Lydia D. Hernandez
Elsa,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Academic and Operational Leader offering 20-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Highly knowledgeable in course selections, graduation requirements, CTE pathways/certifications, PEIMS, safety and security protocol, and testing procedures.
Experienced with project coordination, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope. Utilizes strong planning and organizational skills to manage resources effectively. Track record of enhancing team collaboration and streamlining workflows to drive project success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
21st Century Coordinator
Vanguard Academy Charter School
Pharr, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated daily administrative operations to support educational programs and staff needs.
- Developed and implemented Academic and Enrichment activities outlining scheduling systems to enhance classroom efficiency aligned to District and Campus goals.
- Facilitated communication between educators, students, and parents to strengthen community engagement.
- Collaborated with Campus Administration to ensure positive program integration into school culture.
- Managed logistical arrangements for events such as Parental Engagement activities, ensuring parent participation in school activities aligned to ACE Program goals.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback assessments, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents to ensure TEA grant measures are achieved.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Coordinated logistics for large-scale events in collaboration with Region One, Local City officials and District/program personnel to organize successful community events.
Temporary Teacher
JRG Early Childhood School
Edcouch, TX
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Create Centers aligned to targeted objectives for Math, English, Science, and Social Studies.
- Monitor student performance on Imagine Math and Khans Reading
- Tutor students needing phonemic awareness and letter recognition
- Monitor student drop off and pick up area.
- Collaborate and co-teach with Counselor to offer student social and emotional learning.
- Monitor student attendance
- Ensure safety and security of classroom while providing a positive learning environment
- Co-teach PE extra curricular class during elective period
Assistant Principal
Veterans Middle School
Donna, TX
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Master Scheduler Assistant Principal
Mission High School
Mission, TX
08.2013 - 05.2021
- Collaborate with School Principal and Administrative Cabinet to implement school improvement plans: strategize, draft, and present staff development aligned to campus vision using relevant data to facilitate PLC/SLC planning using reflective coaching and effective research based strategies.
- Decipher student data to ensure effective teaming amongst grade levels for scheduling purposes and organize student schedules and pathways with Counseling staff to ensure Student Academic Plans meet graduation requirements with certifications.
- Create the campus department schedules using allotted seat ratio/budget/student data/pathways.
- Ensure Safety and Security of Campus- implementing school calendar drills and safety trainings for Staff and students.
- Create innovative courses using state TEKS and TEDS to support and implement core interventions aligned to campus/district goals. Collaborate with stakeholders in organizing staffing and class offerings based on course requests.
- Monitor attendance percentages and create action plans to organize Attendance Committees to address truancy and compensatory time while proactively implementing incentives for Perfect Attendance using the PBIS committee.
- Communicate with Administrators and parents to address disciplinary placements and consequences while implementing Campus/District rules and procedures.
- Document, Organize, and Report Leaver Data using PEIMS, TREX, and TEASE to the STATE to remain in compliance with documentation and meet student enrollment and retention goals.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
Counselor/Assessment & Instruction Strategist
Mission Options Academy
Mission, TX
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Counseled students regarding graduation requirements and supported students with social work support to ensure student completed high school requirements.
- Collaborated closely with Principal to ensure smooth overall operation of school including Master Schedule, PEIMS data, registration, curriculum, budget, Campus Improvement Plan, Testing, and tutorials for the campus.
- Build capacity among staff to improve the learning and social environment of the school for a positive campus climate.
- Collaborate with Central Office departments to meet PEIMS submissions, update technology requirements and software, monitor and prescribe credit recovery curriculum, implement CTE programs in conjunction with STC.
- Directed student workshops implementing 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.
- Collaborate with GEAR Up Director to ensure funds and program requirements were implemented on campus
- Worked with Supplemental Education Services, Center for Educational Performance and Information to review software for purchasing instructional materials.
- Consulted with SPED teachers and strategists to implement strategies and supported services for student assistance.
- Organize testing calendar, protocol, staff training, and materials in preparation for STATE testing. Order and submit testing materials to Central office.
- Conduct LPAC and 504 meetings to implement students services, accommodations, and support
ELA High School Teacher
Edcouch-Elsa High School
Edcouch, TX
08.2001 - 05.2008
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Developed district curriculum and assessments.
- Provide mentoring and academic coaching for new teachers.
- Motivate and inspire winning competition teams at local, regional, state, and national level.
Education
Masters of Education: MED - Counseling And Guidance
University of Texas- Pan American
Edinburg, TX12-2006
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Texas- Pan American
Edinburg, TX08-2001
High School Diploma - undefined
Edcouch-Elsa High School
Edcouch, TX05-1997
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Student Academic Achievement
- Team Building
- Staff Development
- Community Engagement
- Virtual Classroom Strategies
- Master Scheduling
- School Safety and Security
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Project coordination
- Scheduling and calendar management
Certification
- 2022-08: ITESS Appraiser
- 2022-08: CPI
- 2013-03: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
- 2018-08: Restorative Discipline
- 2013-05: Integrated Leadership Principal Prep
- 2014-01: Transforming School Culture
- 2019-08: AVID
Timeline
21st Century Coordinator
Vanguard Academy Charter School
08.2024 - Current
Temporary Teacher
JRG Early Childhood School
10.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Principal
Veterans Middle School
11.2021 - 07.2022
Master Scheduler Assistant Principal
Mission High School
08.2013 - 05.2021
Counselor/Assessment & Instruction Strategist
Mission Options Academy
08.2010 - 08.2013
ELA High School Teacher
Edcouch-Elsa High School
08.2001 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Texas- Pan American
High School Diploma - undefined
Edcouch-Elsa High School
Masters of Education: MED - Counseling And Guidance
University of Texas- Pan American