Inez Hernandez
Norwalk,CA
Summary
Experienced Assistant Principal adept at supporting academic administration functions. Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment by strengthening relationships among faculty, students, and administrators. Skilled in building rapport with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Dedicated to enforcing district and school policies, optimizing procedures, and promoting positive student behavior.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Alta Vista Innovation High-P.V. Jobs/Los Angeles and Assurance Learning Academy-Lincoln
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Conducted bi-weekly check-ins with teachers and staff
- Collaborated with our regions community liaison to re-engage in partnerships, streamlined our WIOA process
- Collaborated and organized summer school ('21-'22)
- IEP administrator and SST's coordinator
- Planned, coordinated, and executed the relocation of our new learning center
- Supported my site staff to reach regional goals; utilization, CAASPP/CAST testing participation, NWEA student participation
- Fostered a safe, and clean learning center, while promoting a positive, caring climate for learning with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies, including safety inspections and safety-drill practice, and facility maintenance
- Participated and facilitated in weekly staff meetings and quarterly all-staff meetings
- Observed employee performance, recorded observations, and conducted evaluation conferences to foster continuous professional development utilizing Performance Management Framework
- Helped the principal maintain, and use information systems records to track progress on regional performance objectives and academic excellence indicators, as well as assisting with the implementation of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Participated in WASC
- Lead the sites that were averaging below 80% ADA to an average of 90%+
- Advocated for CTE Pathways: Multimedia and Culinary Arts
- Finished the Cognitive Coaching Training Series.
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
- Counseled students about rules and policies utilizing restorative justice practices.
Learning Center Coordinator
Alta Vista Innovation High-P.V. Jobs
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Conducted bi-weekly check-ins with teachers and staff
- Collaborated with our regions community liaison to re-engage in partnerships, streamline our WIOA process, organized summer school
- Participated in IEP's and SST's
- Promoted teaching autonomy
- Promoted a positive, caring climate for learning with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Assisted with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities
- Participated and facilitated in weekly staff and committee meetings
- Observed employee performance, recorded observations, and conducted evaluation conferences
- Helped the principal maintain, and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on regional performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
Literacy Teacher/Supervising Teacher/Athletic Coordinator/Senior Committee Chair
Learn4Life Concept Charter High School
11.2015 - 03.2019
- Provided individual & small group instruction in an English intervention class
- Trained in Read 180 and System 44 intervention programs
- Participated and facilitated in weekly staff and committee meetings
- Participated in professional development
- Created a flexible program and environment favorable to individual learning and personal growth
- Created & analyzed student data using MS Excel, SIS & Pathways Student Portal
- Planned and organized practice schedules, student athletic packets, and transportation for student athletics
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to recruit students
- Communicated with region on student-athletic updates
- Created a South LA region weekly newsletter for athletics.
Kindergarten Teacher (5 years) and 5th Grade Teacher (3 years)
Center for Advanced Learning
08.2007 - 06.2015
- Ran and managed a classroom of 23-28 students
- Lesson Plans Design- SDSA (Strategic Design for Student Achievement)
- Participated in weekly staff meeting and Professional Development
- Participated in Parent Teacher Group Meetings/Workshops
- Trained in Baldrige Excellence Framework
- Member of LCAP Committee
- Chair in Fundraising Activities.
7th Grade Teacher
Our Lady of Lourdes
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Ran and managed a classroom of 23 students
- Departmentalized 8th grade Literature class
- Year-Book Chair
- WASC Committee Member
- Organized and Planned 7th grade Shakey's Night Fundraiser
- Participated in weekly staff meetings
- Created and Differentiated 7th grade curriculum.
Kindergarten Teacher
Today's Fresh Start Charter School
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Ran and managed a classroom of 21 students
- Participated in Reading Literacy Training
- Attended the Best Arts Conference
- Initiated Scholastic Book Club at the site
- Implemented Newspaper in our Schools at the site.
Assistant Credentialed Teacher
Optimist High School
01.2004 - 08.2005
- Wrote Individual Education Plans (IEP's)
- Attended Treatment Team Meetings
- Created weekly lesson plans and 6-week Class at a Glance plans
- Created behavior plans and goal for students
- Taught basic Math and English
- Assisted in running a homeroom of 30 students
- Participated in weekly staff meetings.
Education
Administrative Service Credential -
National University
01.2014
Multiple Subject Credential and Masters in Teacher Education -
University of Phoenix
01.2006
Liberal Studies Bachelor's Degree -
San Diego State University
01.2003
Associate in Arts Degree -
East Los Angeles Community College
01.1998
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Student achievement
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Restorative Practices
- Student and parent relations
- Relationship building and networking
- Faculty support
- Multitasking ability
- Student retention
- Student Counseling
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Alta Vista Innovation High-P.V. Jobs/Los Angeles and Assurance Learning Academy-Lincoln
04.2022 - 08.2024
Learning Center Coordinator
Alta Vista Innovation High-P.V. Jobs
03.2019 - 04.2022
Literacy Teacher/Supervising Teacher/Athletic Coordinator/Senior Committee Chair
Learn4Life Concept Charter High School
11.2015 - 03.2019
Kindergarten Teacher (5 years) and 5th Grade Teacher (3 years)
Center for Advanced Learning
08.2007 - 06.2015
7th Grade Teacher
Our Lady of Lourdes
08.2006 - 06.2007
Kindergarten Teacher
Today's Fresh Start Charter School
08.2005 - 06.2006
Assistant Credentialed Teacher
Optimist High School
01.2004 - 08.2005
Administrative Service Credential -
National University
Multiple Subject Credential and Masters in Teacher Education -
University of Phoenix
Liberal Studies Bachelor's Degree -
San Diego State University
Associate in Arts Degree -
East Los Angeles Community College
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