Alejandra Hernandez-Tavares
Tucson
Summary
Education professional with strong commitment to fostering academic growth and student development. Adept at designing and implementing curricula that meet diverse learning needs while promoting collaborative classroom environment. Known for reliability and adaptability, with focus on team collaboration and achieving educational goals through effective classroom management and communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Specialist
Tucson Unified School District
Tucson, AZ
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Developed engaging instructional materials to enhance student learning experiences.
- Partnered with educators to align instructional strategies with student achievement objectives.
- Enhanced student comprehension by designing and implementing interactive instructional materials.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for curriculum improvement.
Exceptional Education PreschoolTeacher's Assistant
Tucson Unified School District
Tucson, AZ
11.2020 - 07.2023
- Designed engaging lesson plans promoting cognitive and social development in preschool children.
- Implemented individualized learning strategies to meet diverse needs of students effectively.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication and feedback sessions.
- Developed classroom management techniques that enhanced student behavior and engagement.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ10-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Instructional leadership
- Instructional coaching
- Student engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Educational technology
- Student tutoring
- Inclusive teaching
- Learning strategies
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Paraprofessional
- Substitute Certification PreK-12
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Instructional Specialist
Tucson Unified School District
08.2023 - 05.2026
Exceptional Education PreschoolTeacher's Assistant
Tucson Unified School District
11.2020 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus