Gina Hernandez
Weslaco
Summary
Experienced education leader with strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Skilled in curriculum development, staff mentoring, and conflict resolution. Known for adaptability, reliability, and commitment to meeting evolving needs of both students and faculty. Equipped to make significant impact through effective team management and strategic planning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Mercedes ISD
11.2023 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Oversaw curriculum design process to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates and reducing dropout numbers.
- Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Developed comprehensive assessment systems to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Streamlined administrative processes to maximize efficiency in daily operations at the school level.
Dean of Instruction
Mercedes ISD
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Developed thorough assessment tools that accurately measured student progress and informed instructional adjustments.
- Ensured consistent improvement in student performance by regularly evaluating and revising academic programs.
- Increased teacher retention rates by fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged growth and collegiality among staff members.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to inform curricular revisions and instructional improvements continually.
- Worked collaboratively and cross-functionally with school and school community.
- Promoted collaborative relationships between teachers throughout different grade levels or departments to ensure seamless progression of content knowledge.
- Coordinated professional development events for faculty members, focusing on emerging trends in education and pedagogy best practices.
- Enhanced faculty collaboration through regular meetings, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
Teacher
Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Teacher- 7th Grade Reading
Veterans Middle School-Donna ISD
10.2014 - Current
- Team leader (7-1 ESL team)
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
- Instruct and monitor students in use of learning materials
- Use technology to support and differentiate technology
- Maintain discipline in accordance with rules
- Manage student behavior
- Provide appropriate feedback on work
- Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Teacher– Social Studies, Religion and Greek Mythology
The Pharr Oratory of St. Philip Neri School System
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
- Instruct and monitor students in use of learning materials
- Use technology to support and differentiate technology
- Maintain discipline in accordance with rules
- Manage student behavior
- Provide appropriate feedback on work
- Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
Teacher– Social Studies and Avid
Donna High School
08.2007 - 05.2010
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
- Instruct and monitor students in use of learning materials
- Use technology to support and differentiate technology
- Maintain discipline in accordance with rules
- Manage student behavior
- Provide appropriate feedback on work
- Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
Education
Master of Science - Emphasis in Community Mental Health Administration
Grand Canyon University
Arizona05-2022
Masters - Educational Administration
Concordia University-Texas
04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Composite
University of Texas-Pan American
12.2008
High School Diploma -
Weslaco High School
Weslaco, Texas05-1996
Skills
- Texas State Certification- Generalist 4-8
- Texas State Certification- ESL-Supplemental
- Texas State Certification- Principal EC-12
- T-TESS Evaluator Certificate
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Report to work on a regular and punctual basis
- Ability to perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the school program
- Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology
- Meet professional education requirements of school, district and state
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
- Student and parent relations
- School improvement
- Parent communication
- School facilities and operations
- Staff development
- Discipline management
- Disciplinary actions
- Policy implementation
- Student engagement
- Standardized testing
- Faculty support
- School security and safety procedures
- Training and mentoring
- Organizational leadership
- Master class schedule
- School safety
- Classroom management
- School administration
- Progress monitoring
- Behavioral intervention
- IEP development
- Teacher mentoring
- Student recruitment
- Transportation coordination
- Student retention
Languages
English – native language
Spanish – Fluent
Certification
- SBEC - Principal EC-12
- SBEC - Generalist 4-8
- SBEC - ESL Supplemental 4-8
- TTESS Appraiser
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Mercedes ISD
11.2023 - Current
Dean of Instruction
Mercedes ISD
01.2022 - 11.2023
Teacher
Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD
08.2021 - 01.2022
Teacher- 7th Grade Reading
Veterans Middle School-Donna ISD
10.2014 - Current
Teacher– Social Studies, Religion and Greek Mythology
The Pharr Oratory of St. Philip Neri School System
08.2013 - 05.2014
Teacher– Social Studies and Avid
Donna High School
08.2007 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Composite
University of Texas-Pan American
Master of Science - Emphasis in Community Mental Health Administration
Grand Canyon University
Masters - Educational Administration
Concordia University-Texas
High School Diploma -
Weslaco High School
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