Delia Hernandez
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Seasoned 22 years of experience and caring teacher with strong communication skills and a drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Dynamic 5th Grade Science Teacher with expertise in curriculum design, student engagement, and assessment strategies. Proven ability to enhance learning through hands-on projects and educational technology.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Science Teacher
HCISD
Harlingen, Texas
08.2007 - Current
- Organized field trips to local science centers to enrich the curriculum experience, such as the NASA Challenger Learning Center, which provides NASA-aligned simulated space missions and hands-on aerospace training.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that improved student engagement and understanding of Science with real - world applications.
- Designed, facilitated, and organized the International Baccalaureate Exhibition projects that fostered critical thinking, research skills, and connections between subjects that foster globally-minded students and align with the school's IB principles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Utilized educational technology tools to support interactive learning sessions.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to communicate student progress and set actionable goals for improvement.
- Developed engaging science lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Assessed student progress through regular quizzes and interactive activities.
- Integrated technology into lessons using digital resources and educational software.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and other relevant data.
- Facilitated hands-on activities to reinforce scientific concepts.
- Utilized formative assessment tools such as exit tickets and quizzes throughout lessons.
1st - 5th grade Teacher
SPISD
San Perlita, Texas
08.2003 - 05.2007
- Organized Science Fair events and facilitated student projects
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of all students.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Provided instruction in core subjects such as reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management - May 1998
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Curriculum design
- Developing lesson plans
- Assessment strategies
- Classroom management
- Educational technology
- Student engagement
- Professional collaboration
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Affiliations
- International Baccalaureate Exhibition Student Projects
- Summer School
- UIL - Spelling
Timeline
5th Grade Science Teacher
HCISD
08.2007 - Current
1st - 5th grade Teacher
SPISD
08.2003 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Management - May 1998
Davenport University