Belinda Martin
Educator
Summary
Seasoned Director of Learning with 13 years of experience leading educators to provide high-quality learning experiences. Increased enrollment and retention 80%. Organized, creative leader who encourages teachers to offer a variety of learning experiences to meet the needs of each student.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Education
Chance After Chance College Prep School
Chicago, IL
08.2013 - Current
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
- Counseled and monitored at-risk students for attendance, academic progress and behavioral concerns.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
Kindergarten Teacher
Chance After Chance College Prep School
Chicago, IL
09.2009 - Current
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL 05.2013 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL 12.2009 - 12.2009
Skills
Policy and procedure adherence
Early childhood development
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Writing Skills
Certification
Type 04 Certification (Early Childhood Education)
Timeline
Assistant Director of Education
Chance After Chance College Prep School
08.2013 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Concordia University Chicago
05.2013 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Concordia University Chicago
12.2009 - 12.2009
Kindergarten Teacher
Chance After Chance College Prep School
09.2009 - Current
Type 04 Certification (Early Childhood Education)
05-2009