Michelle Hernandez
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Aide
Liggett Elementary School
Panorama City, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Work with students ages 4-11, including students with ADHD, Autism, behavioral needs, and Down syndrome, providing a supportive learning environment with adequate resources
- Assist in teaching English, Social Studies, Health/ Physical Education, and Math (Grades K-5), as well as reinforcing the importance of proper nutrition and physical safety during outdoor supervision
- Collaborating with other Educational Aides and teachers to make lesson plans and study groups tailored to the students' needs
- Participating in parent engagement events to promote supportive learning and to promote healthy habits such as proper sleep, diet, and social interactions
Peer Health Educator
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Educated peers on health and wellness topics through workshops and presentations.
- Developed informative materials to promote healthy behaviors among students.
- Collaborated with campus organizations to enhance health awareness initiatives.
- Promoted student health and wellness by leading workshops, outreach events, and engaging peer-to-peer activities.
- Led discussions on stress management, nutrition, sexual health, mental well-being, and emerging health issues to raise awareness and promote conversations.
- Partnered with campus health services and student organizations to design and implement impactful wellness programs
- Enhanced public speaking, leadership, and collaboration skills while fostering a healthier, more informed, and supportive campus community.
Administrative Assistant and Customer Service
Macy's
Northridge, CA
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Assisted customers in person, via email, and over the phone, providing the necessary accommodations to ensure the best service
- Processed reports on workplace incidents, equipment maintenance, and policy compliance
- Assisted in work seminars that focused on injury prevention, mental health care, and appropriate work behavior
- Trained and onboarded new employees, providing them with resources for workplace wellness and training them on our emergency protocols
- Managed inventory and supplies to maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Counted and balanced the store's cash vault, investigated discrepancies, and provided extra compensation to customers when necessary
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Public Health
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CAAssociate of Arts - General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences, General Studies: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CACertification
- Certified Peer Educator (CPE), NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, 08/01/25
- HIPAA: Protecting Patient Privacy, The California State University, 07/01/25
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, USA National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 04/01/25, 04/01/28
- Addressing Health Equity: A Public Health Essential, University at Albany, SUNY, 02/01/25
- Health Equity, Western Region Public Health Training Center, 02/01/25
- Social Determinants of Health, Western Region Public Health Training Center, 02/01/25
- Data for Rural Health Equity, Vol. I: Understanding Population Health Concepts, University of Washington, 02/01/25
Timeline
Peer Health Educator
California State University, Northridge
08.2025 - 05.2026
Educational Aide
Liggett Elementary School
05.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant and Customer Service
Macy's
10.2021 - 02.2024
Bachelor's of Science - Public Health
California State University, Northridge
Associate of Arts - General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences, General Studies: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Los Angeles Pierce College