MARY HERNANDEZ
Mentone,CA
Summary
Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing adolescents and young adults for a full educational career. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social, academic and career development for young adults. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CTE Careers in Child Development Teacher
Slover Mountain High School
08.2022 - Current
- Instruct high school students in child development, education, and careers in early childhood education
- Provide hands on skills in experience with childhood programs
- Observe, and administrate work based learning (WBL) program, a volunteer program for high school students in an early childhood education setting
- Create and implement high quality curriculum that aligns with current early childhood education standards.
- Enhanced student learning by implementing developmentally appropriate activities and materials in the classroom.
- Promoted social-emotional growth in children through hands-on experiences and play-based learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop a curriculum that supported child development goals and nurtured individual strengths.
- Increased parent involvement by organizing events, conferences, and workshops focused on child development strategies.
- Led professional development sessions for fellow teachers, sharing best practices in early childhood education techniques.
- Implemented project-based learning opportunities to enhance critical thinking skills while promoting creativity among students.
CTE Careers in Exploration Teacher
Mesa View and Park View Middle Schools
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Facilitate the exploration of several career pathways within career academic programs and hands-on labs
- Build curriculum activities to align students with high school and post-secondary education programs
- Provide students with knowledge to develop skill sets like career research, college research, planning and implementing goals
- Administer assessments to test student retainment of hands-on skills and content knowledge
- Create an atmosphere to promote inclusion and excitement in a hands-on lab learning environment
- Collaborate with administration and staff on providing the most productive learning environment for all students.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TEACHER
VICTORIA ELEMENTARY
08.2016 - 07.2020
- Design and implement academic curriculum to meet the cognitive development of each student, while placing high awareness to social emotional developmental
- Provide first assessments to students who may need additional support, such as ESL, speech or IEP, while designing classroom, instruction, and materials to excel teaching models with full inclusion
- Achieved excellence with Quality Start program, receiving over $20,000 in grants
- Mastered full scale garden inclusion into our firsthand STEM curriculum
- Design classroom for ECERs standards and train new staff in implementation of all standards
- Engage in two technology platforms to provide assessments of student’s development with evidence-based proof, 2X annually on 48 students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing effective classroom management strategies and curriculum planning techniques.
INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL II
REDLANDS HIGH SCHOOL
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, ensuring their individualized learning goals were met.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive and focused classroom environment.
- Supported students during small group instruction, reinforcing concepts taught by the lead teacher.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly, resulting in more targeted support.
- Utilized differentiated instruction methods to address diverse learning styles within the classroom, promoting academic success for all students.
Preschool Teacher and Elementary Coordinator
Christ the King School
10.2006 - 06.2014
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
Education
DESIGANTED CREDENTIAL - CTE Education, Child Development, & Family Service
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO
05.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE KINESIOLOGY -
CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Riverside, CA08.2020
Skills
- Child Development Expertise
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Planning
- Curriculum Design
activities
- Attended Breathe for Change, an educator’s instruction platform online, to receive Yoga Teacher Certification and Social-Emotional Learning Facilitator (SEL
- F) Certification, August 2020 through December 2020.
- Member of California Association Health, Physical Exercise, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD).
- CPR/First aide certified through American Red Cross
- Recently attended professional growth conference, Learning Without Tears, and received instruction to implement and train new early childhood educators.
Certification
Certified Social emotional learner facilitator (SEL*F)
Trained to teach yoga in an educational setting
Garden Club
Lead an agriculture program for high school students. Our local garden gives students the opportunity to practice horticulture and teach their techniques to the local preschool students they volunteer with.
Timeline
CTE Careers in Child Development Teacher
Slover Mountain High School
08.2022 - Current
CTE Careers in Exploration Teacher
Mesa View and Park View Middle Schools
07.2020 - 06.2022
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TEACHER
VICTORIA ELEMENTARY
08.2016 - 07.2020
INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL II
REDLANDS HIGH SCHOOL
01.2015 - 06.2016
Preschool Teacher and Elementary Coordinator
Christ the King School
10.2006 - 06.2014
DESIGANTED CREDENTIAL - CTE Education, Child Development, & Family Service
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE KINESIOLOGY -
CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
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