Cynthia Vega-Hernandez
Teaching Experience
August, 2019- Present: Austin Community College
I became a member of the Full-Time ACC Faculty in August of 2019 teaching in the Math Department.
August, 2003- Present, Austin Community College
For 16 years I have taught the various developmental math classes, College Algebra and College Mathematics to adults ranging in age from 19 to 45. I usually teach 2 classes per semester. I have taught College Algebra since the Spring of 2007 and College Math since the Spring of 2008.
July, 2017-present : I am the testing coordinator and math curriculum support specialist at Travis HS and Grad Prep Academy.
June, 2016- July, 2017: I worked at the University of Texas Online High School writing an online Calculus course among other student related duties, including testing coordinator and students with special needs coordinator.
August, 2003-Present: Austin ISD- Travis High School
Math Instructional Specialist, Math Dept Chair, & Math Teacher
In my seven years at THS, I have taught every class in the math department at least once. I have contributed to our increased success of students passing the Calculus AP AB & BC exam, and have served as department chair for 5 years. As Math Instructional Specialist, I also observe the Math teachers on a regular basis and offer suggestions for improving instruction, teaching strategies, and leading planning meetings for our common lesson plans. I have been the curriculum specialist for 3 years and we have enjoyed double digit gains in our TAKS scores each year.
August, 2002-2003: Eanes ISD- Westlake High School
While at WHS, I taught PreCalculus and Calculus while co-sponsoring the Student Council and planning the Junior/Senior Prom. I did enjoy my time at WHS, yet missed the diversity and challenges of teaching in AISD.
August, 2000- May 2002: Austin ISD- Akins High School
Position: Mathematics Teacher, Pal Teacher and Student Council Sponsor
I enjoyed being part of the founding faculty of AHS. I had the pleasure of building the upper lever math programs, as well as PALs and Student Council.
August, 1996- May, 2000: Austin ISD– Crockett High School
Position: Mathematics Teacher and Student Council Sponsor
Teaching at CHS was my first chance at a high school. I very much enjoyed the change from junior high and worked with every level of class from Algebra I to AP Calculus BC. I also worked there to revive the student council organization.
August, 1994 – May, 1996: Austin ISD– Kealing Jr. High
Position: Mathematics Teacher
Duties: I taught a majority of the 7th graders enrolled in 7th grade Magnet Mathematics/Pre-Algebra. I also worked on the curriculum to improve the program for the following year. During the ‘95-‘96 school year, I took over as student council sponsor. This was the first year that the council attended both district and state convention.
Trainings Presented & REcognitions
Recognitions:
I have taken part in varous trainings and projects through the FCTL department at ACC (faculty center for teaching and learning). In 2017-2018, I was part of the cohort 2 of the Faculty Fellows and piloted a project on using video notes/flipping the classroom.
National Board Certified- In November of 2005 I was recognized as the first NB teacher for AYA Mathematics at Travis High School and the 3rd for AISD.
Trainings:
Samples of Excellent Teaching- I have presented the past two years at the ACC Math Night for SET since this was started two years ago. It is an opportunity for professors to share samples of lessons to one another.
ASCD-I have attended multiple ASCD conferences in the past 2 years, which focus on curriculum development and teaching strategies.
Consultant Presentations – I have presented workshops on AP preparation at Northside HS in Fort Worth and East Orange HS in New Jersey
Calculus Study Guide– I wrote a study guide to be used for a telecommunications class through the University of Texas Tele-Learning Center. I was to pilot this class, but a change in administration put this project on hold.
Mathematics Training Workshop – I presented a mathematics training session at Sylvan Learning Center to 25 instructors. This was the first mathematics training given to update their instructors on the various techniques for communicating mathematics effectively.
CAMT Speaker – In the summer of 98 & 99 at the Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, I presented a workshop on using brainteasers, math history, and children’s literature in the high school mathematics classroom to enhance student learning and interest. From 1999-2001, I presented a session on activities for use in Calculus.
Student Council Sponsors’ Workshop–At the Sponsors’ Workshop in September of 1998 and 2002, I presented a workshop for beginning sponsors.
Principles of Learning Training- I have been a presenter for the AISD new teacher academy in the summer of 2004 and 2005 for POL. In 2006 and 2007, I have also presented on BPLE. I also presented in 2010.
Published: January 25, 2025