Miriam Hernandez
Indiantown
Summary
Experienced middle school Intensive Reading Teacher with over 14 years of advancing literacy skills for struggling readers, including ESE/ELL students, through evidence-based interventions. Led instructional programs, mentored colleagues, and advocated for student needs while honoring the diverse cultural backgrounds within the school community.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Intensive Reading Teacher
Indiantown Middle School
Indiantown, FL
09.2018 - Current
- Provide intensive reading intervention for middle school students performing below grade level, including Exceptional Student Education (ESE) learners.
- Deliver explicit systematic instruction using Structured Literacy practices in phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing.
- Chosen to pilot district's revised SPIRE reading intervention program called SPIRE-UP.
- Among the first educators to implement the Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) strategies course, helping students develop stronger comprehension and learning strategies.
- Collaborate closely with district coaches and program developers to strengthen implementation and improve instructional outcomes.
- Build strong partnerships with families, colleagues, and community members.
Spanish Teacher
Martin County High School
Stuart, FL
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of Spanish language and culture through listening, speaking, reading and writing proficiency.
- Implemented culturally relevant lessons that connect language learning to students' lived experiences and diverse backgrounds.
- Fostered a classroom environment that encourages risk-taking, collaboration, and respect for diverse cultures and perspectives.
- Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and guide instructional planning
IB Spanish Teacher
Indiantown Middle School
Indiantown, FL
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Implemented IB-aligned Spanish instruction focused on developing interpretive, interpersonal and presentation communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
- Implemented inquiry-based and communicative language teaching to promote authentic language use and student-centered learning.
- Differentiated instruction to support diverse learners, including ESE and ELL learners.
- Used formative and summative assessments aligned to proficiency targets to monitor language learning.
- Established strong communication skills with families, colleagues, and support staff.
ELL Paraprofessional/School Liaison
Indiantown Middle School
Indiantown, FL
08.2006 - 05.2010
- Supported ELL students in classroom activities, language acquisition and engagement.
- Assisted in implementing instructional strategies that promote language development across curricula.
- Assisted in implementing instructional strategies that promote language development across all subjects.
- Facilitated small group, initiated peer interaction and language practice among students.
- Contacted parents on behalf of teachers, transported students to their medical needs when parents were not available.
- Interpretation/translation services given during parent conferences, meetings and school wide events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Spanish
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05-2012
Associate of Arts - Communications
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05-2009
Skills
- Reading Intervention
- Instructional leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Educational Collaboration
- Structured literacy
- Problem Solving
- Student Motivation
- Student Support
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
School-Based Accomplishment
- Selected to pilot the SPIRE-UP program
- Among one of the first educators to implement the SIM Learning Strategies Course.
- Recognized School Teacher of the Year
Community-Based Accomplishment
- Built meaningful partnerships with families in support of education
- Advocated for Guatemalan families by meeting with two Guatemalan presidents and their administration to discuss needs, experiences and educational opportunities of the local immigrant community.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Intensive Reading Teacher
Indiantown Middle School
09.2018 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Martin County High School
08.2017 - 09.2018
IB Spanish Teacher
Indiantown Middle School
08.2012 - 05.2017
ELL Paraprofessional/School Liaison
Indiantown Middle School
08.2006 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Spanish
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Arts - Communications
Indian River State College