Víctor Hernández
Spanish Teacher
Louisville United States (Kentucky)
Professional Status
Employed
Open to opportunities
About Me
I believe that a key element in my Spanish class is keeping the students motivated. My personal style of teaching brings enthusiasm, cultural elements, and technology into the classroom to increase learning motivation. I teach with a contagious smile and open personality that helps me to interact with my students as I guide them through their learning process.
Teaching my native Spanish language enables me to draw upon my own culture and personal experience as a foreign language learner as I teach my students to effectively communicate with me in my own language and, perhaps more importantly, to gain an appreciation for another language and culture.
When I walk into my classroom, magic happens! My premier goal is to motivate my students
while helping them become good language learners. When students began to develop a desire to learn and think for themselves, real learning takes place. To reach this goal, I rely upon many activities that involve a total physical response. Instead of just reading about salsa and listening to the music, my students dance the steps and sing the songs, engaging in the action as they learn both Spanish language skills and elements of Hispanic/Latino culture. Through this type of active participation, students learn and form their own opinions and base of knowledge. I define my approach to teaching foreign language as rationalistic since I encourage critical thinking and a desire among my students to communicate.
Teaching my native Spanish language enables me to draw upon my own culture and personal experience as a foreign language learner as I teach my students to effectively communicate with me in my own language and, perhaps more importantly, to gain an appreciation for another language and culture.
When I walk into my classroom, magic happens! My premier goal is to motivate my students
while helping them become good language learners. When students began to develop a desire to learn and think for themselves, real learning takes place. To reach this goal, I rely upon many activities that involve a total physical response. Instead of just reading about salsa and listening to the music, my students dance the steps and sing the songs, engaging in the action as they learn both Spanish language skills and elements of Hispanic/Latino culture. Through this type of active participation, students learn and form their own opinions and base of knowledge. I define my approach to teaching foreign language as rationalistic since I encourage critical thinking and a desire among my students to communicate.
Spanish Teacher
Louisville Collegiate School
Since August 2010
LOUISVILLE
United States - Kentucky
- Developed and implemented Spanish program.
- Continued curriculum development throughout each school year to align classroom study and students' abilities.
- Initiated written mechanics, grammar, and dedicated reading and writing program
- Organized Spanish class’ performance of a play featuring readings, poetry, and class-made costumes.
- In Spanish class students working hard to improve their proficiency in the language. We have been focusing on what students “can do” with Spanish, in addition to grammatical correctness and accuracy. Each student is assessed at a proficiency level, ranging from Novice Low to Advanced High. These levels have been developed by the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages and serve as a backbone to language instruction. The goal for the end of this year will be language at the Novice High level in all areas (reading, writing, listening and speaking).
Spanish Teacher
Philo Magnet Academy
August 2007
to July 2010
Full-time
Winston Salem
United States - North Carolina
- Instruct and guide students in the study of the Spanish language. Collaborate with administration and teachers to develop units integrated into the core curriculum. Develop activities with the community related to student enhancement including visual aids, board games, flashcards, and various additional course materials. Emphasize Spanish culture in class to facilitate learning. Develop didactic activities through play and technology. Developed curriculum and introduced new textbook with a focus on writing to complement oral emphasize for Spanish program.
Key Accomplishments:
• Established Spanish Club to promote Spanish culture and language.
• Prepared students to participate in school Perform a dance.
• Taught Spanish to non-native speakers in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade level
• Taught Spanish to native Spanish speakers in 6th,7th and 8th grade level
Professor
Technical Institute, "10 de Octubre
September 1983
to January 2000
Full-time
Banes,Holguin
Cuba
- Taught Spanish to technical School students. Assessed students and analyzed data to modify curriculum as needed. Responsible for evaluating and following up with results. Maintained strong, consistent classroom management and discipline. Worked with disciplinary issues for individual students, including communication with parents.
Senior Mortgage Analyst
Bank of America
February 2000
to August 2007
Greensboro
United States - North Carolina
- Assisted customers with originated, conventional, second, FHA and ARM loans. Sold credit cards, lines of credit, checking and saving accounts. Developed knowledge of mortgage industry, continued to learn changing scope of divergent market. Worked with colleagues to provide ultimate customer service as a collaborative team. Handled sensitive customer banking information with great care. Ensured all files were complete prior to transfer to underwriting and coordinated with title companies to ensure smooth closings. Experienced processing of unique and challenging loan situations, such as first-time borrowers, self-employed applicants and borrowers with problematic credit histories.
Key Accomplishments:
• Regarded as one of the company’s most productive loan processors, handling an average of 22 files monthly.
• Outperformed company average loan-processing turnaround time of 12 days or less (compared to typical 15 to 20 days).
• Consistently high customer satisfaction and a 10% increase in referrals in 2011. Recognized for expedient customer service.
