David Hernandez
Campbell,CA
Summary
Dedicated mathematics educator and instructional leader with 10 years of experience driving student achievement and schoolwide growth. Known for building trust-based relationships that strengthen school culture and develop teachers. Proven ability to lead high-impact instruction and use data to move student outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Content Specialist
KIPP Heartwood Academy
San Jose, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Served as a key member of the school leadership team, driving academic achievement and social-emotional learning outcomes across the school.
- Led instructional planning and implementation for 5 teachers serving 125 students, strengthening instructional alignment and an inclusive school culture.
Developed and coached 5 teachers, building instructional skill and leadership capacity across the team. - Led data-driven instruction by coaching teachers to align assessment data to end-of-year goals, analyze subgroup performance, interpret mastery and growth trends, and implement targeted instructional adjustments to close learning gaps on clear timelines.
Mathematics Teacher
KIPP Heartwood Academy
San Jose
07.2020 - 06.2025
- Designed and delivered rigorous, standards-aligned mathematics instruction that resulted in a 10% increase in student mastery on state and interim assessments.
- Used ongoing assessment data to identify learning gaps, plan targeted interventions, and adjust instruction, driving measurable growth across diverse student groups.
- Implemented engaging, differentiated instructional strategies and technology tools to increase student engagement, strengthen mathematical reasoning, and build a positive classroom culture.
Instructional Assistant
Palo Alto Unified District
Palo Alto, CA
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted in implementing personalized education plans (IEPs) by providing one-on-one and small-group instruction to support students' academic, social, and behavioral development.
Enrichment Coordinator
Rocketship: Rising Stars Academy
San Jose, CA
09.2016 - 10.2019
- Supported academic and behavioral interventions aligned to Rocketship’s mission to close the achievement gap.
Education
Single Subject Credential Program - Secondary Education
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN05.2020
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Data-driven instruction
- Teacher coaching
- Curriculum design
- Assessment analysis
- Google Classroom
- Relationship-building
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Certification
- Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential (Mathematics) — California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Content Specialist
KIPP Heartwood Academy
07.2025 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
KIPP Heartwood Academy
07.2020 - 06.2025
Instructional Assistant
Palo Alto Unified District
10.2019 - 06.2020
Enrichment Coordinator
Rocketship: Rising Stars Academy
09.2016 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Indiana University East
Single Subject Credential Program - Secondary Education
Alliant International University