Lauren Hernandez
Lynbrook,NY
Summary
Penn State graduate seeking to apply integrity, trust, responsibility, and experiences by providing student care and support. Goal-oriented Teaching Assistant caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds at the elementary school level. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and engaging in ever-changing daily materials. Graduated with a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Science in May 2022.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools
Hewlett, NY
11.2023 - Current
- Primarily 1:1 TA with 5th-grade student struggling with learning disability, ADHD, and other factors.
- Assist in primary classroom, Lunch/Recess Duty, and fill-in for classroom aides when student is not present.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities and reviewed work.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Teacher Aide
Franklin Early Childhood Center
Hewlett, NY
08.2023 - Current
- 1:2 Student Aide of 1st-grade students with ASD/behavioral disability.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and behavior to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Continued work here as 1:1 aide for after-school activities.
Social Media Content Creator
TikTok
Lynbrook, NY
07.2020 - Current
- Engage 194K (thousand) followers on platform.
- Organized, prioritized, and managed multiple projects according to dedicated release schedule.
- Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
Administrative Secretary
Northwell Health Physician Partners
New Hyde Park, NY
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Partially Scored/Assessed ADHD/ADD/ASD patients K-BIT and ADOS scales.
- Granted opportunities to learn desired field being secretary to Psychologist.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm appointments and respond to inquiries.
Penn State THON-Committee Member
Penn State University
University Park, PA
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
- Provide emotional and financial support, spread awareness, and ensure funding for critical research all in pursuit of a cure for childhood cancer.
- Attended committee meetings to propose, discuss, and advance management and investment ideas.
- Promoted plans for raising funds for THON.
- Spearheaded promotional events to raise awareness and promote initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Penn State University Park
State College, PA05.2022
Skills
- Time Management
- Team Development
- Active Listening Skills
- Data Entry
- Team Collaboration
- Social Media Marketing
- Student Supervision
Certification
- NYS Teaching Assistant Certification- August 2023
- Child Abuse Identification Workshop - September 2023
- School Violence Intervention and Prevention Workshop - September 2023
- DASA Training - September 2023
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools
11.2023 - Current
Teacher Aide
Franklin Early Childhood Center
08.2023 - Current
Administrative Secretary
Northwell Health Physician Partners
09.2022 - 01.2023
Social Media Content Creator
TikTok
07.2020 - Current
Penn State THON-Committee Member
Penn State University
09.2018 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Penn State University Park
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