ELIZABETH HERNANDEZ
Paramount
Summary
Experienced professional with over 20 years in educational settings across Los Angeles County, specializing in student and community engagement. Proven ability to support diverse age groups and enhance student and family experiences. Strong problem-solving and communication skills demonstrated through effective one-on-one teaching and the creation of positive learning environments. Committed to fostering collaboration among students, parents, teachers, and support staff.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Member
Reslient Agency
Los Angeles
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with board members to establish organizational strategy and vision.
- Contributed insights to meeting agendas during board meetings.
- Participated in recruitment activities, including interviewing candidates for volunteer and senior leadership positions.
Student and Family Resource Navigator
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles
08.2021 - Current
- Provide outreach and enrollment services for low and no-cost health insurance programs.
- Provide parents, students, and staff with resource information on and referrals to academic, medical, health education, mental health, and other support services.
- Conduct intake and follow-up meetings with identified clients such as foster youth, children from families with low-income, and families whose language may act as a barrier to accessing school and community resources and services.
- Facilitate communication among school sites, community resources, collaborative members, and parents.
- Develop, coordinate, and manage the overall case management plan of care for a client with student parent or guardian support.
- Find sponsorships for assigned school or family in need for basic needs.
- Organize distribution events for food, hygiene and clothing.
- Provide resource workshops for community once a month.
Multi-subject tutor
Professional Tutors of America
Brea
04.2018 - Current
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Held meetings with parents and guardians each grading period to discuss students' progress and respond to concerns.
- Maintained detailed files and created charts tracking students learning progress.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
- Made lessons interesting and engaging using art and visual aids to bolster learning.
Special Education Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles
07.2003 - 08.2021
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Translated in Spanish during parent conferences and IEP meetings.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and set up meetings.
- Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
Education
Bachelors - Human Development
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA12.2005
Skills
- Transitional support
- Individualized instruction
- Group tutoring
- Special education
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Child development
- Adult Education
- Online tutoring
- Progress reporting
- Event planning
- Case management/ organization
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Wellness Coach II
Accomplishments
City of Los Angeles, 2025-Certificate of Recognition: Community service and dedication
Timeline
Board Member
Reslient Agency
01.2024 - Current
Student and Family Resource Navigator
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
08.2021 - Current
Multi-subject tutor
Professional Tutors of America
04.2018 - Current
Special Education Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
07.2003 - 08.2021
Bachelors - Human Development
Pacific Oaks College