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Education
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IRENE M. HERNANDEZ

Dallas,TX
IRENE M. HERNANDEZ

Summary

To educate elementary students and increase their growth from a holistic approach including mind, body and soul. Early Childhood Development Bilingual Teacher committed to each child's successful cognitive, physical and emotional progress with 18 years in early childhood. Adept at exam proctoring and closely monitoring student progress through assessments and individualized exams. Successful in technology integration and Spanish instruction. Proficient in Microsoft and Zoom use and advocating specific student needs to teachers and parents. Qualified in exam proctoring and test preparation with proven skills in Circle Assessment. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

26
years of professional experience
2

Languages

Work History

Self Employed
Dallas

ZUMBA Instructor
05.2009 - 06.2011

Job overview

  • Promoted fitness center programs such as youth and adult ZUMBA classes.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with them during group fitness classes and providing healthy recipes weekly.
  • Increased class attendance by developing fun and energetic Zumba routines.
  • Improved participants'' fitness levels through engaging and challenging dance moves.
  • Enhanced overall workout experience by incorporating diverse music selections and dance styles.
  • Sustained high levels of participant engagement with innovative choreography updates based on current trends.
  • Led group warm-ups and cool-downs, ensuring proper stretching techniques were followed for injury prevention.
  • Partnered with local schools to offer after-school programs, introducing Zumba as an alternative way of staying active for parents of students.

Premier Dentistry
3443 W. Jupiter Rd

Dental Assistant, Premier Dentistry
05.1998 - 06.2003

Job overview

  • Assist dentist with dental procedures, take radiographs of dental teeth, claim insurance, billing, accounting, ordering supplies, booking appointments, taking detailed notes in dental charts.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Obtained information about patients’ medical and dental history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative care.
  • Assisted patients with oral hygiene.
  • Scheduled patient's appointments.
  • Maintained clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.

Dallas Independent School District
Dallas

Bilingual Elementary Teacher
05.2005 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Coordinated parent-teacher conferences 2 times during school year and several follow up updates throughout year.
  • Instructed up to 24 students individually and in groups.
  • Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
  • Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and Internet.
  • Supervised average of 22 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips.
  • Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
  • Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Created enjoyable and interesting learning environment for 22 students each year.
  • Maintained accurate and complete records for 22 students.
  • Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
  • Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner.
  • Took part in professional organizations and continuing education courses.
  • Created and taught engaging math lessons and activities.
  • Designed and implemented a basic math program to be available to all students.
  • Developed students' computer and technology skills through demonstrations and practice.
  • Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from cultures around world.
  • Selected age-appropriate stories and read them aloud during daily story time.
  • Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.

World Ventures
5100 Tennyson Parkway Plano, TX 75024, USA

Independent Representative of World Ventures
05.2010 - Current

Job overview

  • Presented innovative digital media marketing presentations to executive decision makers.
  • Prospected to obtain new accounts while maintaining relationships with existing accounts.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive salesperson training program.
  • Created key Internet marketing activities to acquire and retain new clients through email campaigns and social media.
  • Directed and coordinated marketing activities and policies to promote products and services.
  • Executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic, and sales.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through consistent follow-ups and personalized communication strategies.

La Academia De Estrellas School
Dallas, TX

Bilingual Teacher
08.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Instructed up to 20 students individually and in groups.
  • Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
  • Supervised an average of 21 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips.
  • Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
  • Maintained accurate and complete records for 40 students.
  • Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
  • Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
  • Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
  • Enforced the school’s student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
  • Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner.
  • Created and taught engaging math lessons and activities.
  • Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.
  • Selected age-appropriate stories and read them aloud during daily story time.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Created and developed curriculum and lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Education

University of Texas at Arlington

Bachelor of Arts from Spanish
2004

University Overview

  • Continuing education in psychology

Tony Robbins

Unleash the Power Within
2014

Skills

  • Patient-focused care
  • Adaptable
  • Certified Preschool Teacher
  • MS Office proficient
  • Mother of 2 children
  • Lesson and curriculum planning
  • Data driven Student Performance
  • Small Groups
  • Positive Relationships
  • Classroom Management
  • Event management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Facebook and Instagram proficient, posts, reels

Accomplishments

  • Consumer Research
    Effectively executed new marketing outlines based on market research data collected to reflect consumer interest on both tactical and strategic levels.
  • New Accounts
  • New Business Opportunities
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Generated New Accounts
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Relationship Selling Product

References


  • References available upon request.

Interests

Latin Dance

Financial Investing

Health and Wellness

Interior Design

Certification

  • Certified EC-4 Generalist Educator
  • Certified EC-4 Bilingual Educator

Timeline

Bilingual Teacher

La Academia De Estrellas School
08.2017 - Current

Independent Representative of World Ventures

World Ventures
05.2010 - Current

ZUMBA Instructor

Self Employed
05.2009 - 06.2011

Bilingual Elementary Teacher

Dallas Independent School District
05.2005 - 07.2024

Dental Assistant, Premier Dentistry

Premier Dentistry
05.1998 - 06.2003

University of Texas at Arlington

Bachelor of Arts from Spanish

Tony Robbins

Unleash the Power Within
IRENE M. HERNANDEZ