Angeles Martinez, PsYD
Corpus Christi
Summary
Dynamic educator and administrator with extensive experience, adept at fostering student engagement through individualized lesson plans and positive reinforcement strategies. Proven ability to enhance academic performance and support diverse learners, while effectively collaborating with parents and faculty to optimize educational outcomes. Committed to professional development and innovative instructional techniques.
Experienced with classroom management, curriculum development, and educational leadership. Utilizes innovative teaching techniques to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Track record of effective team collaboration and fostering positive school culture.
Experienced education professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Reliable and adaptable, ready to meet evolving needs. Valued for leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and passion for nurturing student growth.
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 20 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director/Teacher
MBA/Mi Mundo
05.2011 - Current
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Teacher
Corpus Christi Montessori School
11.2005 - 05.2011
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Corpus Christi Independent School District
08.2001 - 05.2003
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet theneeds of students with special learning needs
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
- Assigned, explained and graded homework
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes
Education
No Degree - History
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX08.1998
Bachelor of Arts - History/Bilingual Education
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX05.2001
Master of Arts - History/Bilingual Education
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX05.2003
Master of Arts - Teaching
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2010
Doctorate in Psychology - Psychology
Southern California University SOMA
Los Angeles, CA03.2022
Skills
- Outreach Programming
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reading Comprehension
- Vocal Techniques
- Time Management
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Group Sessions
- Business Management Principles
- Professional Development
- Community Events
- Instructional Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Student Discipline
- Classroom Instruction
- Behavior Modification
- Outdoor Activities
- Manage Budgets
- Parent Advisement
- Social Perceptiveness
- Course Development
- Student Engagement
- School Programs
- Providing Feedback
- Instructional Techniques
- Diverse Student Populations
- Microsoft Word
Accomplishments
I graduated with honors with each of my degrees. I was a team leader for my department in a Montessori School. I am a certified Montessori Teacher and Texas Certified. I have been a dyslexia coordinator. I set up my own accredited private school and a Rising Star Level 3 daycare program. I worked with the city inspectors and state inspectors to acquire certificate of occupancy, inspections and permits. I have a staff of 12 employees whom I provide training. I have been an adult registered trainer for daycare employees. I negotiated a partnership with a school district and I am now the principal for a newly formed charter school.
Certification
Texas certified: EC-4th Bilingual, EC-12th Spanish
Montessori certified: Elementary I (1st-3rd grade)
Montessori Diploma (4th-6th)
Daycare Director from HHSC
Administrator Credentials from ACTS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director/Teacher
MBA/Mi Mundo
05.2011 - Current
Teacher
Corpus Christi Montessori School
11.2005 - 05.2011
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Corpus Christi Independent School District
08.2001 - 05.2003
No Degree - History
Del Mar College
Bachelor of Arts - History/Bilingual Education
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Master of Arts - History/Bilingual Education
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Master of Arts - Teaching
Grand Canyon University
Doctorate in Psychology - Psychology
Southern California University SOMA
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