Melody Hernandez Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

Supporting nonprofits through periods of transition and growth by researching potential funders, creating fundraising plans, planning and crafting grant proposals to institutional and government funders, and editing/reviewing proposals. Passionate about social justice, innovative solutions to social problems, education, health and healthcare access, arts & culture, and more. My aim is to help nonprofits continue to make the world a better place by focusing on fundraising needs.

San Francisco Bay Area

Piloted a half-day Cantonese Immersion/half-day English only model for 4th/5th grade students. Utilized innovative teaching methods to incorporate Reader's/Writer's Workshop model into a half-day program. Worked as a substitute teacher for Kindergarten - 8th grade classrooms on both day-to-day basis and long-term teacher absences.Assisted students on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) as a Paraprofessional in a Special Day Classroom with a focus on high-functioning autistic students. Developed lessons tailored to each students socio-emotional and educational needs.Assisted school administration with crafting and submitting grant proposals and grant reporting.

Mcgregor, Mn

Developed an Ojibwe language and culture focused curriculum that adhered to Minnesota State Standards for 3rd Grade. Assisted administration with grant management and reporting.Developed a school wide emergency safety plan for student with life threatening seizures and trained staff in how to implement the plan.