Kelli Hernandez
Sharon,OK
Summary
Dynamic childcare professional with extensive experience at Sharon Mutual Elementary, excelling in child development and special needs support. Proven ability to foster positive behavior and implement effective conflict resolution strategies. Skilled in organizing engaging activities and tracking student progress, ensuring a nurturing environment for all children to thrive. Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts. Dependable professional with strong technical aptitude supports student comprehension, curiosity, and learning needs. Communicative and enthusiastic with exceptional knowledge of district standards and curriculum.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Sharon Mutual Elementary
Sharon, OK
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to manage student disputes.
- Addressed individual student needs and accommodated learning differences.
- Provided classroom instruction following regular teacher's lesson plans.
Childcare Provider
Self-employed
Sharon, OK
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Implemented discipline strategies when needed while ensuring the safety of all children.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
Childcare Provider
Boomer Kids Club
Woodward, OK
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
- Implemented discipline strategies when needed while ensuring the safety of all children.
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Assisted in planning nutritious snacks and meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by state regulations.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodward Christian Academy
Woodward, OK05-2012
Skills
- Child development and special needs support
- Conflict resolution and communication techniques
- Positive reinforcement and instructional support
- Team collaboration and teacher support
- Student progress tracking
- Skill building support
Affiliations
- Family orientated activities such as zoo trips, museums, and parks- We love to go places together!
- Gym, strength training- gym time is what I call "my time", for my physical and mental health
- Go to my children's sports events and activities, love to watch them play, learn and grow
- Visiting and connecting with friends
Accomplishments
- Graduated valedictorian at Woodward Christian Academy
Certification
- Certified Paraprofessional 04/01/2025
- Certified CPR and First Aid 03/25/2025
- Certified bloodborne pathogens 04/16/2025
- Certificate of training paraprofessional at High Plains Technology Center 11/13/2024
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Sharon Mutual Elementary
09.2024 - 05.2025
Childcare Provider
Self-employed
08.2023 - 09.2024
Childcare Provider
Boomer Kids Club
10.2022 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Woodward Christian Academy
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