PATRICIA HERNANDEZ
Chicago,US
Summary
Transformational Educational Leader with a proven track record in driving student success through innovative language acquisition programs and curriculum design. Expertise in fostering multicultural competence and implementing effective educational strategies enhances community relationships. Demonstrated skills in crisis management and mentoring empower faculty, ensuring equity and inclusivity for all students. Committed to bridging the gap between schools and families, promoting a collaborative learning environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students
West Leyden High School
Northlake, US
01.2022 - Current
- Led the school’s Student Equity Board which included planning, curriculum and teacher lessons
- Modified attendance protocols and processes at school for efficiency
- Led Bilingual Parent Association for the district
- Evaluated teachers, counselors, social workers, deans’ assistants, and assigned educational support personnel
- Guided triangle team, counselors, social workers, MTSS supervisor to provide interventions for students
- Advised teachers relative to management of students and selected school routines
- Formulated and implemented rules and regulations consistent with Board policies that relate to student discipline
- Organized home visits to students at risk
- Maintained the district Code of Conduct and recommend changes to the Board of Education
- Met with and advise parents, staff, and students on matters related to student behavior
- Maintained student disciplinary and attendance records
- Prepared statistical data related to student discipline and attendance
- Withdrew students from school according to procedures and reasons listed in the district withdrawal code
- Maintained records and investigate thefts and other situations which occur on school premises
- Supervised and developed procedures for the student and staff parking areas
- Implemented and monitored procedures and activities in the detention areas and study halls
- Supervised and work with the police liaison and deans’ assistants
- Managed the office budget
- Supervised extra-curricular activities as assigned
EL Teacher
Prospect High School
Mount Prospect, US
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided instruction and coordinated with the district’s/school’s instructional program so as to ensure that student and exceeded learning targets
- Developed and delivered lesson plans that utilized a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies
- Administered academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition
- Maintained complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress
- Provided a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encouraged student accountability and incorporated challenging instructional strategies and expectations
- Adapted curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the diverse needs of individual students
- Collaborated with content area teachers on effective EL strategies
- Established and maintained standards of student behavior required to run an orderly and productive classroom environment
- Employed a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students
- Managed allotted learning time to maximize student achievement
- Employed effective problem-solving skills to analyze issues and created action plans
- Adapted to changing work priorities and maintain flexible working hours
- Established and maintained constructive positive relationships
- School representative for the District Bilingual Parent Association
- Sponsored the Yoga and Meditation Club
- Led the Day of the Dead Ofrenda committee
- Started and sponsored the Asian Culture Club
- Collaborated with Latinos Unidos Club
Bilingual Literacy (English/Spanish)
Winston Campus Jr High
Palatine, US
01.2020 - 01.2021
- In charge of a caseload of EL students including students with exceptionalities
- Created individualized learning goals for bilingual students with specific learning needs for Individualized Educational Plan (IEPs)
- Planned and implemented differentiated curricula for English language learners of all levels following WIDA standards
- Led teacher training on development of differentiated language goals focusing on four language domains
- Planned and appropriately used instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment, which reflected understanding of the learning styles and individual needs of students in order to challenge and extend them
- Conducted assessments of student learning-styles and used results to plan instructional activities
- Worked cooperatively with subject teachers to accommodate and modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established IEPs
- Maintained cumulative files for EL students to include waivers and other documents
- Assisted with identification, registration and placement of EL students
DP/MYP English B (EAL)
Jumeira Baccalaureate School
Dubai, UAE
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Planned and implemented differentiated curricula for language learner in preparation for university, including students with exceptionalities
- Prepared coursework and assignments for classes
- Graded tests, essays and reports, and other writing assignments
- Collaborated with colleagues to coordinate lesson plans and work with specific subjects of expertise
- Held one-on-one conferences with students to keep them on track when necessary
- Met with parents or guardians to discuss students’ academic progress, remedial issues and behavior problems when necessary
- Planned culturally sensitive lessons to improve students’ literacy skills in the English Language
DP/MYP/PYP EAL/Spanish, Head of Department, Mother-Tongue Coordinator
GEMS International School, Al Khail
Dubai, UAE
01.2013 - 01.2019
- At GEMS International School, I successfully piloted, participated in, and supervised various departments and programs
- I have written school-wide language policies, aligned language scope and sequences to the IB framework and CEFR and provided professional leadership and management of Language Acquisition (both in the department and across the school) to ensure high quality teaching
