Yahaira Hernandez
Tomball,Tx
Summary
Qualified preschool teacher with comprehensive background in Montessori education. Utilized innovative teaching methods to foster student engagement and individualized learning. Demonstrated effective classroom management and strong communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Language Montessori Teacher
New Covenant Presbyterian weekdays school
Mandeville, LA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and interests.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encouraged exploration and learning.
- Implemented Montessori methods to promote independence and critical thinking skills.
- Observed children closely to understand their individual needs and toward language activities that will best support their development.
- Provided target lessons, introducing new concepts, vocabulary and grammar through hands-on activities and materials.
- Introduce language concepts in Spanish and English: this includes object naming, picture labeling, sorting activities, and engaging with written language through sandpaper letters, movable alphabet, and phonics readers.
- Promote language skills that encourage children to express themselves through writing, using various tools and activities to develop their writing skills.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's development through regular communication and feedback.
Pre-k 3 Lead Teacher
Kidz Klub House Madisonville
Madisonville, LA
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Utilized assessment tools to track student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Lead teacher in the three years old classroom.
- Awarded teacher of the month in September 2022.
- Planned weekly activities based on current childhood lesson plan.
- Thought classes with engaging learning activities.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance student development and address individual needs.
Toddler Lead Teacher
Lamb of God Lutheran Church and Pre-school
Humble, Tx
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Lead teacher on the two years old classroom.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrator and parents to help students reach learning and behavioral objectives.
- Promote physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporate exciting activities to achieves student’s participation and hand on learning.
- Incorporate multiple type of teaching.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to foster toddler development.
- Supervised classroom activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate child progress and address concerns effectively.
Education
BA - Sociology
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico06.2003
Master degree courses - social and environmental planning, environmental education
University of Puerto Rico
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Lesson development
- Basic clerical knowledge
- Communicative
- Organized
- Microsoft software skills (word, excel, power point)
- Montessori materials knowledge
- Classroom management skills
- Practical life skills
- Patience and empathy
Languages
Spanish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Timeline
Language Montessori Teacher
New Covenant Presbyterian weekdays school
08.2024 - 05.2025
Pre-k 3 Lead Teacher
Kidz Klub House Madisonville
10.2021 - 06.2023
Toddler Lead Teacher
Lamb of God Lutheran Church and Pre-school
02.2019 - 03.2020
BA - Sociology
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
Master degree courses - social and environmental planning, environmental education
University of Puerto Rico