Experience Summary
Jesus Hernandez
2511 Ruhland Ave., Redondo Beach, CA | (310)-897-9288 | Jhegar29@gmail.com
? To assist students in developing fluency and competency in both the Spanish and English
language in order to enhance their ability to communicate effectively with persons of
different cultural backgrounds in a variety of settings.
1976-1979 Bachelors of Arts In Educacion Primaria
Escuela Normal De Maestros “Lic. Manuel Larrainzar”, San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas,
Mexico
EXPERIENCE
April 1993-Present Spanish Teacher, The Language Connection, Redondo Beach, CA
o Taught Spanish classes to elementary and junior high students.
May 2004- Oct 2004 Spanish Teacher, Wacker Silicones, Chino, CA
o Taught Spanish to English speaking classes, as well as English to Spanish speaking classes, then
combined the classes for a bi-lingual interface
Sep 1995- Jun 1997 Director of Religious Education, Valley Catholic Korean Center, Canoga Park, CA
o Developed and directed the religious education program including the confirmation
program.
Sep 1993- Jun 1997 Director of Religious Education, St. Pius Catholic Church, Santa Fe Springs, CA
o Developed and directed a bi-lingual religious education program and confirmation program
which consisted of 1,200 students.
Feb 1993- Dec 1993 Pastoral English, Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Lomita, CA
o Developed a program to teach English to Spanish speakers involved in Pastoral Ministry.
Feb 1993- Present Spanish Tutor, Keys to Learning, Redondo Beach, CA
o Tutored English and Spanish to clients of all ages.
Aug 1990- Mar 1993 Director of Hispanic Affairs, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Hermosa Beach, CA
o Developed and coordinated several programs, including training of liturgical ministers, Spanish
CCD, religious education for adults, and translation of letters/ bulletins written by parish staff.
Feb 1993- Sep 1993 ESL Teacher, Creative Textiles, San Pedro, CA
o Taught English as a second language to Spanish speaking factory workers in a textile
manufacturing plant.
Nov 1992- May 1993 Warco Laboratories, Harbor City, CA
o Taught English as a second language to Spanish speaking factory workers in a chemical
laboratory.
Sep 1992- Sep 1993 Spanish/ English Teacher, LA Marina, King Harbor, Redondo Beach, CA
o Developed a technical language program for administrative and maintenance employees in
Spanish and English.
o The program was designed to enhance communication between the Spanish and English
speaking workers in order to increase workflow.
Sep 1989- Jun 1990 Spanish Teacher, South Bay Faith Academy, Redondo Beach, CA
o Conducted intermediate and advanced level Spanish classes for secondary school students.
Oct 1990- Nov 1992 Spanish Teacher, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Hermosa Beach, CA
o Conducted beginning and advanced level Spanish classes for adults. Students in the advanced
level were primarily credentialed teachers.
o Conducted private Spanish classes for various Franciscan priests.
o Taught Spanish to the priest in charge of the Spanish mass.
Jan 1986- Jun 1990 Spanish Teacher, South Bay Spanish as a Second Language, Torrance, CA
o Conducted Beginning level Spanish classes for elementary and junior high school students at
various public and private schools throughout the South Bay (Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach,
Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes…etc.)
CERTIFICATIONS
Jan 2014 TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification, Oxford Seminars, Los Angeles, CA
1993 LAUBACH Method of Teaching Languages, Los Angeles, CA
1991 Coordination of Religious Education, Mount Saint Mary’s College, Los Angeles, CA
Teaching Style
I have a very "hands-on" teaching experience and encourage students to be engaged during the entire duration of the tutoring session. I have developed a step-by-step process to learning Spanish in an accelerated period of time by focusing on grammar and the patterns of the language.
My Hobbies
I am an avid Salsa dancer and also teach classes to those who have an interest in learning.