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Pedagogical Consulting

Every child deserves
to learn their own way.
Every teacher deserves
to know how.

Pedagogical consulting for schools committed to inclusion, holistic development, and purposeful innovation — grounded in DAP and UDL.

Itzel facilitating a professional development session with teachers

Certification

Instructional Leadership · Harvard Graduate School of Education

International Experience

Mexico · Qatar · Myanmar — IB PYP and Cambridge frameworks

Publications

The International Educator (TIE Online) · 2025 & 2026

9+
years of international experience
DAP
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
UDL
Universal Design for Learning
AI
Ethical & pedagogical integration
Teacher Coaching
Curriculum Design
Technology Integration
Learning Spaces
Services

Four services.
One compass.

Each service adapts to your school's calendar and context.

01 Teachers

Teacher Coaching & Professional Development

Workshops and one-on-one coaching for educators at every level — early years through secondary. Grounded in adult learning: theory anchored in real practice, not motivational filler.

Workshops and series on innovative pedagogical frameworks
One-on-one coaching with in-classroom observation
Team coaching for grade or division groups
Keynotes and talks for faculty and school events
02 Curriculum

Curriculum & Instructional Design

Designing, evaluating, and refining bilingual or international curricula that are culturally responsive and highly adaptable to diverse learners — grounded in DAP and UDL.

Full curriculum design: IB PYP, Cambridge, or in-house
Audit and refinement of existing curricula
Units of inquiry and vertical alignment
Authentic assessment frameworks
03 Technology · AI

Technology Integration

Pedagogy first. STEAM and AI aligned to ISTE standards, so digital tools deepen learning instead of distracting from it. Pedagogy decides which technology is worth it.

A pedagogical framework to evaluate technology & AI (DAP/UDL)
Institutional diagnostic and responsible-use policy
Training in STEAM and ISTE standards
Coaching for technology coordinators
04 Spaces · UDL

Learning Space Optimization

The environment as the third teacher. Spaces that foster autonomy, collaboration, and curiosity — designed through the principles of UDL, accessible to everyone from the start.

Diagnostic and pedagogical reading of the space
Environment design through Reggio Emilia and UDL
Optimization with the school's current resources
Visual documentation of learning

Not sure where to start? Let's schedule a free diagnostic call and find the right priority for your school together.

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About

An educator from Sonora
with an international lens.

Portrait of Itzel Madero Hernández

"In my journey as an international educator, I’ve realized that Mexico already has the potential—what we need is the practice.."

I’m Itzel. After more than nine years of teaching and consulting in Asia and the Middle East, I’ve returned to my roots in Hermosillo with a clear mission. Leaving my hometown allowed me to see the bigger picture of what a classroom can truly achieve.

Working alongside global communities, I learned that meaningful education isn't about sophisticated tech or complex lesson plans. It’s about empowering teachers to understand the child in front of them—their rhythm, their world, and their unique way of learning.

I create and advocate for learning environments designed for who children are, rather than who we expect them to be. This philosophy is the heartbeat of my work.

DAP

Developmentally Appropriate Practice

UDL

Universal Design for Learning

Reggio

The child as a subject of rights

Instructional Leadership Certificate · Harvard Graduate School of Education · 2025
M.S. Multidisciplinary Studies · SUNY Buffalo State
Presenter at EARCOS 2025 and A Reggio Exchange 2025
Publications in The International Educator · 2025 and 2026
Contact

Let's start with
a conversation.

Have a question about the services? Want to explore whether there's a good fit between your school and my work? Reach out. The first conversation is free and no-commitment.

Email

itzelmadero@asesoriapedagogica.org

LinkedIn · Itzel Madero Hernández