Ricardo Hernandez
Omaha
Summary
Dedicated secondary school teacher with expertise in student motivation, classroom management, and collaborative teaching. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing student success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary School Teacher
Retired From Working
Omaha, NE
01.1999 - 06.2026
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and retention.
- Mentored new teachers, offering guidance on classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs and field trips to enrich students'' educational experiences outside of the classroom setting.
- Developed and implemented creative teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through engaging debates and group discussions.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles.
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Disciplined students who engaged in cheating, plagiarism or other wrongdoing.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
Sales Associate
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Omaha, NE
04.1988 - 02.2001
- Developed strong customer relationships through personalized service and product knowledge.
- Trained new sales associates on product features and customer engagement techniques.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy And Reading
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE12.1998
Skills
- Peer collaboration
- Collaborative teaching
- Student motivation
- Verbal and written communication
- Creativity in teaching
- Teaching strategies
- Subject expertise
- Literacy skills
- Classroom management
- English as a second language (ESL)
- Licensed in [state]Nebraska
- Enforcing rules and expectations
- Coaching and mentoring
- Background in(Social Studies)
- Background in (Spanish)
Accomplishments
- Mentored many new teachers in instructional and classroom management strategies.
- Headed up the school talent show
- Organized a school art show
- Organized an all school cultural event
- Organized an all school Black History Month activity
- Prepared and planned the school's first Spanish class for Spanish Speakers
Certification
CPR Training (Red Cross)
Concussion Training
Heat Exhaustion Training
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Interests
- Community Cleanup
- Enjoy participating in various physical activities for overall physical and mental well-being
- Cooking
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Youth Development Programs
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Outdoor Recreation
- Volunteering
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Gym Workouts
- Music
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Playing Sports
- Animal Care
- Team Sports
- Fundraising Events
- Exploring various forms of art, such as sketching, painting and photography, to nurture creativity and personal growth
- Yoga
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
Timeline
Secondary School Teacher
Retired From Working
01.1999 - 06.2026
Sales Associate
Nebraska Furniture Mart
04.1988 - 02.2001
Master of Science - Literacy And Reading
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Nebraska At Omaha