Karla Hernandez

4966 Rancho Court – Winston, GA 30187

678.483.2116 – roses4karla@gmail.com
http://khernandez.weebly.com/

OBJECTIVE

To impart knowledge as a secondary school teacher in the business education and computer science fields through
engagement and effective instructional strategies for the academic growth and success of all students in a safe and positive
learning environment.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 6 years classroom experience as a Special Education Paraprofessional

 5 years’ experience in various corporate business fields

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Computer Science Skills

 Code.org Curriculum: Computer Science Discoveries and Computer Science Principles
 Webpage Design using HTML
 Instructional Technology: Infinite Campus, Google Classroom, AAC and web-based applications, Smartboard,
ActivInspire, Moodle
 Proficient with PC and Mac, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud

Communication Skills
 Advanced critical writing skills, including word choice, for establishing cooperative parent and student relationships
 Providing feedback in a timely manner to successfully influence academic achievement and behavior
 Presenting information appealing to different learners
 Active listener with ability to send and receive messages clearly and accurately
 Bilingual (Spanish)

Classroom Management Skills

 Demonstrated ability to work with little to no supervision
 Systematized problem solving and conflict resolution abilities
 Detail oriented, highly adaptable, and substantially organized
 Strong mathematical skills and an aptitude for analyzing and interpreting data
 Cultured and refined interpersonal skills

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education, Business Education content August 2019 – present
Georgia College & State University
Graduation Date: May 14, 2021
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Science in Business Management March 2009 – July 2012
University of Phoenix
GPA: 3.4
Romance Languages, concentration in Business Administration September 2003 – May 2007
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
98 credits earned

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Special Education Paraprofessional

Douglas County School System, Douglas County, GA, 08/2014 – 05/2020
• Work with students in the special education classroom helping them progress according to their individualized
education plan
• Work cooperatively with teachers in student instruction, particularly in small groups
• Perform classroom clerical duties
• Supervise and manage students’ behavior
• Promote student’s use of assistive technology in the classroom and proper use of orthopedic equipment
• Regularly assist student with mechanical tasks, especially when accompanying to job sites, CBI trips, lunchroom,
 recess/outdoor leisure, bus, and bathroom facilities
• Collect data to show student’s progress toward academic goals and objectives
• Present data and observations in meetings with student support team
• Efficiently get car riders to their respective vehicles to ensure students are sent home safely
• Compassionately care for students’ learning and well-being

Human Resources Assistant 

Von Roll (via Elwood Staffing), Douglasville, GA, 03/2013 - 05/2013 (TEMPORARY POSITION)
• Improved efficiency and workload turnaround by 100 percent
• Managed the entirety of the HR department after only a week and a half of employment while HR Manager travelled
• Maintained employee files, attendance logs, and bulletin boards, including labor law postings (FMLA, OSHA) and
intercompany memos
• Performed new hire orientation and paperwork
• Assisted in workforce reduction process, including termination paperwork
• Managed benefits enrollment, termination, and billing
• Performed Wage Analysis using Prospera, with comparisons against both PayScale and BLS data, and provided a
visual presentation to the General Manager
• Completed weekly payroll tasks using ADP, including time and attendance approvals, providing time sheets to staffing
agency, employee tax changes, differential pay rates, and promotion and demotion wage calculations and changes
• Participated as part of a team to establish career development, including job descriptions and training processes,
within the company
• Actively engaged in leadership meetings and global HR conference calls

Administrative Assistant/Operations Accountant, 

Golden Pantry, Inc. (via BOS Staffing), Bogart, GA, 11/2008 - 01/2009 (TEMPORARY POSITION)
• Increased productivity and provided greater accuracy in operational processes using advanced knowledge of
Microsoft Office applications and attention to detail
• Generated executive reports using PDI accounting system to facilitate communication
• Administered the general ledger and journal entries for multiple accounts
• Organized and processed operations department paperwork for COO

Hostess/Server
Dos Palmas Mexican Restaurant, Athens, GA, 06/2008 – 10/2008
• Regularly exceeded sales goals using strong ability to manage tables and multi-task
• Engaged directly with customers to provide fast, professional, and precise service
• Maintained composure in high stress environment
• Fostered profitable client relationships

Accounting Intern 
Miller Zell, Inc., Atlanta, GA, 05/2005 - 07/2007
• Performed efficiently in accounts receivable, accounts payable, internal auditing, bank reconciliations, and
bookkeeping
• Exhibited abilities in archiving solutions
• Worked in a team to formalize and implement a company wide expense reporting system and structured the system
to provide accountability and reduce waste within the workplace

Receptionist
UGA Dept. of Multicultural Services and Programs, Athens, GA, 10/2003 – 05/2004
• Recipient of Leslie K. Bates Award for Outstanding Leadership and Support
• Advised minority student groups on proper execution of academic, community, and social events
• Executed organizational and budgeting tasks for student programming activities