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Wendy Hernandez

Wendy Hernandez

Westchester

Summary

Be a leader that provides all students with a culturally responsive education that promotes independent leaders by incorporating ongoing social-emotional support systems.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Building Leader Intern

JHS 292 Margaret S. Douglas
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Implemented online student data tracking system for 62 overaged middle schoolers.
  • Provided instructional staff on professional development in using overage student data in guiding instructional practices with purpose of increasing promotional rates of overage students. 35% met promotional criteria by March 2018.
  • Under Principal supervision, conducted teacher observations using Danielson framework.
  • Assisted Principal in professional development for staff to engage in culturally responsive teaching methods to increase independent learning amongst ENL student population.
  • Conducted entire student data analysis to identify proficiency Level 1 and 2 students in ELA and Math for the purpose of providing targeted instruction during school’s Saturday program.

Bilingual School Counselor

High School of World Cultures
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Analyzed student data of 404 students to ensure all met NYS graduation requirements of given cohort year.
  • Tracked student pass rates, Regents scores, NYSELAT for the purpose of instructional program changes.
  • Evaluated foreign high school transcripts for purpose of entering transcript credit updates in accordance with NYC HS Academic Policy.
  • Provided crisis and academic counseling for all students.
  • Attendance Committee Leader: identified chronic absentees, maintained team minutes, assigned outreach efforts to other members, initiated and conducted Planning Interview Procedures in accordance with NYCDOE regulations.
  • Liaison for Suicide Prevention, Child Abuse, Sexual Harassment, LGBTQ+ Liaison

Bilingual School Counselor

Innovation Diploma Plus HS
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Special Education Team member: provided IEP mandated individual and/or group counseling in accordance with student(s) annual goals, captured services in SESIS, updated socio-emotional and transitional goals in annual IEP’s.
  • Provided academic mentorship for 36 potential graduates and their families by educating them in NYS graduation requirements with the purpose of increasing the likelihood they graduate. 61% graduated.
  • Attendance intervention in the form of letters, phone calls, home visits. Conducted planning interview procedures in accordance with NYCDOE regulations, assisted students in enrolling in alternative programs such as JobCorps, YABC, P2G.
  • 504 Accommodations Coordinator, Suicide Prevention Liaison, Child Abuse Liaison.

Bilingual School Counselor

Harlem Renaissance High School
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Special Education Team member: provided IEP mandated individual and/or group counseling for 40 students in accordance with student(s) annual goals, captured services in SESIS, updated socio-emotional and transitional goals in annual IEP’s.
  • 504 Accommodations Coordinator, Suicide Prevention Liaison, Child Abuse Liaison.
  • In coordination with school programmer and Assistant Principal ensured 223 students were programmed in accordance with graduation requirements outlined in NYC High School Academic Policy.
  • Identified potential graduates and courses needed to graduate students within their 4-year cohort year.
  • Attendance intervention in the form of letters, phone calls, home visits. Conducted planning interview procedures in accordance with NYCDOE regulations, assisted students in enrolling in alternative programs such as Job Corps, YABC, P2G.

Education

Professional Certificate - School Building Leader

Manhattan College
Bronx, NY
05.2018

Master of Science in Education - Bilingual School Counseling

Long Island University-Brooklyn
05.2007

Master of Science - English/Psychology

College of Mount Saint Vincent
05.2004

Skills

  • Restorative Practices
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools Certified

Certification


  • Advanced Certificate Manhattan College/ NY Bilingual School Counseling

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

School Building Leader Intern

JHS 292 Margaret S. Douglas
01.2017 - 01.2018

Bilingual School Counselor

High School of World Cultures
01.2012 - 01.2016

Bilingual School Counselor

Innovation Diploma Plus HS
01.2011 - 01.2012

Bilingual School Counselor

Harlem Renaissance High School
01.2009 - 01.2011

Professional Certificate - School Building Leader

Manhattan College

Master of Science in Education - Bilingual School Counseling

Long Island University-Brooklyn

Master of Science - English/Psychology

College of Mount Saint Vincent
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