Justin Hernandez

229 Wild Plum San Marcos, TX 78666

(210) 663-1685; justin85m@yahoo.com
Website: jhernandez.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Alternative Certification Teaching-San Antonio Program
TExES Sciences 7th 12th Teaching Certification, 2016
University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas, Jan 2013-Dec 2015
Master of Science in Biology
Thesis: Ecological niche modeling of Pteronotropis hubbsi, the Bluehead Shiner:
evaluating the effects of spatial filtering and Maxent features across various
spatial extents
Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 2003-2007
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Professional Development
Taxonomy and Ecology of Freshwater Algae, Mar 2012
Texas Fresh Water Fish Identification Course, Dec 2010

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
San Marcos CISD Substitute Teacher, Sept 2015 Present
San Marcos, Texas

Performed classroom lectures and activities for various high school subjects
Evaluated student work for understanding of subject concepts
Observed chemistry and biology teachers curricula being applied to classrooms

Tyler Junior College Adjunct Lab Instructor, Aug 2014 May 2015
Tyler, Texas

Presented Anatomy and Physiology lab lectures to students

Conducted lab activities to associate content with real world examples
Guided students in developing critical thinking skills

Tyler ISD Permanent Substitute Chemistry Teacher, Sept 2012 Dec 2012
Tyler, Texas

Performed lectures and classroom activities for students to understand chemistry

Developed and modified curriculum plans to meet needs of Special Ed students
Evaluated student learning and provided reinforcement in deficient areas

OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

University of Texas at Tyler Graduate Student Research Assistant, May 2015present
Tyler, Texas
Generated habitat suitability models of the endangered Texas Golden Gladecress
Applied GIS software to modify environmental layers to the species distribution
San Antonio River Authority Aquatic Biologist, Aug 2010 Sept 2012
San Antonio, Texas

Performed biological assemblage and habitat assessments on riparian habitats

with a small team to various locations throughout the San Antonio River Basin
Collected water samples according to water quality standards set by the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality and EPA
Assisted in water pollution investigations in collaboration with municipal and
regulatory agencies
Experienced in identifying aquatic vertebrate and invertebrate species of Texas

San Antonio River Authority Water Quality Scientist, Aug 2008 Aug 2010
San Antonio, Texas

Analyzed municipal and riverine water samples based on the National

Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Programs protocol
Peer-reviewed water quality data to meet quality assurance/quality control
standards before returning data to the clients
Cross-trained staff in laboratory operations including laboratory software
generation, calibration, statistical analysis, and troubleshooting
Ordered laboratory supplies as needed through scientific vendors

ACTIVITIES
Alamo Area Master Naturalist, member, Mar 2010-Aug 2012

Demonstrated to middle school students on methods of collection of fish and

benthics in the Salado Creek, a San Antonio River tributary (Mar 2012)
Annually presented to local high school students about water quality and
environmental chemistry (Oct. 2010, Oct 2011)
Educated Citizen Scientists on water quality and native fish of the San Antonio
River (Mar 2011)
Assisted in controlling invasive plant species at Rancho Diana, Grey Forest, TX
(Jan 2011)
Participated in the Cibolo Nature Center education of Citizen Scientists in
collecting water quality samples and fish identification of the Cibolo Creek (Apr
2010, Apr 2011)