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Monica Hernandez

San Antonio,United States

Summary

Professional bilingual educator with experience in fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and bilingual instruction, with focus on student growth and academic success. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and committed to achieving educational goals. Known for reliability, effective communication, and building positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Bilingual Teacher

Gallardo Elementary - Southside ISD
08.2010 - Current
  • Previously Lead 4th grade teacher for 4 years. I led the team, plan meeting, collaborate in lesson plans, review student data.
  • Attend committee meeting to better our school community.
  • Plan weekly lesson plans with modification, accommodation according to each students individual levels and needs.
  • Communicate constantly with parents through emails, texts, phone calls and in person conferences to keep them updated on their child’s strengths and needs.
  • Participate if after school programs or events such as tutoring, Reading Night, Math night, History night, Spanish Spelling Bee, PTO meeting, School Carnival, Fundraisers etc.
  • Member of school committees such as STEER Bilingual Committee, LPAC Committee & Spanish Spelling Bee Committee.
  • Have taught Pre-k monolingual class for two years then moved to Kindergarten bilingual for 4 years.
  • Organized after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, providing additional support to enhance their language skills.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting respect and inclusivity for all students.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills by encouraging students to analyze text from multiple perspectives during reading lessons.
  • Assessed student performance regularly, modifying instructional methods as needed to facilitate comprehension.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication and collaboration on student progress.
  • Enhanced language acquisition by utilizing bilingual teaching techniques and providing culturally relevant materials.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, creating meaningful connections between subjects for students.

Head Start Teacher

Natalia Elementary - Natalia ISD
08.2008 - 07.2010
  • Pre-k 3 teacher. Planned lesson plans developmentally appropriate for Head start. Created hands on activities, performed assessments on students for growth. Followed Head Start standards when planning and teaching.
  • Achievements/Tasks
  • Participated in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Improved classroom management through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.

Education

Bachelors In Applied Science -

University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
05.2008

Early Childhood Education

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05-2010

Skills

  • Leadership and problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Customer service excellence
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Individualized learning
  • Cultural sensitivity

LANGUAGES

Spanish - Full Professional Proficiency
English - Full Professional Proficiency

Timeline

Elementary Bilingual Teacher

Gallardo Elementary - Southside ISD
08.2010 - Current

Head Start Teacher

Natalia Elementary - Natalia ISD
08.2008 - 07.2010

Bachelors In Applied Science -

University of Texas at San Antonio

Early Childhood Education

The University of Texas At San Antonio

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