Courtney Hernandez
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Summary
A dedicated and experienced educator with over 11 years of classroom teaching experience, this professional seeks to leverage instructional expertise, data-driven decision-making, and a deep understanding of student learning in a role within the education sector. Committed to improving educational outcomes, they focus on designing impactful learning experiences, supporting educator growth, and promoting equity in education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Tobias Elementary School
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.
- Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process.
- Monitor implementation of district curriculum.
- Conduct classroom walkthroughs and provide feedback to teachers.
- Lead professional development.
- Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
- Assist in the administration of the daily organization of the school including class scheduling, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activities.
Assistant Principal
Science Hall Elementary School
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.
- Promote the use of technology in teaching/learning process.
- Monitor implementation of district curriculum.
- Conduct classroom walkthroughs and provide feedback to teachers.
- Lead professional development.
- Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
- Assist in the administration of the daily organization of the school including class scheduling, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activities.
4th Grade Teacher, Team Lead
Pfluger Elementary School
07.2015 - Current
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the diverse needs of students assigned.
- Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Be a positive role model for students and support mission of school district.
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manage students' behavior in accordance with District Discipline Management Plan Code of Conduct and campus student handbook.
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
6th - 8th Grade Language Acquisition Academy Teacher
Lehman High School Summer School
06.2024
5th Grade SSI Teacher
Fuentes Elementary Summer School
06.2018
Kindergarten ESL Teacher
Hemphill Elementary Summer School
06.2017
5th Grade SSI Teacher
Pfluger Elementary Summer School
06.2016
4th Grade ESL Summer School Teacher
Popham Elementary School
06.2015 - 07.2015
4th Grade ESL Teacher, Math & Science
Popham Elementary
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the District's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the diverse needs of students assigned.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers to modify curricula as needed for students with special needs (i.e., Special Education, 504, Bilingual).
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Be a positive role model for students, support the mission of the District.
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Participate in national and state level organizations to stay abreast of latest research and best practices.
- Attend professional development opportunities related to designated subject area.
- Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
1st Grade ESL Summer School Teacher
Popham Elementary School
06.2014 - 07.2014
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governor's University
06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning Development
The University of Texas at Austin
12.2013
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Project management
- Data gathering and organization
Certification
- EC-12 Principal as Instructional Leader Certification
- Early Childhood to Sixth Grade Generalist Certification
- English as a Second Language
- Core Subjects 4-8
- 30 Hour Gifted and Talented
Accomplishments
- 2022 Teacher of the Year
- 2022 Teacher Incentive Allotment Exemplary Teacher
- 2023 Teacher Incentive Allotment Exemplary Teacher
- 2024 Teacher Incentive Allotment Exemplary Teacher
- 2025 Teacher Incentive Allotment Master Teacher
Summer School Teaching Experience
- 6th - 8th Grade Language Acquisition Academy Teacher, Lehman High School Summer School, HaysCISD, 06/01/24
- 5th Grade SSI Teacher, Fuentes Elementary Summer School, HaysCISD, 06/01/18
- Kindergarten ESL Teacher, Hemphill Elementary Summer School, HaysCISD, 06/01/17
- 5th Grade SSI Teacher, Pfluger Elementary Summer School, HaysCISD, 06/01/16
- 4th Grade ESL Summer School Teacher, Popham Elementary School, Del Valle ISD, 06/01/15 - 07/31/15
- 1st Grade ESL Summer School Teacher, Popham Elementary School, Del Valle ISD, 06/01/14 - 07/31/14
Timeline
6th - 8th Grade Language Acquisition Academy Teacher
Lehman High School Summer School
06.2024
Assistant Principal
Tobias Elementary School
04.2021 - 07.2021
Assistant Principal
Science Hall Elementary School
04.2019 - 07.2019
5th Grade SSI Teacher
Fuentes Elementary Summer School
06.2018
Kindergarten ESL Teacher
Hemphill Elementary Summer School
06.2017
5th Grade SSI Teacher
Pfluger Elementary Summer School
06.2016
4th Grade Teacher, Team Lead
Pfluger Elementary School
07.2015 - Current
4th Grade ESL Summer School Teacher
Popham Elementary School
06.2015 - 07.2015
4th Grade ESL Teacher, Math & Science
Popham Elementary
09.2014 - 07.2015
1st Grade ESL Summer School Teacher
Popham Elementary School
06.2014 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning Development
The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governor's University
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