Elsa Hernandez
Buckeye
Summary
I thrive on challenges and ambitious goals. My greatest strength is utilizing my strength and knowledge. I am an organized and motivated employee able to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Eager to learn and advance with the company. Compassionate Teacher skilled at introducing new technologies into classrooms and improving student engagement, learning and academic performance. Committed to closely monitoring progress and proactively adjusting strategies for long-term student success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Agua Fria Union High School District
Avondale
07.2023 - Current
- Monitored student progress and provided ongoing feedback for improvement.
- Created an environment conducive to learning through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Organized classroom activities to promote engagement and motivation in reading.
- Utilized technology tools to support interactive learning experiences for students.
- Led small group instruction to reinforce comprehension and fluency skills.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment encouraging student participation and growth.
- Collaborated with teachers to discuss strategies for improving student reading performance.
Teacher
Buckeye Elementary School
Buckeye
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
- Implemented reading strategies to promote literacy and comprehension.
- Planned and implemented daily lessons, activities and assessments to meet the needs of all students.
- Advised 7th grade students on how best to prepare for high school level English courses.
Reading Interventionalist and Elementary Teacher
Imagine Desert West Elementary School
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Giving and grading assignments, homework, and tests
- Helping students prepare for standardized testing
- Overseeing students during recess, lunch, and other activities
- Talking to parents about their children’s progress
- Meeting and working with other teachers and supervisors to discuss school policies
- Working some evenings and weekends to create lesson plans and grade assignments
Associate Trainer
Panera Bread
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Include food preparation, sanitation, and customer service.
- Panera Bread crew members operate cash registers.
- Great communication skills and customer satisfaction.
Assistant Teacher
The Goddard School
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted in helping the lead teacher keep everything up to date.
- In a variety of functions, including observing, supervising, and educating children, organizational duties, and optimizing the learning and play environment.
Instructional Assistant
Avondale Elementary School District
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted in providing a well-organized and smooth functioning before/after school program.
- Assisted in daily operation of the program to meet licensing, fire and sanitation requirements.
- For example, I would take over when the lead teachers left to go home and have an after-school program to look over the children.
- My achievements were making the students learn new objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - English
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2022
Associate in Arts - Associate in General Studies, Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-A)
Estrella Mountain community college
Arizona08.2020
High School Diploma -
Trevor Browne High School
Phoenix, AZ05-2017
Skills
- Initiative
- Flexibility
- Bilingual
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Agua Fria Union High School District
07.2023 - Current
Teacher
Buckeye Elementary School
07.2022 - 05.2023
Reading Interventionalist and Elementary Teacher
Imagine Desert West Elementary School
11.2020 - 05.2022
Associate Trainer
Panera Bread
12.2019 - 08.2020
Assistant Teacher
The Goddard School
12.2018 - 03.2019
Instructional Assistant
Avondale Elementary School District
08.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Arizona State University
Associate in Arts - Associate in General Studies, Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-A)
Estrella Mountain community college
High School Diploma -
Trevor Browne High School