Instructional Technology and Distance Education Services

Juan Hernandez Jr.

Instructional Designer I
CWT 208
956.326.2791

Academic Background

• Master of Science in Educational Technology with Distinction, Keller Graduate School of Management, 2013
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Texas A&M International University, 2005

Professional Experience

• Instructional Designer I, Texas A&M International University, October 2024-Today
• Science Teacher - Lead Chemistry, United Independent School District: Alexander High School / United South High School, August 2005 - May 2024
• Sales Associate, Best Buy, 2003 - July 2005

Certifications

• Quality Matters: Applying the QM Rubric Face-to-Face Facilitator Certification (AFFC), 2025
• Quality Matters: Peer Reviewer Course, 2025
• Quality Matters: Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR), 2024
• Texas Educator Certificate, State Board for Educator Certification

Trainings

• Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR), Quality Matters
• Peer Reviewer Course (PRC), Quality Matters
• Applying the QM Rubric Face-to-Face Facilitator Certification (AFFC), Quality Matters

Awards

• 15 Years of Service at United Independent School District, 2021
• 10 Years of Service at United Independent School District, 2016
• 5 Years of Service at United Independent School District, 2011

Presentations

• Hernandez Jr, Juan J. (2025, April). PDF Accessibility: A Practical Guide to Using Adobe Acrobat Pro [Webinar]. TAMU System Accessibility & Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Memberships

• Member, Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA)
• Member, Quality Matters - Instructional Designers Association (QM IDA)