Sylvia Hernandez
Miami,FL
Summary
Literacy Coach with extensive experience teaching reading and writing. Subject matter expert in analyzing data, identifying appropriate reading strategies, collaborative planning to met the needs of our students.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Coach
Miami-Dade County School District
MIami , FL
2021.08 - Current
- Collaborated with school leaders and district personnel regarding initiatives associated with improving student achievement in literacy instruction.
- Consulted with classroom teachers to develop strategies to help children excel at reading.
- Engaged parents through meetings, conferences, and other forms of communication regarding their children's progress in developing skills associated with literacy instruction.
- Worked with special education staff members to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students receiving specialized services related to literacy instruction.
- Analyzed data from assessments such as reading and writing proficiency tests, benchmark assessments, and other formal measures of student progress in order to inform instructional decisions related to literacy instruction.
- Conducted classroom observations of teachers to assess their instructional strategies related to literacy instruction.
- Created and facilitated workshops for teachers, and administrators on best practices in literacy instruction.
- Attended training sessions, enhancing reading practices and techniques.
- Provided feedback to teachers about their teaching practice related to literacy instruction..
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions with school teams focused on improving student outcomes in literacy instruction.
Classroom Teacher
MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSi
Miami , FL
2000.08 - Current
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Incorporated multimedia resources into the classroom setting to foster engagement.
- Evaluated students on bi-weekly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to foster improvements.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Education
Master of Science - Primary Education
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL1999-06
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University
Miami, FL1992-12
Skills
- Collaborative planning with emphasis on Differentiated Instructional
- Oversee ELL Elevations
- Analyzing Data (Power BI, FL Tide Cambium, and Performance Matters) to drive instruction unitizing research based strategies
- Implementation and monitoring of Reading Horizons
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Primary Education
- ESOL Endorsed
- Reading Endorsed
- Clinical Supervision
Timeline
Literacy Coach
Miami-Dade County School District
2021.08 - Current
Classroom Teacher
MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSi
2000.08 - Current
Master of Science - Primary Education
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University
- Primary Education
- ESOL Endorsed
- Reading Endorsed
- Clinical Supervision
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