Nicole Hernandez
Fair Oaks
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at San Juan Unified School District, excelling in classroom management and literacy development. Skilled in fostering student engagement through differentiated instruction and collaborative learning. Fluent in Spanish, I effectively support diverse learners, ensuring all students achieve their academic goals. Committed to continuous professional growth and innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
San Juan Unified School District
Carmichael, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Taught reading to individual and small groups.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
Certified Guest Teacher
San Juan Unified School Disitrict
Carmichael, CA
09.2004 - 06.2021
- Enforced student safety and supervision following daily and emergency procedures.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students' maturity and interests.
Teacher-1st and 3rd Grades
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
09.2000 - 06.2004
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
Education
Multiple Subject Credential
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA06-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Brigham Young Universisty
Provo12-1999
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- Literacy development
Timeline
Teacher
San Juan Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
Certified Guest Teacher
San Juan Unified School Disitrict
09.2004 - 06.2021
Teacher-1st and 3rd Grades
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.2000 - 06.2004
Multiple Subject Credential
Los Angeles Unified School District
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Brigham Young Universisty