Zaira Hernandez
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in low income students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute 6 years of experience to long-term position.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade ELA Teacher
IDEA SPORTS PARK ACADEMY
08.2022 - Current
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
Intervention, 4th Grade ELA , Science/Social Studies Teacher
IDEA FRONTIER ACADEMY
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
Health and Wellness Lead and Coach
UT Health At Brownsville Tx
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Strived to eliminate high-risk behavior through education, diet, exercise, stress reduction and clean living for clients.
- Assisted and coached clients during physical exercises to promote safety of clients and effectiveness of routines.
- Organized and led seminars and classes for interested clients, providing tips and advice for lifestyle changes and healthy living.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
UTRGV
Brownsville, TX05.2017
Skills
- Quality Education
- Grading Proficiency
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson plan implementation
- Problem-solving skills
- Individualized instruction
- Student engagement
- Student assessments
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
4th Grade ELA Teacher
IDEA SPORTS PARK ACADEMY
08.2022 - Current
Intervention, 4th Grade ELA , Science/Social Studies Teacher
IDEA FRONTIER ACADEMY
08.2017 - 05.2021
Health and Wellness Lead and Coach
UT Health At Brownsville Tx
08.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
UTRGV
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