Maria Hernandez
Houston
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Edgewood Elementary. Excelled in creating inclusive environments, fostering intellectual growth, and leading instructional redesign. Skilled in classroom management and communication, demonstrating flexibility and leadership to adapt to diverse student needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Bilingual Teacher
Edgewood Elementary
Houston
08.2014 - 07.2021
- Facilitating student success in developmental and interpersonal skills by implementing district approved curriculum
- Documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes
- Providing a safe and optimal learning environment
- Providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc
- Assisted English Language Learners by providing additional support in reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
- Foster collaborative practices among classroom teachers and a key member of the Instructional Leadership Team
- Attend district meeting twice a month and bring back to school pertinent information
Pre-kinder Bilingual Teacher
Edgewood Elementary
Houston
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Instruct children under the age of five using creative methods such as art, music and hands-on learning
- Also, introduce reading and writing and help children develop language skills
- Attend to the basic needs of young children, such as serving them food and beverages, putting on and taking off coats
- Maintain communication with each child's parents, particularly when there is a problem
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Created a supportive classroom environment that encouraged students to take risks with the language.
Kindergarten Teacher
Edgewood Elementary
Houston
08.2002 - Current
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
- Work with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned
- Be a positive role model for students
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
- Responsible for fostering the intellectual and social development of children in the first phase of their elementary school experience
- Providing the tools and the environment for students to develop into responsible adults and possibly move on to higher education
Pre-Kinder Bilingual Teacher
Aldine ISD/Keeble EC Pk- Center
Houston
11.2001 - 07.2002
- Provide nurturing learning environment through a Montessori philosophy
- Children received individualized instruction
- Producing outstanding readers, mathematicians and very well informed students in the senses, in science, and in practical life
Pre-Kinder Teacher
Gimnasio Vermont
Bogotá
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Instruct students individually and in groups through an English immersion program, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills
- Develop and implement lesson plans
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
Education
Teacher Certification - Alternative Teacher Certification
ACT Houston
Houston05-2003
B.A. - Speech Therapy
El Rosario University
Bogotá, Colombia01.1996
Skills
- Compassion
- Problem solving
- Flexibility
- Computer proficiency
- Team-building skills
- Communication skills
- organization
- Classroom management
- Leadership
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
• Grade level Team leader: August 2017 through June 2021. Also during 2023-2024. Responsible for the effective operation and communication within the team unit and between the team and administration. Foster collaborative practices among classroom teachers and a key member of the Instructional Leadership Team.
• Edgewood Redesign Committee member from August 2018 - June 2019: Participated in the redesign committee to reimagine and redesign our schools based on the changes that Houston and spring branch are going through. Also, improve the ability to create and lead personalized instructional models that reimagine classroom instructional time to meet the needs of every child. Attend district meeting twice a month and bring back to school pertinent information.
- In the year 2014-2015 I participated in the Project ELLA-V (English Language & Literacy Acquisition-Validation) from Texas A&M University where I had to do a daily, explicit systematic reading instruction in English with my second grade Bilingual students.
Affiliations
- Biking
- Arts & Crafts
Timeline
Second Grade Bilingual Teacher
Edgewood Elementary
08.2014 - 07.2021
Pre-kinder Bilingual Teacher
Edgewood Elementary
08.2011 - 07.2013
Kindergarten Teacher
Edgewood Elementary
08.2002 - Current
Pre-Kinder Bilingual Teacher
Aldine ISD/Keeble EC Pk- Center
11.2001 - 07.2002
Pre-Kinder Teacher
Gimnasio Vermont
01.1997 - 01.2000
Teacher Certification - Alternative Teacher Certification
ACT Houston
B.A. - Speech Therapy
El Rosario University
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