Benino Martinez
Imperial,CA
Summary
Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher in Social Science
Calexico Unified School District
08.2003 - 06.2020
- Improved students'' critical thinking skills by implementing debate and discussion activities in the classroom.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the classroom through culturally relevant curriculum materials and activities.
- Enhanced student comprehension of complex social science topics by using visual aids, multimedia presentations, and hands-on learning experiences.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians to encourage active participation in their child''s education.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lessons on historical events and societal issues.
- Provided personalized support to struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving overall academic performance.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, strategies, and resources for teaching social sciences effectively.
- Utilized various assessment methods to evaluate student progress, adjusting instructional approaches as needed based on data-driven insights.
- Implemented project-based learning activities to help students apply social science concepts to real-world situations and develop problem-solving skills.
- Led after-school clubs focused on civic engagement and community service, inspiring students to become active participants in their local communities.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
Education
Master of Arts - BA in Sociology, And Teaching Credential
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CASkills
- Public speaking
- Feedback delivery
- Time management
- Project-based learning
- Interpersonal skills
- Group facilitation
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Conflict resolution
- Collaborative learning
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
A. Established and implement am official Navy ROTC program at Calexico High School.
B. Develop an after school training program with Imperial Valley college for student interested in careers in the medical field.
C. Collaborated with AFL-CIL construction unions on the
initiation of a after school construction vocational program.
Timeline
Teacher in Social Science
Calexico Unified School District
08.2003 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - BA in Sociology, And Teaching Credential
San Francisco State University
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