Samantha Hernandez
Substitute Teacher For Harlingen CISD
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Passionate Certified Teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally in the classroom. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles and adapting to student needs. Caring relationship-builder with students' best interest in mind. Committed to educating and promoting intrinsic motivation through positive reinforcement while keeping lessons engaging and interactive. Familiar with district regulations and state requirements.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Harlingen Consolidated School District
Harlingen, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Instructed groups of students and provided individual support as needed for Remote students on Zoom and Face-to-Face learners.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline.
- Established and enforced rules and set goals to maintain order and stay on schedule with daily routines.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software and integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
Student Teacher, First Grade
Treasure Hills Elementary
Harlingen, TX
08.2019 - 12.2019
- 14 weeks in a 1st grade classroom with 23 students.
- Worked with grade level teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate immersive activities that follow the weekly TEKS and objectives, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of various informal and formal testing strategies.
- Integrated new strategies for optimal classroom management and positive behavioral control.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support lessons.
Summer Program Teacher
Great Beginnings Preschool
Harlingen, TX
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Led summer program at St. Paul's daycare with co-teacher in groups of up to 15 elementary-age students.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- Taught lessons in STEM and incorporated hands-on activities and crafts.
- Supervised children in the afterschool daycare with ages ranging from 2 to 11 years old.
- Assisted with pre-school classrooms.
Field-Base Teacher Candidate
Oak Park Elementary
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Field-Base work with Corpus Christi ISD assigned to a 5th grade general-ed self-contained classroom on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Worked under direction of licensed teacher in the classroom and assisted with classroom management, lessons, and activities.
- Supported classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework and reviewing exams.
- Partnered with my supervising teacher and with other grade level teachers to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6, Generalist
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX 08.2016 - 12.2019
Skills
Proficient in Instructional Technology
undefinedTimeline
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Harlingen Consolidated School District
01.2020 - Current
Student Teacher, First Grade
Treasure Hills Elementary
08.2019 - 12.2019
Summer Program Teacher
Great Beginnings Preschool
05.2019 - 08.2019
Field-Base Teacher Candidate
Oak Park Elementary
08.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6, Generalist
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
08.2016 - 12.2019
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