leader

IDEA Public Schools
08.2023 - Current

Intervention Teacher

Idea Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Classroom Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
05.2020 - 05.2022

Co-Teacher

IDEA Public Schools
11.2010 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Education

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Associate of Art in Teaching - Education

South Texas College

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