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Sofia Hernandez

Teacher
Visalia,CA

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Exeter Unified School District, excelling in curriculum development and technology integration. Fostered critical thinking and problem-solving skills while creating engaging, real-world projects. Committed to professional growth and effective parent-teacher communication, ensuring a supportive and enriching learning environment for all students.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Exeter Unified School District
Exeter
09.1993 - 06.2025
  • Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
  • Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.

Teacher

Earlimart School District
Earlimart
08.1990 - 06.1993
  • Provided information about available educational resources for immigrants in the community.
  • Evaluated student progress through testing and assessments.
  • Encouraged students to use English when communicating with peers or adults outside the classroom setting.
  • Conducted individual and group tutoring sessions with students of varying levels of English proficiency.
  • Created a safe learning environment that encourages participation and active engagement in class activities.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA
06-2010

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA
12-1989

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom management
  • Technology integration
  • Professional development
  • Language instruction
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Classroom technology
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • I am fluent in Spanish and have a CLAD credential.
  • I have a reading certificate from Fresno Pacific.
  • I have taught grades 2-5.
  • I helped write the Language Arts curricula in third grade.

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Exeter Unified School District
09.1993 - 06.2025

Teacher

Earlimart School District
08.1990 - 06.1993

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Fresno Pacific University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

California State University, Fresno