- In addition to constantly teaching outstanding ELL and Spanish lessons, I have monitored and evaluated teaching standards and helped create GIS’s MYP language acquisition department and school-wide Mother Tongue Program
Teacher Trainer Specialist (Language Development)
TELLAL Institute, GEMS
Dubai, UAE
01.2017 - 12.2017
- In this temporary role I planned and delivered EAL-specific best practices to teachers and prepared and delivered ELT teacher training courses, workshops, and presentations to teachers
- I was responsible for developing and evaluating training materials for courses and workshops, adapting where necessary to ensure session materials reflect current thinking ELT methodology and innovative technology
Spanish/ESL Teacher
GEMS Language Academy
Dubai, UAE
01.2012 - 01.2013
- As a language teacher for GEMS Language Academy I developed a curriculum aligned to Common European Reference Framework (CERF) and was responsible for planning and delivering outstanding lessons for a range of classes and age, including adults, and ability groups
- In addition to making and providing feedback on oral and written work, I created, wrote, and produced all new materials and resources, including audio and visual
Spanish Teacher
Robert Frost Middle School /Warren Palm Intermediate
Hazel Crest, US
01.2011 - 01.2012
- As a language teacher for GEMS Language Academy I developed a curriculum aligned to Common European Reference Framework (CERF) and was responsible for planning and delivering outstanding lessons for a range of classes and age, including adults, and ability groups
- In addition to making and providing feedback on oral and written work, I created, wrote, and produced all new materials and resources, including audio and visual
AP Spanish Teacher
World Language High School
Chicago, US
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Provided Professional Leadership and Management of Modern Language Department to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improved standards of learning and achievement for all students
- Trained teachers in development and delivery of lessons on relevant children’s books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest
- Participated in the recruitment, employment, and orientation of new faculty, alongside retention recommendations
- Monitored and evaluated standards of teaching and learning within the department and collaborated with the leadership team to establish school-wide best practices, especially in literacy and discipline plans
- Achieved the highest AP scores in all of Chicago Public Schools
Education
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
National Louis University
Chicago, IL05-2025
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, USA01.2022
Endorsement - Learning Behavioral Specialist (LBS1)
American College of Education
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA01.2020
M.Ed. - Instructional Leadership: ESL and Bilingual Education
University of Illinois in Chicago
Chicago, USA01.2010
B.Sc. - Secondary Education Language Learning: Spanish
DePaul University
Chicago, USA01.2006
Spanish (Study Abroad) - Filología española
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Madrid, Spain01.2004
Skills
- Social Justice educator
- Behavioral management
- Crisis management
- Curriculum design
- Classroom management
- Student development
- Faculty development
- Academic intervention
- Collaboration
- Multicultural competence
- Multi-tiered support systems
- Community outreach
- Change management
- Analytical thinking
- Program development
- Problem-solving abilities
- Equity-driven
- Goal setting
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Public speaking
- Leadership development
- Staff supervision
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Educational leadership
- Policy development
- Diversity management
- Team building
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Secondary Education, Spanish 6-12, Bilingual Ed. Spanish 9-12, ESL 5-12
- LBS 1 (Test Results Pending)
- Illinois Performance Evaluation - Teacher Evaluation
- DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)- Harper College
- National SEED Training
Recognitions
- Golden Apple Scholar, 2001
- McNair Scholar, 2003
- Highest AP Spanish Language Scores in CPS, 2006
- Teacher of the year at GEMS International School Al Khail, 2008
- Teach Plus of Illinois Fellow, 2018
- Graduation Commencement Speaker, 2022
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
Golden Apple Scholar, 2001
McNair Scholar, 2003
DePaul University 2006 Graduation Commencement Speaker, 2006
Highest AP Spanish Language Scores in CPS, 2008
Teacher of the year at GEMS International School Al Khail, 2018
Teach Plus of Illinois Fellow, 2022
College Board- Prepárate Conference Speaker, 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dean of Students
West Leyden High School
01.2022 - Current
EL Teacher
Prospect High School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bilingual Literacy (English/Spanish)
Winston Campus Jr High
01.2020 - 01.2021
DP/MYP English B (EAL)
Jumeira Baccalaureate School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Teacher Trainer Specialist (Language Development)
TELLAL Institute, GEMS
01.2017 - 12.2017
DP/MYP/PYP EAL/Spanish, Head of Department, Mother-Tongue Coordinator
GEMS International School, Al Khail
01.2013 - 01.2019
Spanish/ESL Teacher
GEMS Language Academy
01.2012 - 01.2013
Spanish Teacher
Robert Frost Middle School /Warren Palm Intermediate
01.2011 - 01.2012
AP Spanish Teacher
World Language High School
01.2006 - 01.2011
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
National Louis University
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Endorsement - Learning Behavioral Specialist (LBS1)
American College of Education
M.Ed. - Instructional Leadership: ESL and Bilingual Education
University of Illinois in Chicago
B.Sc. - Secondary Education Language Learning: Spanish
DePaul University
Spanish (Study Abroad) - Filología española
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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